If you are missing one of your teeth and weighing your tooth replacement options, consider a dental implant from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. Dental implants are the state of the art in dentistry. Dental bridges have been used for many years, but they have some downsides: They are a 3-tooth solution to a 1-tooth problem—the…
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Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we consider teeth, smiles, and how we can improve them with cosmetic dentistry. What makes a gorgeous smile? Beauty, of course, is in the eye of the beholder. But is it white teeth? Uniformly-shaped, straight teeth? What troubles prevent sensational smiles? Crooked teeth are typically considered…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
A dental implant fom is a state-of-the-art replacement for a missing tooth. Multiple implants, like the All- on-4 implants available at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, can support a set of dentures. This post answers the most frequent questions about implant dentures. The first thing to know is that a fixed implant denture is called…
Extraction Is Not The End Game
Have you had a tooth extracted? Think of it as one issue down, one to go. Even if you don’t care about the gap in your smile, a missing tooth can cause other problems. You can avoid them with a dental implant from Decatur Smiles. Problems With Extracted Teeth When a tooth is extracted, the…
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges
Categories: Dental crown, Dental implants
Tooth replacement has been a highly requested dental procedure at Decatur Smiles. When patients inquire about about tooth restoration, we generally tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and dental implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain crowns on adjacent…
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
Categories: Dental implants, Denture implants
This post from Decatur Smiles is about the cost of dental implants. It can be confusing to research their cost, but there are reasons why most dental websites don’t publish this information. 1. The Math Might Come Out Higher Than it Should The number of teeth being replaced may be more than the number of…
Decatur Wants Silver Screen Smiles
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Decatur dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With Decatur Smiles and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this can be done.…
Hope For Denture Wearers: All-on-4 Implants
The condition of your teeth has a considerable impact on your health and happiness. Denture wearers understand this all too well. Dentures are better than no teeth at all, but they have certain disadvantages. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we offer an alternative to traditional dentures called All on 4 Dental Implants. Implant Motivation As…
