Tuscaloosa Dental Blog

It’s all in the genes when it comes to many traits and characteristics inherited from parent to child. In some ways, the same can be said for our smiles. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, we were curious to know if children are more likely to inherit the same dental problems as their parents and how… Read More

While there are several dental myths we strive to debunk everyday by educating our patients, there’s one that’s particularly concerning for all of us at our Tuscaloosa dental office.  A common misconception is that once you get a cavity filled, you’re good to go for life. Never worry about it again. One and done. We… Read More

Another holiday traditionally packed full of sweets is upon us, and at our Tuscaloosa dental office, we’re all about sweet treats — in moderation. Moderation is key to any diet, especially when it comes to your oral health and sugar-loaded snacks. This Easter, try to avoid these top three worst candies, and swap them out… Read More

A healthy body relies on receiving enough vitamins in order to function properly. Your mouth is no different. Some of the same vitamins crucial for optimal whole-body wellness are necessary for a healthy mouth. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, we’re here to explain which vitamins are sure to make your smile happy. Vitamin A Vitamin… Read More

It’s the glimmer between strangers meeting eyes across the room. It’s the sparkle that lights up  a photograph. It can whisper sweet nothings. It can shout with enthusiasm. It can unite people in moments of warmth and magic. It’s a smile, and it’s the universal communicator of joy and connection. But if your smile is… Read More

Did you know that 32 percent of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-workers? If people don’t like it in co-workers, they certainly won’t like it in their date! True fact: No one really wants to kiss an unhealthy mouth. That’s why I’m bringing you four of the most effective… Read More

While we’d love to believe that looks aren’t everything, the truth is, they mean a lot. Especially when it comes to your smile. In fact, research has shown a direct correlation between a pretty smile and a successful career. Unfortunate? Yes. Truthful? Also yes. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, we’d like to share a few… Read More

New Year’s resolutions are made each and every time the ball drops in Times Square and we all sing Auld Lang Syne. Resolutions give us hope for a better, more successful, healthier year. But unfortunately nearly half of all resolutions fail within six months. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, we want to challenge our patients… Read More

Have you started thinking about your New Year’s resolutions yet? I know I have. As hard as they are to make and stick to, it is a tradition that I think helps us look toward the new year as an opportunity for change and improvement. That’s why I often encourage my patients to make their… Read More

You know you need a mouthguard when you play a sport like hockey or football, but when you are sleeping? Really? What in the world is there to protect your teeth from while you are snug in your bed, cushioned everywhere by pillows and blankets? You need to protect your teeth from yourself! Many patients… Read More