Tuscaloosa Dental Blog

We all mouth breathe a little bit during a cold, while running, or when lifting something heavy; however, doing it all the time may have negative effects on your dental health. Most people who are chronic mouth breathers do not even realize it, which is especially distressing for all of us at our Tuscaloosa dental… Read More

If you’ve previously been required to take antibiotics before an appointment with your dentist in Tuscaloosa, we have some important news for you. Recent research shows that using antibiotics as a precaution to infection may not serve as a solution, and can possibly create more problems. If you have a heart condition, taking a precautionary… Read More

Throughout the course of a woman’s life, she undergoes several changes in which her hormonal levels fluctuate dramatically. During these times, the body, and the mouth, is affected in a variety of ways. At our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we’d like let all of our patients know the oral health complications that can occur during… Read More

Despite the improvements made in dental care and dental technology, there are still millions of people who suffer from tooth loss. Whether it’s caused by gum disease, decay, or injury/accident, the fact is, tooth loss is not an uncommon dental problem. At our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we always like to let our patients know… Read More

Finding the right dentist can be a difficult process. With so many practices in your neighborhood, all offering similar services, how do you know which dentist to choose? At our Tuscaloosa dental practice, we’d like to help make your search a little easier by providing you with a guide on how to find the best… Read More

At my dental office in Tuscaloosa, white is always a fashion ‘do’ whether it’s after Labor Day or not. While everyone dreams of a dazzling white smile, it’s not something that needs to remain wishful thinking. In fact, getting a whiter smile is pretty easy, and if you follow the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of keeping… Read More

Sometimes it’s a lingering memory of a prior bad experience. Other times it’s fear of the noise. Whatever it is, it’s a fact we’re well aware of – some people completely avoid going to the dentist. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, we want to talk about some common reasons people avoid the dentist and how… Read More

We always try to spend time at each and every appointment educating patients on key points to learn, know, and remember. While every part of your oral health routine is important, there are a few “favorite things” that take precedence and we want every patient at our Tuscaloosa dental office to know. Bleeding is NEVER… Read More

During the warm summer months, there are tons of yummy foods available for us to snack on – fresh fruit, delicious salads, and mouthwatering barbeque. But not all of these foods are healthy for your teeth. At our Tuscaloos dental office, we’d like to talk about smile-friendly summer snacks. As we all know, limiting the… Read More

Sleep apnea is a dangerous disorder that affects individuals during the night, causing the sufferer to stop breathing numerous times during sleep. Breathing can stop for as long as several minutes before the brain triggers the body to wake up and resume breathing. Often considered a disorder that plagues the overweight, sleep apnea can affect… Read More