Hello Decatur! For ideal oral health, you need both healthy teeth and healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The bristles of a soft …
How does your dentist help you stay healthy? Most people know that they can go to their dentist if they chip a tooth or have a toothache. Because of this, they may not realize how many other health dilemmas your dentist can help you with. A full-service dental practice provides comprehensive oral health care. Bad …
Dental professionals in the Decatur area (including the team at Decatur Smiles) are dedicated to oral health. Unfortunately, some men and women rarely go to the dentist. Others have the misconception that you only need to go to the dentist when you have a toothache. In addition, there are those who have severe dental anxiety. …
For those men and women who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Decatur Smiles is here for you. Doctor Stephanie Teichmiller has been treating this common problem since 1990. Daily Oral Hygiene The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper oral hygiene. Incorrect …
In Alabama and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most pervasive childhood dilemmas, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Decatur Smiles serves people from 30 to 70 years old to help fight tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and come …
If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist, it’s time to select a dentist. And if you haven’t got insurance but have dental needs, perhaps it is time to consider who can meet those needs affordably. An Educated Dentist Stephanie Teichmiller, DMD performs amazing work for patients who …
No. Tooth implants have been placed in millions of individuals. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that implants have been used since the 1960’s. According to the American Academy of Implant …
Welcome to the Decatur Smiles blog. I am Doctor Stephanie Teichmiller. In the article “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease,” author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a lower risk of . Gum disease is a common dental malady for many people. When gum tissue …
Some Decatur and Decatur dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of …
“My neighbor’s bad breath is scaring me.” I’m Doctor Teichmiller with Decatur Smiles. I’d like to take a few minutes to share with you some facts about bad breath. Brushing just the teeth may not remove bits of food between the teeth and up in the gums. Bacteria can grow and stink from hidden floss-only …
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