More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around …
Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for wimps. Though some challenges seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental issues, for instance. Many dental problems common among retirees such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel, can be remedied. With modern cosmetic dentistry at Decatur Smiles, mature …
Dental implants have been called one of the most important steps forward in the history of modern dentistry, and we are proud to make them available to our patients at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. Dental implants as we know them today have been around for decades, but they’re one of those things that most …
Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few to no remaining teeth? This post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. We understand how dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the condition – severe mouth injury, …
In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we begin with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law: one of those things that’s bound to happen. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants and stained T-shirt? …
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we know the holidays can be a chance to rejoice and relax for many. But for just as many folks – especially those with missing teeth – it can also be a daunting endeavor. After all, holidays include a ton of socialization and interaction. If you feel your smile …
Dental implants from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. The process for getting an implant takes two to six months, but don’t let that discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. It’s not a drawback; it is indicative of the permanent nature of an implant. The Dental Implant Timeline …
When a patient at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they want to know is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? Recovery is difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into the process, but …
Dental implants from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are certain risks involved. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a dental implant. Infection: Any surgical …
Imagine being able to replace your missing teeth with dentures that are so stable, they seem more like natural teeth than ordinary dentures ever could. With implant-supported dentures from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL you don’t have to imagine! Anyone who wears ordinary dentures knows how difficult it is to keep them secure in the …
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