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At Beck Dental Care, our priority is your comfort and convenience. That’s why we open early, and we stay open late.
But our service to the good people of Columbia, TN doesn’t stop there. Today’s video message is from Dr. Beck himself. Hear what he has to say about our office philosophy here at Beck Dental Care.
For comfortable, convenient dental care, call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.
A visit to your dentist is more beneficial than you may realize. Yes, it’s important for maintaining clean and healthy teeth and gums. But the reasons to see your dentist regularly go beyond that.
At Beck Dental Care, your oral health is our top priority. That’s why we do all we can to provide you with high quality care in our Columbia, TN dental office. It’s also why we want to share today’s blog with you.
You can get more out of your trip to the dentist’s office than you might think. Today, we’re sharing the top five reasons to visit the dentist so that you’re more aware of the various services available to you for your healthiest smile and your best life!
Prevention
is key to a safe, healthy smile. New patients tend to be surprised when they realize the variety of preventive dental services we offer, so we want to make sure you know about the number of ways we can help you be more proactive about your oral health.
In our Columbia dental office, you can take advantage of preventive services such as:
-Athletic mouthguards to keep your mouth safe from injury
-Dental sealants and fluoride treatments to prevent cavities and decay
-Gum disease treatments
-Oral appliances to help prevent teeth grinding
Preventing dental problems before they start is your smile’s first line of defense, and Beck Dental Care is happy to help you in that effort!
Cosmetic dentistry can do far more than just improve the appearance of your smile. When you have an attractive smile, you feel good about the way you look. That boost in self-confidence can give you the courage to pursue your goals and dreams.
If you thought all cosmetic dental procedures were invasive, complicated, and expensive, think again! We offer simple, affordable treatments that make a huge difference in beautifying your smile and boosting your self-confidence. We offer:
-Teeth Contouring
-Gum Reshaping
-Teeth Whitening Treatment
-Tooth Bonding
If the flaws in your smile are more extensive, you can straighten your teeth with short-term, effective orthodontics or opt for incredibly transformative dental veneers!
Did you know that your dentist can actually help improve your sleep? If you snore loudly night after night, wake up with a sore throat most mornings, feel groggy throughout the day, or have noticed unexplainable weight gain and increased irritability, maybe it’s time you considered getting tested for
sleep apnea
.
Sleep apnea is a condition where your airways become blocked repeatedly while you sleep. You’re not only sleep deprived, but you’ll likely have a whole range of debilitating and potentially dangerous symptoms along with it. Let us help you get to the bottom of your loud snoring and daily fatigue with proper diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea!
Damaged teeth need to be repaired for the sake of your smile and your oral health. Letting even minor dental problems go untreated can have disastrous consequences down the road.
Come to Beck Dental Care when you have:
-Pain in your tooth or jaw
-Cavities
-Signs of gum disease or tooth decay
-Failed restorations
-Missing teeth
-Chipped or cracked teeth
By addressing small oral health issues now, you’re saving yourself a lot of hardship and pain in the long run. Let our highly-skilled team help you with our restorative dentistry!
If you’re brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day, you’re already on the right track for a clean, healthy mouth. But your diligence with oral hygiene by itself isn’t enough to ensure good oral and overall health.
You need our help, a team of trained professionals who have the knowledge, experience, and the tools to accurately detect, diagnose, and treat dental problems like early gum disease, decay, and infection.
Many problems with your oral health don’t come with noticeable symptoms. That’s why it’s important to rely on us to give your mouth a deep cleaning and thorough exam at least twice a year.
Research continues to prove a connection between your oral health and overall health. By staying on top of those routine checkups each year, you’re protecting the rest of your body from the dangers of oral infection.
You have plenty of reasons to pay us a visit! Your smile will thank you!
Call our Columbia dental office today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule an appointment.
Studies continue to show a connection to your oral and overall health. That’s why our team at Beck Dental Care wants to do all we can to help you achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums.
That all starts with being informed. We hope that by debunking the dental myths in today’s blog will help in that effort. If you want to learn more about the topics we cover, Dr. Beck and all of us here in our Columbia, TN dental office are happy to assist you! Schedule an appointment with us for a
dental cleaning and exam
so we can make sure your oral health is on track.
Pain certainly isn’t fun, but it is meaningful. It’s your body’s way of letting you know that something is wrong. When you have a toothache, you know it’s time to get the help of a dental professional.
But not every dental problem is preceded by some kind of pain. Tooth decay, plaque and tartar buildup, and cavities can all exist in your mouth without giving you any outward indication. You could also be suffering the early stages of gum disease for years and not know it.
The key to keeping your mouth protected against dental problems of all kinds is prevention. That means you maintain good oral hygiene at home and that you visit Beck Dental Care at least twice a year so our skilled hygienists can spot problems early before they become more serious.
Many people believe this myth, and it could be why gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. The fact is, tenderness, swelling, or bleeding of the gums is not normal and could actually be symptoms of periodontal disease.
If you’re seeing blood when you brush or floss your teeth, something is wrong. A dental professional has the skills, training, and equipment to detect gum disease in its earliest stages and help reverse it.
If you wait too long, however, and think changes in your gums don’t mean anything, you could be putting yourself at a higher risk of tooth loss, or worse.
While snoring is definitely annoying at times, it could actually be more serious than that. If you snore loudly every once in awhile, it’s not really a big deal. After all, there can be many causes for snoring such as alcohol, prescription medication, or just fatigue in general.
But if you’re snoring loudly night after night, it could mean that you have what’s called sleep apnea, a condition where your airways close off and on throughout the night. This not only leads to daytime tiredness and irritability, but it can have serious ramifications for your overall health as well.
Beck Dental Care offers treatment for sleep apnea so you can get the rest you need and protect your health.
If you’ve had to rely on dentures to replace your missing teeth, you’re quite familiar with the ways it limits your life. Dentures rest on your gumline with the help of adhesives, which can be messy and ineffective. You have to restrict your diet to only foods that are easy to chew so you don’t have to worry about your dentures shifting or slipping while you eat.
Denture wearers also have to deal with deterioration of the jawbone and the resulting changes to their facial structure. Fortunately, we offer dental implants at Beck Dental Care, the strongest option in modern tooth replacement.
Implants replace your tooth root and fuse to your own jawbone, which helps you preserve your facial structure and your bite force. You can also use dental implants to stabilize your dentures.
With Six Month Smiles at Beck Dental Care, you can have a beautifully straight smile without having to endure traditional metal braces that are most popular among teens. Adults find this an ideal treatment because it’s fast, effective, and less noticeable due to the clear braces and tooth-colored wires that are hard to spot at a glance.
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Believing these dental myths can put your smile and your health at risk. Let our team at Beck Dental Care give you the right information and tools to keep your teeth and gums their healthiest!
Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule an appointment.
You know that brushing your teeth is important. But have you ever given much thought to the kind of toothbrush you use?
Beck Dental Care is here for you! We’re talking about brushing your teeth the right way with the right tools in today’s blog. You might discover you’re already well-equipped. Or, you might have one more thing to add to the shopping list!
If you abide by the American Dental Association (ADA), you already brush your teeth twice daily. You’re also brushing for at least two minutes each time. Beyond that, there are some ADA recommendations you may not be as familiar with.
Something to keep in mind is that you want to wait about a half hour after you eat to brush your teeth. The idea is that when you eat, the sugars in what you eat and drink feed plaque bacteria in your mouth and create acids.
Once that happens, it begins a process where your tooth enamel is under attack. The acids put your enamel in a softened state, so brushing right away may do more harm than good. Give it about 30 minutes before you brush your teeth.
Another factor regarding time has to do with how long you’ve had your toothbrush. Many times, we just use the free toothbrush we get at the dentist’s office after a checkup. But actually, you should be replacing your toothbrush about every 3-4 months. You don’t want to wait until the bristles have frayed too much, because then it won’t clean your teeth as effectively.
Every brush is different. You might be drawn to a particular toothbrush for its color, its grip, or whether it’s powered or not. What matters more than these features is the size of its head and the type of bristles it has.
The ADA recommends you choose one with a smaller head and soft bristles for maximum tooth cleaning ability. You have a lot of ground to cover when cleaning your teeth, and a smaller head size makes getting in the nooks and crannies a bit easier. Softer bristles seem to be most effective in removing plaque and debris.
The average adult would want to look for a head that’s about an inch long by ½ inch wide. With a brush head that’s too big, it won’t be able to clean your back molars as well. However, one that’s too small won’t get the surfaces as well.
The important thing is that you choose one that feels comfortable for you. The grip and head flexibility are both just a matter of comfort and have little to do with the cleaning power of your toothbrush overall.
Some might wonder if an electric toothbrush is better. This is still up for debate. While regular and electric toothbrushes can both be equally effective, there are some cases where a powered one may be more beneficial.
If you have arthritis, for example, or you tend to be more prone to cavities and decay than the average person, an electric toothbrush may offer better dexterity while brushing. A manual is just fine for the average adult who follows proper guidelines and brushing techniques for keeping your teeth and gums healthy.
Even with the perfect toothbrush and excellent brushing technique, you still need support from your dentist in maintaining good oral health. A professional
dental cleaning and exam
from Beck Dental Care will allow you to stay on top of what’s going on inside your mouth. When it comes to oral health issues like gum disease, you’ll need help from the professionals who have the skill and the tools to catch symptoms early and treat them effectively.
Make sure you schedule an appointment with us at least once about every six months. There could be exceptions to this timeline depending on how prone you are to tooth decay and cavities, and whether you have a history of, or at a higher risk for, gum disease or oral cancer.
Call our Columbia, TN dental office today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule your next dental checkup! Until then, keep on brushing!
Now that the kids are going back to school, we thought it was the perfect time to remind them about how to maintain good oral health!
At Beck Dental Care, we offer
preventive dental treatments
to help everyone in your family achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Here’s an infographic you can share with the littles in your household to help them start good oral hygiene habits early.
Bring the family to our Columbia, TN dental office for a routine checkup! Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule an appointment.
With a new school year just around the corner, we want you to know who you can trust for your family’s healthy smiles.
Beck Dental Care can meet the
dental needs
of everyone in your family. Hear more about why we love serving the families of the Columbia, TN area in this video message from our own Dr. Oates.
Trust your family’s oral health to Beck Dental Care! Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule an appointment.
