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You may be aware of the harmful effects that smoking can have on your general health, especially when it comes to your heart and lungs. Your smoking habit, however, can also contribute to some serious setbacks within your oral health. Not only can the aesthetics of your smile be threatened, but the health of your teeth and gums may also be in danger.

There’s no reason why comfort and dental care can’t go hand in hand – even for kids! At Montevallo Family Dentistry, we go above and beyond to eliminate stress and discomfort from each dental visit, especially when it involves our youngest patients. We have a talented and compassionate dental team who welcome the opportunity to care for your child’s smile in the most rewarding and relaxed ways possible. To this end, we offer sedation dentistry to pediatric patients. Here’s a closer look at what sedation dentistry involves, and if it may be right for your own child.

Bad breath is hard to hide, even from yourself. While your breath can become unappealing after eating garlic or onions, chronic bad breath may need attention from your dentist. Halitosis refers to persistent bad breath that comes from bacteria inside your mouth, rather than the seasoning of your last meal.

Are you looking for a quick and effective way to boost your smile’s appearance? You might want to look into the professional teeth whitening from a dentist. Even if you brush and floss every day, your porous tooth structure can collect stain particles from the foods and drinks that you consume. Gradually, the whitest of teeth can start to look dull and faded.

Your smile is one of the first features that others notice about you. Statistics from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry show that 99% of Americans believe that our smiles are hugely important to our social success. How do you feel about your smile?

You only get one set of permanent teeth in your lifetime, so it can be devastating when one needs to be extracted. While a skilled dentist will do everything they can to protect and save your natural teeth, there are times when tooth removal is necessary or best. Rest assured that modern dentistry allows for comfortable tooth extractions with conservative techniques that preserve surrounding healthy tissues and bone as much as possible.

When considering your personal oral health, it’s easy to only think about your teeth and how they look or feel. But what about your gums? The gums are the framework of your smile! When these soft tissues are ignored or neglected, however, it can pose serious risks to your dental health and overall health. Is gum disease on your radar?

Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. They can be used to replace a single missing tooth or support a full arch of dentures. Implant dentistry allows patients to achieve unrivaled stability in their prosthetic teeth while also preventing bone loss in the jaw. At Montevallo Family Dentistry, we are proud to offer complete implants dentistry, which includes surgically placing your implant as well as attaching your implant restoration. Our office can even handle your dental implant repairs – although implant failure is quite rare!

Do you grind or clench your teeth? Some people do it when they are stressed. Others do it unknowingly while they are asleep. It is even common for athletes to do it during intense play. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later due to the damage it can bring to your oral health. While it may be a subconscious response, your teeth grinding habit can also be caused by an imbalanced bite or other dental issue that needs attention.

Are you an adult who wishes they had braces as a kid? Maybe you did undergo orthodontic treatment, but your teeth have shifted as you’ve aged? If you want a straight, healthy smile without wearing uncomfortable metal braces, you’ll want to consider a new approach to orthodontics using clear aligner therapy. At Montevallo Family Dentistry, we proudly offer eCligners as a discreet and comfortable ways to straighten the smiles of adult patients.