Tuscaloosa Dental Blog

We all know that sugary drinks like soda aren’t the best for your smile. And in an attempt to avoid the sugar, calories, and caffeine in regular sodas, we often turn to diet soda to quench our thirst. However, at my Tuscaloosa dental office, we want you to understand that even these sugar-free drinks can… Read More

Cancer treatment can cause some unwanted side effects in your body. It can also cause some dangerous problems in your mouth. Many of oral health side effects that occur as a result of chemotherapy can cause treatment to be delayed or even stopped. And when dealing with a serious disease like cancer, a proactive and… Read More

Did you know that poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage in school? It’s true. According to a study from the University of Southern California, “children who reported having recent tooth pain were four times more likely to have a low grade point average—below the median GPA… Read More

Berries can cause it. So can coffee and wine. In fact, even age can contribute to a discolored, dull smile. But no matter what has caused your smile to lose its luster, your Tuscaloosa dentist can help get your smile it’s very best for your special day. No matter what you think your smile needs,… Read More

Isn’t it just amazing to see your newborn smile for the first time? The room just seems to light up with joy, and time after time, we feel overcome with how precious they are. We think baby smiles are one of the greatest things ever – that’s why keeping them safe and healthy is such… Read More

Every year, dental professionals across the nation dedicate the month of April to raising oral cancer awareness. As we prepare for the 15th Annual Oral Cancer Awareness Month, I’d like to educate all of my patients at my Tuscaloosa dental office on the dangers of this deadly disease. Around 42,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral… Read More

Usually our blogs are full of useful and educational information on maintaining your dental health. But at the Tuscaloosa dental office of Riverview Dental Designs, we’re not only about educating, we also like to share some of the fun facts about dentistry we find so interesting. As you probably know, there are some foods that… Read More

While they are many things that do cause cavities and can increase your susceptibility to cavities, at the Tuscaloosa dental office Riverview Dental Designs, we want to debunk some of the commonly accepted myths about these pesky pockets of decay. MYTH #1 Sugar is the Prime Cause of Cavities Ok, this one isn’t a total… Read More

During the month of February, there’s a lot of talk about love and hearts, roses and candy, kisses and hugs. And while you probably already know our stance on those little candy hearts and boxes of chocolate (easy on the sweets!), you may be surprised to learn that at the Tuscaloosa dental office of Riverview… Read More

While the origin of this February 9th holiday is unknown, it’s definitely a holiday we support. Toothaches are painful, and they’re not something we ever want you to experience. That’s why the Tuscaloosa dental office of Riverview Dental Designs wants all of our patients to see National Toothache Day as an important reminder to maintain… Read More