If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist, it’s time to select a dentist. And if you haven’t got insurance but have dental needs, perhaps it is time to consider who can meet those needs affordably. An Educated Dentist Stephanie Teichmiller, DMD performs amazing work for patients who …
No. Tooth implants have been placed in millions of individuals. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that implants have been used since the 1960’s. According to the American Academy of Implant …
Welcome to the Decatur Smiles blog. I am Doctor Stephanie Teichmiller. In the article “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease,” author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a lower risk of . Gum disease is a common dental malady for many people. When gum tissue …
Some Decatur and Decatur dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of …
“My neighbor’s bad breath is scaring me.” I’m Doctor Teichmiller with Decatur Smiles. I’d like to take a few minutes to share with you some facts about bad breath. Brushing just the teeth may not remove bits of food between the teeth and up in the gums. Bacteria can grow and stink from hidden floss-only …
doctor Stephanie Teichmiller is an experienced dentist here in Decatur. At Decatur Smiles, we enjoy helping patients have optimum oral health. Today’s message focuses on something mouth-related that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: our sense of taste. A happy mouth is not only a healthy mouth but also a mouth …
Hello! Welcome to our dental blog. At Decatur Smiles we create total smile makeovers for our patients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. If you are not satisfied with your smile, or are embarrassed by the condition of your teeth, …
More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around …
Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by a dental practice? Many people who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration services chose to use sedation. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious sedation’ are …
Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for wimps. Though some challenges seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental issues, for instance. Many dental problems common among retirees such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel, can be remedied. With modern cosmetic dentistry at Decatur Smiles, mature …
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