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Susan loves to tell people about Beck Dental Care because of how warm and welcoming our staff are to the lovely people of Columbia, TN!
Hear Susan talk about the other reason she continues to trust her smile to our team… her stunning
dental veneers
! Check out her experience with us and why she’s glad she did it!
Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule a cosmetic consultation.
Most adults have probably had some experience with restorative dentistry at some point. If you’ve been treated for a cavity, a knocked out tooth, or an oral infection, you most likely have a restoration of some kind in your mouth right now.
Restorations are meant to keep your smile intact and healthy for many, many years. Unfortunately, though, they aren’t indestructible. Dental restorations can fail for a variety of reasons, and the longer you put off repairing them, the worse the consequences can be for your smile.
That’s why our team at Beck Dental Care is talking to you today about how to know when it’s time to
restore your smile
. We’re giving you some common scenarios where dental restorations can fail you and how you can keep those failures from hurting your smile!
It’s pretty remarkable that our teeth are strong enough to withstand the kind of abuse we inflict upon them day in and day out. Your teeth bear a heavy responsibility and are built to handle that burden for most of your life. But they can be damaged by decay, erosion, infection, gum disease, and injury.
Here are some of the ways restorative dentistry can repair problems like that:
-Cavity Fillings
-Dental Crowns & Bridges
-Root Canals
-Dental Implants & Restorations
With procedures like these, you’re able to repair your teeth, protect them from further harm, and maintain the integrity of your smile.
As strong as dental restorations are, there are times that they can fail you and need to be repaired or replaced. When that happens, we encourage you to trust our skilled professionals at Beck Dental Care to get your teeth back in proper working order for years to come.
Here are a few common ways restorations might fail:
An Old Filling Has Failed
A cavity can be really painful and make eating pretty uncomfortable. Standard dental fillings will do the trick, but sometimes your fillings can fall out. Call our Columbia dental office if this happens to you, and one of our experienced dentists can replace it with a tooth-colored filling so your tooth looks natural and is protected from harmful bacteria.
A Dental Crown Broke, Became Loose, Or Fell Out
Sometimes, a cavity can be too large for a regular filling. A hole in your tooth that’s too big will pose a problem because you might not have enough healthy enamel left to effectively support a filling.
This is where a dental crown can save your tooth. It covers the decayed tooth, but if that dental crown were to ever break, become loose, or fall out, you can temporarily patch it with an over-the-counter dental cement. At Beck Dental Care, we can attach your failed crown again or replace it entirely, depending on the extent of the damage.
A Loose Dental Implant
Dental implants are the best that modern dentistry can offer when it comes to strong, reliable tooth replacement options. However, just like any other restoration, dental implants can loosen or come out. This is pretty rare, but it can be corrected here in our Columbia dental office. We can help determine if you need a new implant or if your existing implant and restoration can be repaired.
A Toothache Returns
One of the myths we hear a lot about root canals is that they’re only a temporary solution for an infected tooth. But that’s really not true. By removing infection and cleaning out a tooth and capping it with a dental crown, it’s protected from infection in almost all cases.
But nothing is completely impenetrable when it comes to your teeth. There is a tiny chance that infection can reappear, and if that ever happens, Dr. Beck can restore your tooth back to health.
If you ever experience pain, discomfort, or obvious trauma to an old dental restoration, Beck Dental Care is the team you can trust to give you strong, durable restorative dental care to keep your smile healthy and beautiful.
Call our Columbia, TN dental office today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule an appointment.
If you were to name any number of problems you have with your smile, chances are there is one cosmetic solution that could solve them all. We’re talking about veneers, the quick cosmetic fix that lasts long after you get them!
Our team at Beck Dental Care have seen lives changed for the better time and again thanks to veneers and how they transform smiles. We aren’t exaggerating when we say that veneers can fix a whole host of dental problems.
Today, we’re pointing out just some of the most common issues we see in our Columbia, TN dental office and how
veneers
can correct them all for a radiant smile that lasts and lasts!
Before we let our excitement carry us away, let’s make sure we tell you what veneers are and what the general veneers process involves.
Veneers are for your smile sort of like acrylic nails are for your hands. You go to a salon and get a layer of material placed onto your fingernail and then shaped and polished for a beautifully enhanced look. The same thing happens when you get veneers, only your tooth is covered by a thin porcelain shell bonded in place to your enamel in a way that looks and feels like a natural tooth.
Despite the delicately thin veneer, it’s strength and durability is remarkable! When it’s over, you have a more attractive, flawless smile!
The process begins with a consultation with one of our highly-skilled, experienced professionals. From there, you work as a team to discuss your smile flaws and the best treatment plan to correct them in a way that suits your needs and your budget.
You might go with traditional porcelain veneers, or your unsightly smile problems might be minimal and would be better improved by our no-prep veneers. Whichever is best for your individual needs, you’ll end up with the smile you’ve always wanted.
Now for the kinds of problems veneers can fix!
Veneers Hide Stains And Discoloration
If your teeth are stained or discolored, you might think that a simple teeth whitening treatment will do the trick. And maybe it will! But there are some stains that are more resistant to that method.
Veneers can hide years worth of stubborn stains that have left your teeth dingy for a dazzling, brighter smile.
Veneers Correct Misshapen Teeth
Not everyone is blessed with perfectly shaped teeth. Thankfully, veneers can be bonded to an awkwardly shaped tooth and then shaped to perfection so your smile looks natural and balanced.
Veneers Cover Cracks In Your Teeth
Even though we put veneers into the cosmetic dentistry category, it can also serve a restorative function as well. It’s one of the many impressive things about dental veneers. A cracked tooth can pose a threat to your oral health, and if left untreated,can grow larger and affect your overall health, too. Veneers can cover unsightly cracks so it not only looks great but remains strong and protected for years to come.
Veneers Fix Chipped Teeth
Sometimes, normal wear and tear or habits like crunching on ice cubes can lead to chips that can taint your entire smile. While we can normally fix something like this with tooth bonding, this isn’t as strong or as lasting a solution as veneers. Like the other flaws we’ve talked about, veneers offer a layer of protection to your chipped tooth so it doesn’t get worse.
Veneers Fill The Gaps In Your Smile
Just because you have gaps between your teeth doesn’t mean you have to spend years wearing braces to pull those teeth tightly together. Veneers can be placed on either side of a gap to close it up and make it look like you spent years undergoing orthodontic treatment!
You can begin with a cosmetic consultation at Beck Dental Care to find out if veneers are the right solution for the problems with your teeth. If you have chips, cracks, gaps, or stains, dental veneers can hide, cover, and protect your smile for a decade or more with proper care and maintenance. Call our Columbia, TN dental office today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule an appointment.
It’s mid-September, and we’re once again heading into one of the most beautiful of all four seasons. Autumn shows us one of nature’s breathtaking transformations with the colorful landscape of changing leaves throughout the lovely state of Tennessee!
It’s no wonder why fall is such a popular time for weddings and other special events with the cool, comfortable weather and the stunning outdoor views. It’s also the start of one of the busiest times of year with several holidays in close, rapid succession.
That makes now the perfect time to start thinking about a new smile for a new season with
cosmetic dentistry
at Beck Dental Care! We want to help your smile look its best for all those photo ops at your upcoming events. You’ll look great, feel more confident, and you’ll be able to look back on all the memories you captured and feel good about your gorgeous smile!
It may seem too early to even think about the holidays, but let’s be honest. You know that just when you get a chance to enjoy the smell of hot apple cider, bonfires, and the annual trip with the kids on a hayride through the pumpkin patch, it’s all Christmas all the time. And those weekends fill up quickly with family gatherings, football games, baking, decorating, and shopping.
That’s why it makes sense to make sure your smile is ready before all the craziness of the next couple of months kicks into overdrive. Take a minute to enjoy nature’s seasonal transformation, and imagine how you could transform your smile into the beautiful one you’ve always wanted!
Here are just a few of the ways you can get a more attractive smile in time for the new fall season.
Teeth Whitening
– Nothing improves your smile quite as easily and quickly as professional teeth whitening. You can remove years of stains from drinking coffee, soda, or red wine. Or treat discoloration that simply comes from aging and look years younger after!
Whatever dulled the color of your teeth, you can brighten your smile dramatically in as little as one week when you come to our Columbia, TN dental office. We have professional strength
whitening treatment
that can give you the kind of results those over-the-counter kits can never deliver.
The greatest part is that you can determine the shade and the pace of your treatment thanks to our convenient take-home whitening system.
Dental Bonding
– What if your smile needs a little more help than just whiter teeth? A whiter smile is great, but it won’t do anything about gaps between your teeth or nicks and cracks to the surface of your teeth.
The good news is that dental bonding can correct those smile imperfections, and the process is incredibly easy and affordable. Dr. Beck bonds a composite resin to your enamel and then artistically shapes it to give you a brighter, more attractive smile.
Tooth Contouring / Gum Reshaping
– Maybe you’re satisfied with the color of your teeth but just have that one awkwardly shaped tooth that draws attention to itself. Or perhaps you’re tired of looking at pics shared on social media of you and your friends because all you can focus on is how your teeth look way too small compared to your gums.
Tooth contouring and gum reshaping can give your smile a more balanced, uniformed look so you can smile with confidence the next time your friends rush up to you for a group selfie during a fun night out.
Now is the perfect time for you to come to our Columbia, TN dental office for a cosmetic consultation with one of our talented dentists. You have a few weeks before the fall weddings begin and a few more weeks after that for the holiday season to kick into gear.
Why not sit down with one of our professionals to talk about your cosmetic options before your social calendar starts to fill up?
Call our Columbia, TN dental office today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule an appointment.
When it comes to teeth whitening treatments, it’s tempting to grab a home kit off the store shelf.
But do they work? Our team at Beck Dental Care wants you to know that getting the dramatically whiter smile you’re looking for can only be found at the hands of a professional.
Today’s infographic highlights some of the major advantages of a
professional teeth whitening
treatment in our Columbia dental office over the kinds you’ll find in stores.
For the whiter, brighter smile you want, trust the professionals at Beck Dental Care. Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule an appointment.
Has life taken its toll on your
oral health
over the years? When that happens, it can feel rather hopeless.
Our team at Beck Dental Care wants to give you some hope back by sharing today’s before and after photo with you!
When it seems like the problems with your teeth are too overwhelming, you can trust our highly-skilled team to help turn things around for your oral health.
Call our Columbia, TN dental office today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our
online form
to schedule an appointment.
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.
Make An Appointment
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!
