Dental night guards are usually recommended for patients who suffer from nighttime tooth grinding, also known as bruxism. According to the American Dental Association, bruxism affects around 10-15% Americans, so it’s a pretty common problem. While night guards are typically the treatment of choice for bruxism patients, our dental office in Tuscaloosa would like to… Read More
The team at our dental office in Tuscaloosa is dedicated to caring for our patients’ smiles, both while they’re in the office and in between appointments. We’re also focused on educating our neighbors about oral health so we can do our part in creating a healthy community. In this blog, we want to cover some… Read More
As we all gear up to head back to school, loading up on folders, notebooks, pencils, and backpacks, the team at our dental office in Tuscaloosa wants to send a friendly reminder to our patients and neighbors about the importance of getting your child (or yourself) to the dentist before school starts. Dental Checkups Help… Read More
At our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we like to focus on preventive dental care to ensure the health of our neighbors. This usually means seeing us for regular dental visits at least every six months and following a proper hygiene routine at home. But there are other things you may be doing on a daily… Read More
Receding gums is one of the most common ailments that the patients at our dental office in Tuscaloosa experience. While gum recession is treatable, it can still be painful and sometimes scary to wonder what is going on inside your mouth. In this blog, we’re going to cover how to spot signs of gum recession… Read More
Did you know that your teeth actually tell a fairly accurate, somewhat detailed story about who you are? They can give away your age, your hygiene habits, and so much more. At our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we love meeting and treating smiles of all ages for this very reason. Now let’s take a moment… Read More
Has it been a few months or a few years since you’ve seen a dentist? It’s OK. Really! Going to the dentist, no matter how long it’s been since your last checkup, should never be a discomforting or unnerving experience. My dental office in Tuscaloosa will make sure you feel comfortable and at home from… Read More
Every year, April is recognized as Oral Cancer Awareness Month. At our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we strive to keep our patients and our neighbors as healthy as possible, so we’d like to join in and help educate our community on the risks of oral cancer, how to identify it, and why it’s best 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