Welcome to the Decatur Smiles dental blog, Decatur! I am doctor Stephanie Teichmiller. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately, our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. Decatur area residents of all ages want whiter teeth. To protect from staining, it is vital to …
The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited your Decatur dentist lately, you have probably noticed some things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many Decatur dentistry patients welcome oral conscious sedation to reduce …
Bite down hard, but not on Doctor Teichmiller’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the dilemma and there are ways to make it right. Bite pain can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of those …
Thank you for visiting the Decatur Smiles dental blog. Today, I’d like to discuss an important but often-overlooked feature in our practice: the modern dental chair. Did you know that dental chairs don’t come from your local Decatur furniture store? An Overlooked but Critical Piece of Dental Equipment Dental chairs were created especially for the …
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the valued patients of Decatur Smiles are given 6 critical directions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you obtain the optimal outcome. This vital knowledge about your dental experience opens up a conversation with our …
Life is hectic for many Decatur residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are put off or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change. Or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Or you realize that you’ve had …
Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At Decatur Smiles we perform dental miracles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: Bone Grafting As a replacement for a missing tooth, a dental implant …
A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a smile makeover at Decatur Smiles in Decatur. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that specifies dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetics. North Athens and East Mooresville cosmetic dentists perform general dental procedures …
It may surprise you to know that some men and women have very strong opinions about which type of toothbrush is the best: manual or electric. Is there really one that is clearly better? Most dentists will tell you that all toothbrushes, when used correctly, are effective at removing plaque. Choosing which kind you prefer is …
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration, …
$97 Comprehensive Exam & X-Rays
(Save $304) Call Today!
