Oral Health

Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss pick …

One of the reasons people say they don’t floss their teeth every day is that it’s hard to find the time. If you’ve found this to be true, the team at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL reminds you how important flossing is to your dental health, and offers up some thoughts about the importance of …

Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? Found on the outer surface of your teeth, your enamel should last a lifetime. But you still need to take care of it. From Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, here are some helpful tips for keeping enamel healthy. 1. Pick the right foods …

Is it time to get your life back in order? Maybe you’ve let certain things slide: refilling a prescription, changing your furnace filter, getting your oil changed – or making a dental appointment with Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. If you’ve been pushing dental work onto the back burner, maybe it’s time to just get …

Keeping your teeth clean is a critical factor in maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the benefits of visiting Decatur Smiles for regular checkups is receiving a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits. Your Partner in Oral Health Our dental hygienist can clean and polish your teeth at your biannual dental …

If you explored our website before landing on this blog, you have may noticed the term “general dentistry” on the menu, along with other services. “General dentistry” may sound bland, but it isn’t. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, it’s your assurance that we can diagnose and treat your most essential issues, and ensure your …

This blog post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL focuses on a very serious subject, oral cancer. The medical community categorizes oral cancer as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can occur in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks …

At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, each member of our team plays an important role in helping us operate smoothly to provide excellent dental care to each patient. This blog post focuses on the dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working …

At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we emphasize the importance of good dental health to each one of our patients, every time one of them sits down for a checkup. We stick to the basics: brush and floss twice a day, and see us for a checkup twice a year. Good dental health prevents tooth …