Albertville, AL Frequently, before someone begins orthodontic treatment with braces, they may be advised that they need to have teeth extracted prior to treatment. The logic behind this is that removing teeth – usually ones at the back of the mouth – then provides more room for teeth to straighten into their proper alignment, to […]
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Albertville, AL We may be showing our age here, but who remembers swishing fluoride as a kid in elementary school? A naturally occurring mineral, fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and prevents cavities by making teeth more resistant to damaging acids from plaque, sugars and starches. While we often associate fluoride with children and the need to
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Albertville, AL From electric toothbrushes with built-in timers to fancy-looking water flossers, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the choices of dental gadgets on display in retail stores. But when it comes to the dental tools that are tried-and-true and proven to best clean your teeth and protect you from cavities and gum disease,
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Albertville, AL Have you ever looked at your teeth in the mirror and wondered, “Can my teeth get whiter?” Good news… they can! In fact, whitening your smile is more effective, accessible and convenient than it has ever been. You can find an assortment of kits and products in stores that promise whiter teeth but,
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Albertville, AL Swollen gums. A discolored tooth. Pain, especially when biting down. A heightened sensitivity to hot and cold. What do these four things have in common? They are all symptoms of a tooth that needs a root canal. If you have a tooth that has been causing you trouble, why not ring in the
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Albertville, AL Do you keep a mile-long wishlist? Whether you keep it in your head, as a note on your phone or computer, or maybe even in an online store, many of us create a wishlist with the hopes that one day we’ll be able to buy the items on our list. But not every
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Albertville, AL Behind teeth whitening, veneers and dental bonding are two of the most requested services in our Albertville cosmetic dentist office. Both procedures achieve similar results, but they cater to different needs and preferences. If you’re debating between veneers and dental bonding, then you’re in luck. Today’s blog will explore the differences between these
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Albertville, AL Why is it that it seems as if daily life just gets more and more stressful? Working, taking care of children and pets, helping elderly family members … it all adds up and can make you push your body and mind to the limits on a daily basis. We all know about the
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Albertville, AL As we age, the foods and beverages we have enjoyed in life begin to catch up with us — in more ways than one. Teeth can become yellow or dingy because of coffee, tea, wine, dark sodas, chocolate, dark berries and tomato sauces, but they can also become discolored due to lifestyle choices,
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Albertville, AL The mouth is considered the window to a person’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that issues with oral health can and do affect other parts of the body; for instance, poor oral health — particularly untreated cavities — can have a significant impact on a person’s cardiovascular health. How? Cavities and gum
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