by CaraIdentiwrite | Sep 26, 2025 | Dentist in Homewood
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 more tooth decay pop...
by CaraIdentiwrite | Sep 19, 2025 | Dental Treatments
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 connective tissues...
by CaraIdentiwrite | Sep 5, 2025 | Cosmetic Dentistry
How would you feel if you looked at your reflection and for the first time in your life, your pearly whites were straight, even, and beautiful? Would it make you want to smile? Would you feel more confident? The answer is yes on both counts. Straightening teeth can...
by CaraIdentiwrite | Sep 5, 2025 | Dentist in Homewood
YOLO, right? You only live once, so why not invest in straighter teeth and a more attractive smile? After all, your eyes and smile are the first traits people notice upon meeting you. Also, multiple surveys report that having a nice smile can positively impact your...
by CaraIdentiwrite | Aug 29, 2025 | Dental Treatments
Just below your ears, your lower jaw (mandible) connects to your skull’s temporal bone, forming joints. Called temporomandibular joints, or TMJs, they allow the mandible to open and close the mouth, and to move from side to side. A small disc between the bones...
