Tuscaloosa Dental Blog

There’s a lot to say about a healthy, beautiful smile. Some people are lucky to have one naturally. Others have to battle against genetics, accidents, or aging. When time, or life itself, takes a toll on your teeth, your confidence can dwindle and it’s common to begin hiding your smile. However, you don’t need to… Read More

It’s not uncommon for the month of February to be full of hearts — candy hearts, heart shaped boxes of chocolate, and a whole host of other gifts given in the name of love. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, we’re all for celebrating love, but this February, we’d like our patients to pay attention to… Read More

Bad breath, also known clinically as halitosis, is embarrassing. But you don’t have to be self-conscious of your breath if you can identify what may be causing it, and work with your Tuscaloosa dentist to fix it. So what may be contributing to your bad breath? Let’s check out the top four causes. The Foods… Read More

We’ve all experienced the unpleasant sensation that goes along with biting our tongues, but the positive (if there is a positive to something so painful) is that we can usually identify how we did it. However, there are some people who experience the annoying aftermath of tongue biting and have no idea how it even… Read More

Dry mouth is an uncomfortable feeling that all of us experience occasionally. But living with a chronically dry mouth isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s unhealthy too. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, we wanted to examine the top causes of dry mouth, why it’s so concerning, and ways to combat it for healthy, happy mouth. Why Is… Read More

You may have heard of this alternative form of oral health care called oil pulling. Within the past couple of years, it’s become an increasingly popular way to boost oral health and the appearance of teeth. But does it actually do all the things it claims it can? Our dental office in Tuscaloosa is here… Read More

Part of what makes being a dentist so rewarding and enjoyable is getting to know patients and their smiles. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, my team and I always like to take the time to help without making anyone feel rushed or uncomfortable. I am truly happy to see each and every one of my… Read More

With the holidays just around the corner, there are going to be tempting foods and beverages hitting the dinner table and gracing party spreads. This can pose a real challenge with patients who rely on full or partial dentures. Our Tuscaloosa dental office knows that some foods (no matter how tempting) just don’t mesh well… Read More

Toothbrushes aren’t meant to last forever. The brushing that you do to keep your smile looking great can really take a toll on your toothbrush. Our dental office in Tuscaloosa wants to remind patients using a brush with frayed, worn-out bristles that it may be time for a change. Make the Change. Worn out brushes… Read More

Our dental office in Tuscaloosa knows there are many choices when it comes to choosing beverages. There are display cases of drink options at the local convenience and grocery stores – not to mention all of the different drinks available at your nearest drive-thru or coffee shop. Beverages on the go often come with straw,… Read More