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Daily Oral Hygiene Made Simple—Because Toothaches Aren’t on Anyone’s To-Do List
You have the opportunity to reduce your risk for gum disease, which affects about half of the adult population over 30 years old, as well as cavities, which afflict up to 90% of adults. Risks for these progressive conditions increase with age. The...
Can Invisalign Change Your Face Shape? Here’s the Surprising Truth
Recently, the Internet has been buzzing about Invisalign altering the shape of patients’ faces. Is there truth behind this observation? Today, we’ll bust open this myth and find the truth. Invisalign clear aligners, a removable and comfortable...
Soothe the Sting: Professional Relief for Tooth Sensitivity in Homewood
Did you know that the sensations of tooth sensitivity differ by age group? Young adults often report a sharp, short “zing” when consuming a cold food or beverage, while middle-aged adults tend to experience sensitivity when brushing, or when eating...
Why Gums Recede—and How Modern Dental Restorations Can Help
Have you developed tooth sensitivity to hot or cold foods? Do your teeth appear longer than they did 20 years ago? Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? These are symptoms of gum recession, when periodontal tissue pulls away from the base...
When You’re Missing Teeth: How Your Homewood Dentist Uses 3D Imaging & Sedation for Dental Implants
If you’re missing some teeth, you may struggle with self-confidence, eating comfortably, or speaking clearly. If loose dentures are an issue, you may avoid eating in public, scared they’ll slip and cause embarrassment. At Signature Smile Arts in...
Can Wisdom Tooth Pain Go Away on Its Own? Honest Answers from a Homewood Dentist
Does the throbbing wake you up at night? Does pain in the back of your mouth keep you from focusing? If you’re suffering from wisdom tooth pain, you might wonder, Can wisdom tooth pain go away on its own? It’s a fair question. After all, humans...
Are There Side Effects to Botox Treatment? What to Know Before Your Visit
You’ve probably seen commercials for med spas that offer Botox to reduce wrinkles and make people look younger. Botox, or botulinum toxin, was approved for medical use in the US by the FDA in 1989 for treating crossed eyes and eye twitching. In...
Sedation Dentistry, Anxious Patients, & Modern Comfort, by Your Dentist in Homewood
What if you felt confident, safe, and respected at dental visits? What if you didn’t face anxiety, stress, or fear over going to the dentist? Estimates show that between 9 and 15% of American adults avoid going to the dentist because of fear. At...
How Many Cavities Are Too Many? What Your Teeth Are Telling You
Research shows that 90% of people between the ages of 20 and 64 have had at least one cavity, and the prevalence of cavities increases with age. Developing a cavity, or even two, between six-month checkups isn’t alarming. However, if you’re seeing...
Why Gum Recession Happens—and How Your Homewood Dentist Can Help
Pop Quiz: What role do our gums play in oral health? We rarely think about the gum tissue in our mouth unless it’s hurting, bleeding, or swollen. However, gum tissue is vital to oral health. It works in tandem with tooth sockets in the jawbone and...
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