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What's on your fall reading list?
posted: Oct. 02, 2024.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Vestavia Read more
Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
posted: Sep. 25, 2024.

So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk! Our teeth need Read more
Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
posted: Sep. 18, 2024.

Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee, Read more
Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 11, 2024.

Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more
Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 04, 2024.

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 28, 2024.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
Could a Night Guard Be the Answer to Your Dreams?
posted: Aug. 21, 2024.

Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple Read more
Should Children Use Whitening Products?
posted: Aug. 14, 2024.

As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read more
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 07, 2024.

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
What happens during my hygiene appointment?
posted: Jul. 31, 2024.

Regular visits to the dentist are important for people of all ages. Seeing the doctor as recommended provides preventive care for oral diseases. If a disease is already present, early Read more
Thumb Sucking
posted: Jul. 24, 2024.

Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a Read more
Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?
posted: Jul. 17, 2024.

They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich Read more
Foods can Wreak Havoc on Your Enamel
posted: Jul. 10, 2024.

It’s possible to develop tooth decay even when you take great care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to keep your teeth healthy, depending on your Read more
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jul. 03, 2024.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
What’s an intraoral camera?
posted: Jun. 26, 2024.

One of the greatest features our team at Vestavia Family Dentistry & Facial Aesthetics offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help Read more
Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
posted: Jun. 19, 2024.

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor Read more