At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we pay close attention to trends in both dentistry and health care. We’ve come across some data about how Americans aged sixty-five and older are doing when it comes to the dental health? The Good News: The rate of tooth decay in the elderly has decreased in the past …
Do you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first dental filling? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, all anyone could see were your pearly whites. Then came cavities and silver fillings. At Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL, we can make those telltale fillings vanish. Well, maybe not vanish. …
Everyone’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. But if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. We can treat gum disease at Decatur Smiles …
Preparing to pay for essential dentistry can be daunting. The good news from Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL is that the cost may be less than you imagined. Knowing your needs is crucial to planning your budget for dental work. Trying to Compare Comparing the price of a dental crown for molars versus the price …
At Decatur Smiles, we are devoted to success. Each member of our team has the experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence, and it results in outstanding outcomes every day. For many of our dental patients, success is a routine check-up that reveals healthy teeth and no cavities. For our cosmetic dental patients, success is …
There is no teeth whitening as effective as the professional whitening you’ll get at Decatur Smiles in Decatur AL. But the results of any whitening depends in part on the types of stains being treated. Extrinsic tooth stains are the least complicated to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into …
What does it take to really change the way you look? Long hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the Decatur AL area? What about a trip to Decatur Smiles for teeth whitening? You may not love going to the dentist, but you will love the results when we help …
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings at Decatur Smiles are critical for ideal dental health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. It could be a symptom of gum disease. If your gums bleed for a day or two after your appointment, you don’t need to be concerned. …
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression. This post from your Decatur dentist is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, you may expect the Decatur Smiles team to raise all sorts of alarms about the dangers of piercings. You’re right. Unfortunately, these …
Today’s Decatur Smiles article is entitled ‘Oral Health For Decatur Diabetics.’ Many Decatur people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease and tooth loss are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many Decatur dentists have noticed no increased …
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