by Doug Lewis | Dec 18, 2016 | Teeth Cleaning and Prevention
Many Americans suffer from a variety of anxieties, some more severe than others. These can range from generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Even though anxiety is an issue primarily concerning one’s mental...
by Doug Lewis | Dec 11, 2016 | Teeth Cleaning and Prevention
A clean and healthy mouth is a major indicator of the state in which the rest of the body is. Oftentimes if someone is suffering from a serious disease then the mouth will experience negative side effects. It can even be the first signal that something is not right....
by Doug Lewis | Nov 27, 2016 | Teeth Cleaning and Prevention
From pies and cookies to eggnog and red wine, there is no shortage of delicious food and drink during the holiday season. Although these festive and sugary items will delight your taste buds and stomach, your teeth are another story. Ensure that your first task of the...
by Doug Lewis | Aug 17, 2016 | Teeth Cleaning and Prevention
Most people have bitten their lip or the inside of their cheek, scratched their gums, or otherwise accidentally damaged the inside of their mouth. We all know what happens next – the site of the trauma turns into a small, painful ulcer that most of us know as a...
by Doug Lewis | Jul 27, 2016 | Teeth Cleaning and Prevention
The short answer is that it depends.  Not everyone will need to have their wisdom teeth removed. Although it’s a procedure that dentists in Birmingham, AL perform by the hundreds every year, some people go their entire lives with their wisdom teeth intact....