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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.

When it comes to plaque and tartar, you’ve likely heard the two terms together. However, contrary to popular belief, plaque and tartar are not the same thing. In fact, understanding their key differences can significantly impact the way you care for your teeth.

Nearly everyone will snore at one point or another in their life. Whether you have a bad cold or had one too many glasses of wine before bed, snoring can occur when there are any obstructions in the nasal passages or near the airway. Chronic snoring, however, means you snore more nights than not. In fact, some chronic snorers rarely go through a night without creating a rhythmic noise to announce their slumber.

Dental issues aren’t always predictable. Whether you woke up with sudden tooth pain or your child knocked out a tooth on the playground, you may need to see a dentist before your next scheduled visit. In fact, you may need to see a dentist immediately!

When you consider a smile makeover with your dentist, you likely imagine yourself undergoing lengthy, costly or invasive dental procedures to achieve a beautiful smile. The truth is, not all smile makeovers require a big sacrifice of your time and wallet. In fact, cosmetic dental bonding is one of the easiest ways to enhance your smile appearance, especially when you only need minor corrections within your front teeth.

When a tooth is damaged, it needs to be repaired. One of the most time-trusted ways to repair minor tooth damage, such as a cavity, is a dental filling. Past filling methods included amalgam, otherwise known as metal or silver fillings. Since these fillings can pose some risks to your appearance and health, modern dentistry now offers a more patient-preferred tooth repair with the use of composite resin.

Few people associate dental visits with relaxation. However, a stress-free and comfortable dental appointment is absolutely possible, even if you suffer from dental anxiety, sensitivities or physical limitations. Sedation dentistry has helped countless patients get the dental care they need and deserve. If you’ve been avoiding the dentist due to dread or fear, we invite you to consider the benefits of asking for sedation dentistry at your next visit.

Your smile holds remarkable power. Its appearance impacts how others perceive you as well as how you feel about yourself. But what if you don’t like how your teeth look? You are not alone. Whether it is a large gap, missized teeth or discoloration, a large majority of patients have unwanted flaws in the front of their smile. If your imperfect teeth are causing you to lose confidence or even hide your smile, please consider the cosmetic dental veneers as a game-changing solution.

It can be frustrating to have to avoid ice cream and coffee due to wincing tooth pain. Teeth sensitivity is a common oral health problem that impacts nearly 40 million adults in the United States. However, this is an issue that shouldn’t be ignored. If you experience twinges of sharp pain when your teeth come in contact with certain substances (hot, cold, acidic or sweet), you need to let your dentist investigate.

Our bodies need quality sleep to function. Unfortunately, there are many factors and conditions that can disrupt a good night’s sleep. One of the most serious threats is sleep apnea. While you may be unaware of your loud snoring or frequent gasps for air during the night, your sleep apnea condition can wreak major havoc to your quality of life and overall health.