In this post from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva, or xerostomia. Saliva and …
A missing puzzle piece may not ruin a jigsaw puzzle, but a missing tooth can be very unsightly and ruin your smile. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL we have dental implants that can restore a smile. A missing tooth can cause more than an unpleasant appearance. When a tooth and its root are gone, …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
$97 Comprehensive Exam & X-Rays
(Save $304) Call Today!
