Tuscaloosa Dental Blog

When it comes to dentistry and oral health, many people think of only the mouth itself. While dentistry is certainly about keeping teeth healthy and cavity-free, it’s also about caring for your gums and protecting your whole body. At our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we not only focus on treating the mouth, but also understand… Read More

Our bodies rely on the vitamins and minerals obtained through what we eat in order to function properly. Our mouth and teeth are no different. The truth is, in order to keep our oral health in good shape we need to make sure we’re getting enough of the right vitamins. In this blog, the team… Read More

Even though the craziness of the holidays is behind us, it doesn’t necessarily mean our stress levels have decreased. Everyday life can certainly cause anxiety and contribute to more stress. As many people know, stress can impact our health and overall well-being, but did you know stress can also contribute to oral health problems? Today,… Read More

When it comes to all of the health complications that can go hand-in-hand with diabetes, oral health is often overlooked. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, we want our patients and neighbors to know just how drastically diabetes can affect oral health, and precautions that those with diabetes should take to keep their mouths healthy. The… Read More

Whenever you first visit a healthcare provider, you’re going to have to fill out a health history form. The same is true when you visit your dentist in Tuscaloosa. But why does a dentist need to know so much about your overall health, and why is it so important that you share this information? We… Read More

Sugar has been a hot topic in the news lately, and with good reason. On average, Americans are consuming 82 grams of added sugar every day. That much sugar not only puts us at risk for serious diseases such as diabetes, but as our dental office in Tuscaloosa knows, it also increases the risk of… Read More

We all know that men and women are built differently, and that affects what health problems each gender is more susceptible to. At our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we also know that even though women are more open to visiting us regularly, they’re actually at more risk for dental problems throughout their lives than men…. Read More

Oral cancer diagnosis is on the rise with an estimated 51,540 new cases expected in 2018. At our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we understand how serious this life threatening disease is. In fact, the American Cancer Society projects that over 10,000 people in the United States will die from it this year. However, while oral… Read More

We all know that calcium is an important ingredient when it comes to building and keeping strong bones. But your skeleton isn’t the only thing that relies on calcium. The truth is, each one of our teeth is made up of 70% calcium! That makes this mineral essential for a lifetime of good oral health…. Read More