Jan 30, 2025 | Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry
At our general dentistry practice in Birmingham, Alabama, we believe patient education is key to maintaining healthy smiles. As your trusted family dentist, we’ve noticed a concerning trend that affects many of our patients: chronic mild dehydration. Your mouth...
Dec 29, 2024 | Overall Health
If you’ve been struggling with persistent headaches, the solution might not be in your medicine cabinet – it could be in your mouth. A growing body of research reveals that dental issues, particularly teeth grinding and jaw problems, could be the hidden source...
Jun 29, 2023 | Common Conditions, Overall Health, Teeth
Wisdom teeth extraction is a necessary procedure that can help protect your oral health. This type of dental surgery is required when wisdom teeth become impacted, causing pain and potentially damaging other teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth can also cause overcrowding of...
Jun 1, 2023 | Overall Health
In the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, people often overlook the importance of dental care. However, the repercussions of neglecting oral health extend beyond teeth and gums. Research indicates a strong correlation between oral health and overall well-being,...
Apr 30, 2023 | Common Conditions, Oral Hygiene, Overall Health
Are you experiencing painful canker sores in your mouth? These small, shallow, round sores can be uncomfortable, especially when eating or brushing your teeth. Although canker sores are not contagious, they are irritating and often recur. This blog will discuss the...
Aug 5, 2022 | Common Conditions, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry
Tooth decay is a common problem that affects millions of Americans every year. But while it’s not uncommon to get a cavity, there are some things you may not know about them. Here are six interesting facts about cavities from our Birmingham, Alabama,...