Tuscaloosa Dental Blog

Treating Tuscaloosa Headaches with Botox® “But isn’t Botox an anti-aging treatment?” That’s a great question. While Botox is most commonly used to treat lines and creases caused by overactive muscles, it is also very effective for the treatment of headaches caused by TMJ for exactly the same reasons it works on wrinkles. How Botox Injections… Read More

We know that one of the reasons you come to us is to help you feel and look better and more confident. Well we have an exciting announcement to make: To compliment the cosmetic and restorative dental services we already offer our Tuscaloosa dental patients, we are adding Botox and Juvederm treatments! Both treatments are… Read More

In our previous two blogs we’ve covered what periodontal disease is, how to recognize it, and how it can affect the rest of your body. All of us here at Riverview Dental Designs in Tuscaloosa not only want you to be aware of the basics of periodontal disease and the dangers that it can cause… Read More

Our last blog touched on the basics of periodontal disease, the signs and symptoms, and the importance of getting any questionable areas checked out immediately. Today we’re going to discuss why a quick diagnosis of gum disease at our Tuscaloosa dental office is so important. Gum disease is a condition that not only affects your… Read More

 In our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we take gum disease seriously. In fact, we’re going to devote the next few blogs to the topic. We want all our patients to be aware of the signs of gum disease, and how important it is to prevent it, or treat it, at the first signs. Periodontal Disease… Read More

You know if you’re close to home and a dental accident or sudden toothache happens, you can call Dr. Paul Diaz in Tuscaloosa, and we’ll do everything we can to help you. But accidents can happen anywhere – whether it’s one mile from home or 1,000. If you have kids, it’s not a bad idea… Read More

Do you still have your third molars, or “wisdom teeth”? Or have they been removed? You may wonder why we have them if they’re just going to come out anyway. Good question! The fact is that modern humans don’t use our wisdom teeth as much as we once did when our diet was much more… Read More

You know they shouldn’t be! But sometimes we treat our teeth like bottle openers or scissors! It’s so easy to just use your teeth to open plastic bags, rip off sales tags, or hold on to small objects while you’re working on a task. At Riverview Dental Designs in Tuscaloosa, we see patients with chipped… Read More

Uncomfortable? Inconvenient? At Riverview Dental Designs in Tuscaloosa, we do everything we can to make sure you’re relaxed, comfortable, and as pain-free as possible for all of our procedures, from filling a cavity, to periodontal therapy, to…root canal treatment! Why would I need a root canal? The pulp cavity and root canals of your tooth… Read More

There are so many amazing “firsts” when a new baby arrives. That first smile, first steps and words. And of course, that first precious baby tooth. When your child loses her first tooth, you probably save it like the treasure it is. It’s an important milestone as your baby grows up. It’s good to get… Read More