The Decatur Smiles Blog

Smile Makeovers: First Things First

A smile makeover from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL will give you a brilliant new smile that leads to greater self-confidence and improved dental health. We take a very methodical approach to make sure you’re thrilled with the results. A smile makeover means combining different cosmetic dentistry techqniues to improve the appearance of your smile.

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Dental Specialties Available In Decatur

At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. But sometimes we’ll refer you to a specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. The following are some of the most common dental specialties: Endodontists Endodontists specialize in root canal therapy and other procedures involving

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Captivate Audiences Once Again

Remember when being a toothless five-year-old charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At Decatur Smiles of Decatur AL we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, a connecting piece called an abutment,

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Embarrassed By Your Teeth?

If you are embarrassed by the state of your teeth and the appearance of your smile, a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL may be exactly what you need. An attractive smile creates confidence. You share it with your family, friends, and co-workers every day. If you are uncomfortable with your

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Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore

Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, adult teeth don’t grow back. But with a dental implant from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, it might seem like a missing tooth has. A dental implant is a titanium post that is permanently

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Beware Of Hidden Sugar

Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The

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How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile

Teeth grinding is a common behavior in people of all ages, and it can cause real damage to teeth, the molars in particular. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we watch for signs of teeth grinding in our patients. Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs

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Save Your Breath

This post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces on the teeth,

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How Vaping Can Hurt Your Dental Health

The use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (or e-cigarettes) is increasing. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we are concerned about the oral health risks of vaping. What is vaping? Vaping is an alternative to cigarette smoking Instead of smoking a cigarette, users inhale vapor through an electronic device that contains nicotine The full, long-term

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Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?

This message from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is about restoring smiles with dental implants. Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw. One implant can support one artificial tooth, while several can support a bridge,or even a full dental arch. What Are The Differences Between Fixed and Removable? Fixed implant-retained dentures (sometimes called

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