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 …
Your dental health is an important part of your overall health, and at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we are here to help you maintain it. During checkups, patients are sometimes surprised when we ask questions about their general health. But that dental health-overall health connection is vital, and specific questions about your health history …
Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the human body, but that doesn’t mean teeth are indestructible. Far from it! To keep them healthy and problem-free, the team at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL strongly recommends you avoid the following. 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you, unpopped popcorn kernels and hard candy. …
Even though baby teeth are going to fall out, they need the same care permanent teeth will need. In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we are going to review four reasons why your youngster’s teeth are worth a dental visit. In most kids, teeth begin to come in around the age of …
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry for years. Today’s post, however, focuses on TMJ, a common condition that can cause headaches and jaw pain. TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint, which is the scientific name for your jaw joint. As a hinge joint, it can shift up …
In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we focus on three common myths about dental health. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth. We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those …
Most parents know the basics of children’s dental health: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get enough calcium and Vitamin D. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we recommend three additional tools for preventing cavities in youngsters: Sealants: Dental sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars, where they become an …
One of the essential habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we recommend you use one with fluoride, and make sure it has the ADA seal. That seal ensures that the toothpaste has been tested, …
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we will describe in this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same effect …
Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day. In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we’ll talk about why this is so important. Brushing and flossing are the best ways to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Make sure to use fluoride toothpaste and flossing with string floss in order to …
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