If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you deliberately try to avoid smiling in social and professional settings. At Decatur Smiles, we offer everything from tooth whitening to complete smile makeovers. Do you think frequent smiling has a significant effect on your life? You bet it …
Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help reduce your risk of heart disease. At Decatur Smiles, we recommend staying on top of your oral care. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study studied …
Quality dental care and cosmetic dental procedures can be extremely visible. Think porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. Today, however, let’s discuss some purposefully unseen procedures that can contribute to a healthy, dazzling smile. In today’s post from Decatur Smiles, we will check three cutting-edge cosmetic dental treatments: white fillings, invisible braces, and dental …
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. At Decatur Smiles, we can provide lasting restoration in Decatur. Inlays are very strong and shaped to …
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Decatur area, but many patients don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Decatur Smiles dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy and tooth-colored. It is applied …
One of the easiest and most affordable ways to improve your smile is to have your teeth whitened. There are several alternatives when it comes to tooth whitening systems. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter tooth whitening products at your local drug store, or you can count on your dentist. At Decatur Smiles, …
Hi! Welcome to the Decatur Smiles dental blog where we take the time to answer dental questions. Today we are focusing on fabulous veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom-made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers can fix a …
Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about upgrading your smile? Do you have an extracted tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? At …
Tooth decay, also known as “dental caries,” is a common dental problem that affects people of all ages in Decatur. It occurs when bacteria in the mouth break down the sugars in food and produce acid, which erodes the enamel on teeth. At Decatur Smiles, we make it our mission to help our patients avoid …
A toothache is probably the most common dental problem. However, they have multiple causes. A toothache can come on gradually–or attack with full force. At Decatur Smiles, we provide fast toothache relief in the Decatur area. 1. You sip a cold drink and–bam!–tooth pain. When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually contacts the layer …
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