Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants are prosthetic teeth that are installed in stages, starting with the artificial tooth root, and ending with the crown on top. Because dental implants are actually implanted into the jaw, they look like and perform like natural teeth. Once the implant has been successfully rooted in the mouth, the tooth can be just as strong as the other natural teeth.
Crowns for Implants
Each crown for each implant is custom made to resemble natural teeth. At North Alabama Smiles we will make an impression of your teeth so the crown of your implant will fit perfectly in the available gap. Your dentist will also determine which tooth color will most match your other teeth, so your implant will be indistinguishable from your other teeth in all ways.
Implants are a tried and true product that allow your new artificial teeth to look and function just like your other teeth. Implants have been used for years to replace permanent teeth that have been lost.
Contact North Alabama Smiles
Work with a reputable, experienced dental professional to get implants. Contact a dentist North Alabama Smiles, we can evaluate your oral hygiene, determine whether implants are right for you, and provide full implant services. Call today to set up your consultation.
Cosmetic Dentistry
If your teeth have been damaged, chipped, cracked or stained, you may be a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry services. Here’s what you should know about getting cosmetic dentistry from a reputable dentist.
Who Benefits from Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry can make your teeth beautiful again by eliminating stains, covering up chips and cracks, and by filling gaps left by missing or unusually spaced teeth.
You could be a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry if:
You Have Healthy Teeth and Gums
Problems like tooth decay and gum disease often need to be addressed before cosmetic dentistry services are performed. If you don’t address these problems before getting cosmetic dentistry, your efforts could be wasted. Your dentist will let you know if your oral hygiene is healthy enough to support the cosmetic services that interest you.
You Have Good Oral Hygiene Habits
Do you brush your teeth twice daily? Floss once per day? See the dentist every six months or as often as recommended by your dental professional? If so, then you may be a good candidate for procedures like tooth whitening or dental implants. If you don’t take care of your teeth as you should, you may need to make changes to your oral hygiene routine before seeking other services.
Periodontics
Are you suffering from periodontal disease? If so, then you need a dentist that practices periodontics. At North Alabama Smiles we offer periodontics treatments to patients suffering from gum disease. This condition can lead to the loss of your teeth as well as pain in the gums and teeth, so it’s important to get this problem addressed as soon as possible.
If you’re suffering from gum disease, make an appointment with your dentist at North Alabama Smiles as soon as possible. Call today to make an appointment to have your gum disease diagnosed and treated.
What Are Periodontics?
Periodontics is a type of dentistry that focuses on the health of your teeth and gums. Dentists who practice periodontics are dentists that specialize in treatment of the gums. Many dentists can help their patients battle gum disease, but for advanced gum disease, a periodontist offers expertise that can help save your teeth.
We offer periodontal treatments for our patients because we believe it’s important to offer a range of services to help keep our patients’ teeth healthy. We’re your one-stop-shop for dental care.
Who Needs Periodontics?
You need treatment from a periodontist if you’re suffering from severe gum disease. Your dentist or periodontist can diagnose your gum disease and recommend treatment.
Endodontics
A tooth infection or injury can wreak havoc on your health. This is where endodontics comes in to help! This area of dentistry can treat severe toothaches, lasting infections, and much more. It’s common to visit an endodontist for a root canal procedure.
What is Endodontics?
Endodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on repairing tissues in the mouth. Root canal therapy is the most common endodontic procedure involving removing infected or damaged tooth pulp. Other common procedures include root canal retreatment, tooth extractions, and dental implant surgery.
Why Choose Endodontics?
Do you have something going on with your tooth and don’t know why? Need to figure out why you have a bad toothache? Whatever the case may be, endodontics could be the answer.
Dental Hygiene
How are your teeth and gums? If you practice good dental hygiene, you should have clean teeth, healthy gums, fresh breath, and zero dental problems! While good dental hygiene means brushing and flossing daily, there’s actually a lot more to it.
What is Dental Hygiene?
Dental hygiene is the practice of maintaining dental health. It involves basic efforts like brushing and flossing and other practices like visiting the dentist and fixing dental issues. Proper dental hygiene can lead to a brighter smile, fewer dental concerns, healthy gums, fresh breath, and more!
Importance of Good Dental Hygiene
Proper dental hygiene involves practices related to preventative care. This means these efforts help to prevent a wide variety of dental issues, such as tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and more. If you don’t have a good dental hygiene regimen, you may be more prone to experiencing these problems.
Orthodontics
Were you born with a straight smile and a perfect bite? If so, you’re one of the lucky ones. For most of us, we must choose orthodontics to correct our teeth. Whether you go for clear aligners or traditional braces, these both can help you find that smile you’ve always wanted!
What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a form of dentistry that focuses on straightening teeth and fixing bite issues. Braces are one of the most common appliances used in orthodontics. Other popular devices include retainers, tightening bands, and clear aligners.
What is the best age to start Orthodontics?
While most people get orthodontic treatment when they’re younger, these procedures work for all ages. However, treatment during youth is recommended since children’s teeth are easier to move.
Oral Surgery
In the best dental practices, oral surgery is the last resort for patients. This is unfortunate when you consider it’s also one of the most daunting procedures a person can have. The good news is that the right surgery can be the key to preserving your mouth, and your overall oral health.
Evaluate and Treat
Before reviewing surgery, it helps to talk about prevention. There are a variety of surgeries that a dentist might recommend to you, so it helps to work with someone who can evaluate the mouth in its entirety. Sometimes, a root canal, extraction, or deep cleaning can make it possible to either limit or avoid surgery.
A patient’s experience with surgery comes down to the dentist they pick. It’s important to find one that specializes in these procedures to limit discomfort either before, during, or after the procedure. Contact us today!
Restorative Dentistry
Restorations are a specialized branch of dentistry where dentists rebuild the original structure of your mouth. While the goal is always to maintain as much of your natural configuration as possible, the reality is that infection and trauma can sometimes damage your teeth, gums, or bone beyond repair. There are a variety of tactics a dentist may use to restore your mouth, so it’s important to find someone with enough experience and expertise to choose the right treatments for you.
The Benefits of Restorative Dentistry
While restorative treatments can seem daunting for many people, they’re the best way to improve your oral health. The longer a dental issue continues, the more likely it is that the problem will lead to anything from tooth loss.
Contact North Alabama Smiles today to learn more about the benefits of Restorative Dentistry.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common disorder, one that many people associate with irritating snoring. However, this condition is more than just nighttime noise. Those with sleep apnea experience an obstruction of air, which can lead to a number of symptoms. From shortness of breath to chronic fatigue, it’s a problem that typically requires (relatively) immediate treatment.
How Can a Dentist Help with Sleep Apnea?
Dentists work with the muscles in the mouth and throat on a regular basis, so they understand how air can become constricted at night and what it takes to restore the breath. There are two major types of sleep apnea, but the most common one is OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).
OSA can be brought on by anything from smoking to obesity. However, some forms of apnea are caused by spinal or brain disorders that affect how the brain signals the body to breathe. Our dentists can work with patients and help them find solutions that integrate with their individual lifestyle.
