Tuscaloosa Dental Blog

The daylight hours in the winter months are few are far between. Those rare times when the sun is shining, we’re usually stuck inside at work or it’s just too cold to enjoy it. This is particularly troubling for all of us at our dental office in Tuscaloosa.   What’s So Great About The Sun?… Read More

Cold drinks, hot soup, and a whole lot of pain. If you’re struggling with eating what you want without pain, especially if it’s common with hot or cold foods, you’re probably suffering from sensitive teeth. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, we hear this often and we’d like to help. The Why There are many reasons… Read More

Nail biting is one of the most common habits of humans, and the behavior is typically triggered by stress, boredom, annoyingly long fingernails, or excitement. However, at our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we want to warn our nail biters that this habit can also contribute to a multitude of dental and whole-body problems. Germs, germs,… Read More

The holidays are well upon us, and there’s never been a better time to celebrate friendships, spend time with family, and be grateful for our health. However, with the hustle and bustle of parties every weekend, fulfilling wish lists pages deep, and all that food, it’s also a time when our health is at increased… Read More

Several things can keep you from visiting the dentist every six months as normally recommended. A bad experience, a fear of the dentist, finances, or maybe you’re just too busy. However, when you make the decision to get back in the dental chair, you may still feel reluctant. The team at our Tuscaloosa dental office… Read More

We all mouth breathe a little bit during a cold, while running, or when lifting something heavy; however, doing it all the time may have negative effects on your dental health. Most people who are chronic mouth breathers do not even realize it, which is especially distressing for all of us at our Tuscaloosa dental… Read More

If you’ve previously been required to take antibiotics before an appointment with your dentist in Tuscaloosa, we have some important news for you. Recent research shows that using antibiotics as a precaution to infection may not serve as a solution, and can possibly create more problems. If you have a heart condition, taking a precautionary… Read More

Throughout the course of a woman’s life, she undergoes several changes in which her hormonal levels fluctuate dramatically. During these times, the body, and the mouth, is affected in a variety of ways. At our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we’d like let all of our patients know the oral health complications that can occur during… Read More

Despite the improvements made in dental care and dental technology, there are still millions of people who suffer from tooth loss. Whether it’s caused by gum disease, decay, or injury/accident, the fact is, tooth loss is not an uncommon dental problem. At our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we always like to let our patients know… Read More

Finding the right dentist can be a difficult process. With so many practices in your neighborhood, all offering similar services, how do you know which dentist to choose? At our Tuscaloosa dental practice, we’d like to help make your search a little easier by providing you with a guide on how to find the best… Read More