A smile can reflect a good heart and your best intentions. It’s one of your most valuable assets, and at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we remind you to do whatever you can to protect it. We’ve drawn up a list of five things we call “smile wreckers.” Sports Injuries. Nothing can wreck your smile …
When you consider its effect on your teeth, there probably isn’t a dentist in the world who would say eating candy is okay. That includes those of us at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. To put it plainly, candy is loaded with sugar. The bacteria in your mouth uses any sugar that comes its way …
Along with daily brushing and flossing, six-month cleanings and checkups at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL are the best way to ensure you have good dental health. That means clean teeth with no cavities, and pink healthy gums. Most dental appointments begin with a cleaning from the hygienist, but not always. During the cleaning we’ll …
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two things: what we do in our office and what you do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough cleaning, and we examine …
A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here are some tips from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STO-me-ah. Some of its causes …
In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, …
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we perform many tooth restorations. We’ve been restoring teeth since 1990 for our valued patients. We fill cavities. We repair broken teeth. We place dental implants after a tooth extraction. Regardless of the extent of the tooth damage—or if the tooth has to be extracted—we create custom restorations. In …
Each restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL can address a specific issue. A porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or has had enamel loss. Bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some dental problems are more extensive and require …
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, …
This post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL focuses on fluoride. What is it, exactly, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It is found in different foods as well as in water. Many cities adjust the fluoride content of their municipal …
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