Tuscaloosa Dental Blog

While some urban legends are meant to scare and haunt us in our sleep, other legends can actually affect your health. Some of these legends revolve around the world of dentistry and at our dental office in Tuscaloosa, we want to set the record straight on some common misconceptions to let all of our patients… Read More

Dental problems can happen anytime, anywhere. Even when you’re on vacation. Whether it’s a broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, or even a knocked out tooth, there are things you can do to keep your dental problem from ruining your vacation. At our Tuscaloosa dental office, we’re full of tips and tricks that can… Read More

You can’t schedule a toothache. When it happens, it happens. And it hurts. Sometimes, toothaches occur at a convenient time, when you can just call my Tuscaloosa dental office and we can take care of you. Other times, toothaches can happen at night or on weekends when our Tuscaloosa dental office isn’t open. Then what… Read More

Are you a chronic teeth grinder? Not really sure if you are or not? It’s not surprising: of the roughly 30 million people teeth grinders out there, very few realize that they grind. A common reason could be that teeth grinding or clenching is often done either while sleeping or subconsciously throughout the day. And… Read More

We all know that sugary drinks like soda aren’t the best for your smile. And in an attempt to avoid the sugar, calories, and caffeine in regular sodas, we often turn to diet soda to quench our thirst. However, at my Tuscaloosa dental office, we want you to understand that even these sugar-free drinks can… Read More

Cancer treatment can cause some unwanted side effects in your body. It can also cause some dangerous problems in your mouth. Many of oral health side effects that occur as a result of chemotherapy can cause treatment to be delayed or even stopped. And when dealing with a serious disease like cancer, a proactive and… Read More

Did you know that poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage in school? It’s true. According to a study from the University of Southern California, “children who reported having recent tooth pain were four times more likely to have a low grade point average—below the median GPA… Read More

Berries can cause it. So can coffee and wine. In fact, even age can contribute to a discolored, dull smile. But no matter what has caused your smile to lose its luster, your Tuscaloosa dentist can help get your smile it’s very best for your special day. No matter what you think your smile needs,… Read More

Isn’t it just amazing to see your newborn smile for the first time? The room just seems to light up with joy, and time after time, we feel overcome with how precious they are. We think baby smiles are one of the greatest things ever – that’s why keeping them safe and healthy is such… Read More