When you consider its effect on your teeth, there probably isn’t a dentist in the world who would say eating candy is okay. That includes those of us at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. To put it plainly, candy is loaded with sugar. The bacteria in your mouth uses any sugar that comes its way …
Along with daily brushing and flossing, six-month cleanings and checkups at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL are the best way to ensure you have good dental health. That means clean teeth with no cavities, and pink healthy gums. Most dental appointments begin with a cleaning from the hygienist, but not always. During the cleaning we’ll …
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two things: what we do in our office and what you do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough cleaning, and we examine …
Your teeth are among the strongest parts of your body, but they are not indestructable. Far from it! A fall, a collision, or any number of other accidents can result in a chipped or broken tooth. If it happens to you or a loved one, contact us at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL for emergency …
A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here are some tips from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STO-me-ah. Some of its causes …
If your teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL can restore the natural beauty of your smile, and take years off your appearance. Toothpaste Can’t Erase All Stains Tooth enamel, while one of the toughest substances in the body, is porous. Over time, the …
In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, …
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid …
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we perform many tooth restorations. We’ve been restoring teeth since 1990 for our valued patients. We fill cavities. We repair broken teeth. We place dental implants after a tooth extraction. Regardless of the extent of the tooth damage—or if the tooth has to be extracted—we create custom restorations. In …
Cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic dentistry procedures can correct a multitude of smile flaws. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, repair damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we can address every element of your smile with our smile design services. That includes your gums. Do you …
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