At Beck Dental Care, we understand how hard it is for many people to feel comfortable at the dentist office. That’s why we do all we can to help you relax so you can get the treatment you need to keep your mouth healthy. Here’s one of our skilled dentists, Dr. Oates, talking about sedation dentistry and how it can help ease your mind and calm your fears about professional dental care. Overcome your dental fears this year. Call our Columbia, TN dental office today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.

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A recent report about oral health in the United States revealed an astonishing truth. In one part of the report, researchers discovered that despite the fact that 77% of adults said they planned on visiting the dentist for a routine check-up in the next year, a whopping 37% followed through with that plan. All this confirms for our team at Beck Dental Care is that dental anxiety is still a pervasive roadblock to good oral health for millions of people in this country. That may seem like a bit of a leap, but when you think about why such a small portion of the population goes the dentist for cleanings and exams at least once each year, it’s not hard to form conclusions about why.

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Do you fight to keep your eyes open all throughout the day? Is it harder and harder for you to stay focused at home and at work? Are you ready to get the sleep you desperately need? You can find rest and relief with help from our team at Beck Dental Care with sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment in our Columbia, TN dental office, you can finally feel refreshed each day and enjoy a better year!

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You may already know how important it is to see the dentist twice a year for routine check-ups. What you may not realize is why you aren’t able to maintain those appointments consistently. The fact is that fear plays a huge part in keeping millions of people out of the dental chair. Our team at Beck Dental Care wants to keep dental anxiety from standing in the way of your oral health.

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Now that we’re facing a whole new year, it’s time to evaluate your family’s oral health and set some goals to keep all the smiles in your house healthy in 2018. Beck Dental Care is here to help you! Today, we’re giving you some advice on how to achieve your family’s smile goals, and how our team in Columbia, TN can help! If you’ve ever started a new diet or tried to quit a bad habit, then you probably already know how helpful it is to have an accountability partner. Well, what better way to stay on track with your oral health goals than by letting the whole family participate? You’ll have your own built-in network of support as you strive to make a healthy smile the goal for your family this year.

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When it comes to your health, it’s important to understand the connection between total well-being and what’s going on inside your mouth. It’s why routine professional cleanings are so crucial. Gum disease, for example, has been shown time and again to be linked to all sorts of dangerous health problems. But good oral health can happen for you when you trust our team at Beck Dental Care. In today’s before and after photo, you can see the difference a healthy mouth makes for your smile. Call our Columbia, TN dental office  today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.

This season, give yourself the gift of a beautifully straight smile by summer! With Six Month Smiles, adults can get the straight smile they’ve always wanted in less than half the time it would take with traditional braces. Sandy knows this firsthand! Hear about her experience with Six Month Smiles in our Columbia, TN dental office and why she loves coming to Beck Dental Care! Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.

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At Beck Dental Care, your healthy teeth and gums are our top priority. That’s why today, we’re sharing an infographic with you about the types of holiday treats that could be naughty for your teeth if you’re not careful. Take a look at how you can enjoy goodies on the naughty list and still keep your smile looking nice! Don’t forget to schedule your next dental checkup at Beck Dental Care! Call our Columbia, TN dental office  today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.

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Silent night, holy…. OUCH! Just as you were drifting off to sleep to the sound of soft, holiday carols and visions of sugar plums, your spouse is elbowing you because you were snoring too loudly again! Are you ready for rest, relief, and silent nights again? Our team at Beck Dental Care can help you. We offer treatment for snoring and sleep apnea symptoms so you, and everyone else at home, can restore peace and quiet to your holiday nights.

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Our team at Beck Dental Care wants you to know who to count on if a dental emergency threatens to spoil your holiday dinner plans! We want you to enjoy the season with family and friends pain-free.

So today, we’re talking about ways a

dental emergency

can sneak up on you and threaten your fun, and how getting ahead of it may help to save your smile and your holiday season!

Are You Facing A Holiday Dental Emergency?

Here are some of the most common ways a dental emergency can spoil your holiday plans:

A Toothache That Won’t Go Away

There is no single dental problem that all toothaches can be traced back to. You might just be experiencing some temporary sensitivity to hot or cold foods and beverages, you could have a cavity, or you might have an infected tooth that requires a root canal.

No matter the cause, you shouldn’t try to ignore your dental pain and hope it will just go away. That strategy only prolongs whatever is causing the pain and allowing it to worsen, which would definitely threaten your holiday fun.

The best thing to do at the first sign of a toothache is to call our Columbia, TN dental office and let one of our skilled hygienists and dentists give you a thorough cleaning and exam so we can determine the cause and take care of it right away.

Tender, Swollen, Or Bleeding Gums

Any time you notice a change in your gums, whether they’ve become inflamed, sore, or darker in color, you should let Dr. Beck or one of our skilled professionals. Gum disease can come on slowly and quietly over time, so by the time you recognize changes to your gums, it could have already taken hold in your mouth.

Also, bleeding gums should always be a cause of concern. You shouldn’t dismiss it as something normal, because your gums should never bleed.

If you notice swelling, tenderness, or bleeding of the gums, make sure to make an appointment with us as soon as possible. We can look to see if you’re experiencing any stages of gum disease, and get your gums healthy again!

A Tooth That’s Been Damaged Or Knocked Out

With all of the teeth hazards of the holidays, it’s not uncommon to see more dental emergencies this time of year. You could be biting on a candy cane or tearing into a juicy turkey leg, and suddenly you’ve injured a tooth.

In any injury to the mouth, it’s important to stop any bleeding first. Then, you should try to find a knocked out tooth. Carefully pick up the tooth by the crown, and gently rinse any dirt or debris from it. You can try to put it back in its socket, or you can store it in a small, sealable container of milk. That will increase the likelihood that we’ll be able to save your tooth, because that’s always the ideal scenario.

If your tooth has been chipped or broken, or you’ve lost a tooth, our team at Beck Dental Care will do all we can to see you as soon as possible. We want to make sure you’re out of pain and that we try to save your tooth and preserve your smile.

A Failing Dental Restoration

Despite how well they preserve your smile, dental restorations can fail from time to time. If that happens, it can put a damper on your holiday plans. The last thing you want is to have a dental crown break or fall out while you’re eating Christmas dinner!

At Beck Dental Care, we can get your dental restorations back in working order so you can get rejoin the festivities. We’ll do all we can to protect your smile and make sure you can chew comfortably.

Call Us When You Need Help!

We all know that some dental emergencies just can’t be avoided. While they do seem to happen at the worst possible time, you can have a smoother experience when you know who to count on.

At Beck Dental Care, we do all we can to get you out of pain and get your teeth and gums back to good health as soon as possible. The holidays are no time to spend hours waiting around for emergency dental care.

When you call our Columbia, TN dental office, you’ll be speaking to someone who cares about guiding you through the next steps so you can get back to enjoying the holidays with the people you care about most.

If you’re faced with a dental emergency, call Beck Dental Care at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment so we can address any problems you’re experiencing so they don’t turn into dental emergencies later.