At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we make each appointment a noteworthy experience with our attention to detail, and commitment to each patient’s dental health. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the …
Too tired to touch a toothbrush? We’ve all been there. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we have two quick ideas to overcome your exhaustion and pick up your toothbrush. Idea #1 Drag Tongue Along Teeth As you lie there in bed after a long hard day and realize you forgot to brush, drag your …
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL twice a year. Your dental health strategy …
The purpose of this article from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is to debunk some of the most common myths about sedation dentistry. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought of not being in control. We offer different …
In addition to cleanings and checkups, Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL likes to share useful information to help you stay on top of your dental health. So without further introduction, here are some terrific tooth tips: If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to …
Everyone wants pearly white teeth, so of course, we should brush more often, right? That may seem logical, but the answer from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is simple: no! The problem with brushing too often is that many people wind up brushing too aggressively, leading to gum recession. You don’t want that! Gum recession …
When was the last time you checked your smile in the mirror? Were you satisfied with what you saw? If the answer is “Not really,” then you may want to review these five great reasons to consider cosmetic dentistry at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. A little goes a long way. Some of the most …
This post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is about dental health and tooth decay. Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types, but most don’t cause tooth decay. Bacteria that do cause tooth decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar to create a powerful …
In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we are focusing on your dental health. The typical American diet tends to be high in calories. And while this is a good thing, as everyone needs energy, it’s also important to make sure you’re receiving the important nutrients your body needs. When we eat healthy, …
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. According to Mary L. Marazita, director of the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics …
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