Albertville, AL Temporomandibular joint disorder can affect patients of any age—even children. This article will explore how your Albertville dentist Dr. Jonathan Renfroe can treat TMJ disorder in children at Wall Street Dentistry. TMJ disorder is less common in children than adults but is still a serious medical issue TMJ disorder occurs when the temporomandibular […]
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Albertville, AL Do you have trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep, or both? Meanwhile, does it seem like you are always battling some kind of cold or illness, or just always feel “under the weather”? We hate to break it to you, but these conditions probably are linked to your sleep patterns. Scientific research has
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Albertville, AL Daily brushing and flossing help you maintain good dental hygiene. You probably grew up hearing about this from your family and dentist. You may still be lectured on the importance of dental hygiene, even as an adult. What’s the big deal? Staying diligent about your oral hygiene helps protect you against threats such
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Albertville, AL We’ve known for a while that smoking is bad for our health, and it’s not so good for our teeth either. It increases the risk of gum disease, which is the leading reason for tooth loss among adults. In fact, smokers have twice the risk of gum disease than nonsmokers do. Furthermore, female
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Albertville, AL When you look at your smile, do you love it or hate it? If you don’t love it, you may be looking for a quick fix in cosmetic dentistry. But, don’t rush it! Cosmetic dentistry requires skill and experience on behalf of the dentist that you choose, as well as making sure that
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Albertville, AL Getting X-rays is usually something that patients do not look forward to at their dental visit, but these X-rays are necessary. By using these X-rays, your Boaz family dentist is able to maintain a thorough record of your teeth, making it easy to identify any changes or potential problems. State-of-the-art dental practices like
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Albertville, AL It’s almost that time again where we welcome in another year as we all sing that old, familiar song –Auld Lang Syne. The new year marks a time for new beginnings and a fresh start. While there may be areas of life that are more difficult to change than others, you can enhance
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Albertville, AL Our teeth are naturally quite strong and can handle quite a bit of force when we eat and chew. However, years of wear and tear, and even neglect can lead to some of the most common oral health concerns that can leave you in pain, or with an embarrassing smile, and in some
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Albertville, AL Tooth decay runs rampant in Americans. Studies have shown that three out of every seven children in America develop cavities in their primary teeth between the ages of 2 and 11 years old. Certain behavioral choices, such as eating too much sugar, increase your risk of tooth decay. Parents regularly ask their dentist
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Albertville, AL For many senior citizens, poor dental health is an epidemic. Statistics compiled recently by the Washington Dental Service Foundation found that 75 percent of individuals who are at least 60 years old only had some of their natural teeth, while almost 23 percent of people between the ages of 65 and 74 had
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