During routine dental examinations, the dentist at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Cancer, in general, remains as serious and scary as it ever was. Yet many people don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The …
Have you had a tooth extracted? Think of it as one issue down, one to go. Even if you don’t care about the gap in your smile, a missing tooth can cause other problems. You can avoid them with a dental implant from Decatur Smiles. Problems With Extracted Teeth When a tooth is extracted, the …
Tooth replacement has been a highly requested dental procedure at Decatur Smiles. When patients inquire about about tooth restoration, we generally tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and dental implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain crowns on adjacent …
If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening from Decatur Smiles is the easiest way you can dramatically improve your appearance. It is important to realize that not every smile responds the same to teeth whitening. The degree of whiteness attained and the treatment time necessary depends on …
The technical name for the human jaw is a real mouthful: temporomandibular joint, usually shortened to TMJ. It’s a complex joint, and a lot of things lead to problems. At Decatur Smiles we treat jaw pain, in particular a condition known as TMD. The TMJ is unique in how it lets you move your jaw …
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. Here are six ideas from the dentist at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL: Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look around. In 10 seconds you …
This post from the dentist at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is about filling cavities with a material that matches the color of your teeth. We like to see you for a dental checkup every six months. That way, we catch any new cavities that may be developing in your teeth, and fill them. When …
You may think the most important thing about flossing is simply to do it every day. At Decatur Smiles, we agree. But many people find that trying out different types of floss helps them to establish or solidify the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire. With that in mind, let’s consider some of …
If you are afraid of the dentist, you are not alone. Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. At Decatur Smiles, we do our best to calm fears, provide a comfortable dental environment, and earn lifelong patients. 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial examination and outline any recommended treatment. The consultation also …
This post from Decatur Smiles is about the cost of dental implants. It can be confusing to research their cost, but there are reasons why most dental websites don’t publish this information. 1. The Math Might Come Out Higher Than it Should The number of teeth being replaced may be more than the number of …
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