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The ABC’s Of Good Oral Health! [INFOGRAPHIC]

August 6, 2017

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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.

Prevent Dental Problems One Day At A Time [BLOG]

July 11, 2017

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Beck Dental Care wants every patient who comes into our Columbia, TN office to achieve a healthy smile. Dr. Beck and the rest of our team do all we can to make sure you have high quality dental care, plenty of treatment options, and the knowledge to make the best decision for your healthy teeth and gums.

But we aren’t the only ones who can help you achieve your best oral health. You are an integral part in that endeavor. It’s a responsibility we share together, and our team is happy to help you in every way we can.

One of the ways we can do that is with today’s blog post! We’re talking about how you and our Columbia dental team can work together to help

prevent dental problems

before they become serious oral and overall health issues.

Let’s look at how you can prevent problems with your smile every single day and how we are here to help you do it!

Prevention Starts At Home

Everyone can and should be in control of their oral and overall health. Good oral hygiene is one of the ways you’re in the driver’s seat of your smile every single day. The ADA, American Dental Association, suggests a hygiene regimen to ensure a healthy mouth.

First, you should brush your teeth twice a day with an ADA approved, soft-bristle toothbrush. They also suggest brushing your teeth for two minutes each time. How would you time yourself in a way that was fast and easy? Maybe it’s your smartphone timer? Maybe it’s by playing your favorite song while you brush?

Second, the ADA tells us to floss once daily. Studies have shown, shockingly, that only one in five people claim to floss each day. That’s pretty surprising considering how important it is to your healthy teeth and gums.

Flossing does what a toothbrush can’t. It dislodges food particles from smaller, hard to reach places in your mouth. You can do this in the morning, at night, before you brush, or even after you brush. The point is that you do it at least once.

An added habit that will help prevent dental problems caused by harmful bacteria and plaque buildup is to carry plastic flossers so you can floss on the go after a meal.

These are simple, but incredibly valuable ways to prevent problems with your teeth and your oral health overall.

Prevention Also Happens In The Dentist’s Chair

Beck Dental Care is here for you! That’s why we offer a variety of preventive dental treatments you can take advantage of on your next visit.

And speaking of your next visit, we should start by reminding you about how essential it is for you to make sure to schedule a dental cleaning and exam at least twice a year. Cleaning your mouth of plaque, tartar buildup, and harmful bacteria requires the professional eye and the professional tools we have here at Beck Dental Care.

You don’t always show signs of gum disease when you have it. That’s why it’s important to let us catch it, and other oral health issues, early enough so we can treat them before they become more serious.

But we go further than that in our Columbia dental office! You can take advantage of dental services that try to help you achieve good oral health from every angle, such as

-Dental Sealants

-Fluoride Treatments

-Athletic Mouthguards

-Mouthguards For Teeth Grinding

When you come in for your routine dental checkup, be sure to ask about our preventive treatments. Dr. Beck and our team can help you figure out what might be right for you and for your lifestyle. If you’re involved in competitive or recreational sports, for example, and athletic mouthguard are a great way to prevent injuries to your teeth, lips, and the soft tissue of your gums and cheeks.

Beck Dental Care Is Happy To Help YOU!

Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment for a dental cleaning and exam. Be sure to ask about our other dental services that will help you in the daily fight against oral health problems for your best smile!

3 Ways Summer Can Threaten Your Smile [BLOG]

June 11, 2017

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Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to get out the swimsuits, inflate the kids’ swimmies, and fire up the grill! The season of sun invites so many fun activities that you and the rest of the family can enjoy together. Beach vacations, trips to the pool, and baseball games… it’s enough to get everyone excited.

Whether you’re spending quality time with family and friends or you’re gearing up to play your favorite summer sport, Beck Dental Care wants to remind you that there are special ways of protecting your family’s smiles to be aware of over the next few months.

Protect Your Smile This Summer

Yes, you definitely want to stay vigilant all year long when it comes to your oral and overall health. But summer, like every season, brings along its own unique threats to your beautiful, healthy smile.

To keep your teeth and gums in tip top shape for all the pictures you’re sure to capture while making memories this season, we’re sharing some information about how summer can threaten your smile and ways to protect you and your family.

Summer Smile Threat #1: Oral Cancer

You’re well aware of the connection between excessive sun exposure and skin cancer. That’s why it’s easy to remember to add sunblock to your shopping list once summer rolls around. You know about harmful ultraviolet rays, so naturally, you wouldn’t let your kids step foot outside for an afternoon in the sun without proper SPF protection.

But, surprisingly, little is ever said about the risk of oral cancer during the summertime. The delicate skin of your lips need protection, too! You’re at an increased risk of oral cancer if you spend too much time out in the sun without sunscreen. That’s why we recommend using a lip balm containing SPF of 30 or higher and that you keep reapplying it to your lips throughout the day.

Summer Smile Threat #2: Dehydration

Your body needs plenty of water in order to function properly. This is never more important than during the hot summer months. You’re probably spending way more time outdoors, and you’re losing crucial fluids through sweat, even if you’re not running around or playing a sport. The prime heat of the day will drain your body of fluids regardless.

So staying hydrated is so important to your health. It’s equally important to protecting your teeth and gums. The reason is because dehydration causes dry mouth, a condition where you can’t produce enough saliva. Saliva helps rinse your mouth of food particles and starving potentially harmful bacteria that live in your mouth. Without saliva’s protection or its nutritional properties for strong tooth enamel, you’re at a greater risk for bad breath, gum disease, cavities, and tooth decay.

Summer Smile Threat #3: Dental Emergencies

As we mentioned earlier, summer calls us to the great outdoors and inspires all kinds of increased physical activity. While that’s awesome for your health, it does make you more susceptible to dental emergencies.

If you or someone in your family plays a sport during the summer months, you should come to Beck Dental Care before the season begins and get a custom-fit athletic mouthguard. Using a mouthguard will give your teeth and gums the kind of protection it needs to prevent oral injuries such as damage to the soft tissue of your mouth or a knocked out tooth.

Come Visit Our Columbia Dental Office This Summer!

Since summer is the halfway mark of the year, it’s the perfect time to schedule your family’s routine

dental cleanings and exams

. Our team at Beck Dental Care are committed to your oral health and will do all we can to make sure your smiles get healthy and stay healthy all year long.

Make sure to add a dental checkup to your list of summer plans! Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment. Remember to ask about our athletic mouthguards for the athletes in your family, as well.

Let’s make this summer a great one for your smile!

Summer Smile Tip: Be Careful With Chlorine! [INFOGRAPHIC]

June 6, 2017

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Before you head out to the local pool, our team at Beck Dental Care wants you to be aware of some of the potentially harmful effects chlorine can have on your teeth.

Check out today’s infographic. It lists some of the ways too much exposure to excessive chlorine levels can damage your teeth. With the right information, you can better

protect your family’s smiles

this summer!

The good news is that Beck Dental Care can help you! Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment.

4 Reasons To Consider Dental Implants [BLOG]

May 16, 2017

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When you lose something important to you, what do you do? If it’s something that holds sentimental value, an heirloom perhaps, that just can’t be replaced, you probably mourn for awhile that it’s gone. As tough as it is when that happens, you eventually learn to live without it.

But what about those times when you lose something you use all the time and highly depend on? You replace it, right? Maybe you have an older car that’s been paid off for some time. You’ve taken good care of it, and it runs well. But eventually, no matter how much you do to maintain it, it will stop working. Or perhaps you get into a minor fender bender, but because of its age, the insurance company will declare the car a total loss.

Whatever the cause, you’d do what you had to do to replace it because you still need a way to get from point A to point B. Some things can

and should

be replaced.

A tooth is one of those things! It doesn’t matter if you’re missing one tooth or several teeth, there are several reasons why you should seriously think about your tooth replacement options. In particular, consider

dental implants

at Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN. When you schedule an appointment with us, our highly skilled team will be here to help determine if implants are the right replacement option for your situation.

While you wait for that appointment, we’re sharing four important reasons to consider dental implants.

1. Do It For Your Teeth!

Let’s start with the impact missing teeth can have on your health. An empty space where a tooth should be is a breeding ground for bacteria, which feeds off of the sugars left behind from food and drinks. That feeding frenzy not only creates acid that can wear away your tooth enamel, but the bacteria will grow and fester into the hard to reach places (such as that empty space), leading to plaque and tartar build-up under your gumline.

It can cause gum disease, which is an infection that can take years to reveal itself to the untrained eye. That’s why it’s so important to not only visit Beck Dental Care for routine

cleanings and exams

, but to replace your missing tooth so you don’t give the bacteria a place to hide and wreak havoc in your mouth.

2. Do It For Your Jawbone!

Another reason you should replace a missing tooth is to help maintain a healthy jawbone. One of the things that can happen when you lose a tooth is that your jawbone can start to deteriorate. It has no tooth root to latch onto, thus, it can wither away. This compromises the structural integrity of your entire jawline and your face. Your remaining healthy teeth need the support of each other, and when one is missing, it starts a ripple effect of bone deterioration.

A dental implant is placed in your jawbone and acts as an artificial tooth root that will soon attach itself to your jawbone and encourage healthy bone growth.

3. Do It For Your Smile!

Your health is important, and so is your smile. When you’re missing teeth, you don’t feel good about how you look. You’ll go out of your way to avoid being around people for fear of embarrassment if they see you smile, laugh, or eat. The emotional and psychological impact can have a profound effect on your quality of life.

4. Do It For YOU!

At Beck Dental Care, we want to give you options in tooth replacement you can count on. We know that life doesn’t have to continue to pass you by because of a problem that can easily be remedied!

Let us help you get back your smile, your confidence, and your function with dental implants. To find out if they’re a viable option for you, give us a call today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to request an appointment.

3 Ways To Protect Your Child’s Teeth [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 6, 2017

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Being a parent is a tough responsibility. Making sure your kids understand the value of good oral hygiene is part of that. But you don’t have to do it alone!

Our team at Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN want to help with your

family’s dental needs

. That’s why we’re sharing this infographic with you today. Check out three simple ways you can protect your child’s teeth.

Then schedule your family’s routine

dental cleanings and exams

at Beck Dental Care. Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to request an appointment.

Answers To Your Oral Health Questions [FAQ BLOG]

April 21, 2017

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If you’re new to the Columbia, TN area and are looking for a trusted, experienced dental care provider, you’ve come to the right place! Today’s blog answers some of the most common questions we hear from prospective patients. Beck Dental Care has been serving the community for decades, and in the last five years, residents have voted us the best dental practice in the county.

Keep reading to find out more about what to consider when choosing a dentist and what sets our practice apart. Then give us a call at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our convenient

online form

to schedule your next dental checkup!

  1. What if I’m too afraid to go to the dentist?

At Beck Dental Care, we see patients all the time who experience various levels of dental anxiety. We also know that it can affect people of all ages. One of our biggest challenges in protecting the oral health of the good citizens of the Columbia community is helping them understand the importance of overcoming their

dental anxiety

.

Fearing the dentist to the point where you skip regular cleanings and exams can put you at greater risk for cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, and ultimately, tooth loss. This is what we want to help our patients avoid. That’s why we go out of our way to make you feel as comfortable as possible when you come to our Columbia dental office.

We offer options in

sedation dentistry

that can help you stay relaxed while receiving treatment, no matter your level of fear or anxiety. You can choose from nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or IV sedation to suit your needs depending on the length and complexity of your treatment plan. Our team of professionals are highly trained in sedation techniques so that you and everyone in your family receive the dental care needed to achieve their best oral health.

  1. If I’m not experiencing pain or any other kind of dental problems, do I really have to see a dentist?

While it’s good that you’re not experiencing any noticeable symptoms of oral health issues, there are still some dental problems that aren’t as easy to detect unless you’re one of our trained professionals.

The early stage of gum disease, or gingivitis, for example, can creep up on you slowly over a period of time. If left undiagnosed, it can advance to a point where you risk tooth loss and more serious overall health problems.

Our skilled hygienists are specially trained to spot the signs of gum disease and to treat it effectively. That’s why it’s important to keep up with your routine dental checkups in our office. Along with that, you’ll want to make sure good oral hygiene is a priority in your household. Brush twice daily with a soft bristle toothbrush. Floss your teeth once a day to remove food particles and other debris from in between your teeth and gums.

  1.  Why should I bring my family to Beck Dental Care?

Our team wants to give every patient personalized, comfortable dental care. As a thank you for trusting your family’s oral health to Beck Dental Care, we often will offer

specials and promotions

to our patients. For example, if you’re coming to us for the first time, you’ll receive a free dental cleaning and exam and a free digital X-ray.

We also do all we can to provide comfort options in our office, which are especially helpful for those with dental anxiety like we mentioned earlier. You can enjoy your favorite TV show and relax with a cozy blanket and pillow while in the dentist’s chair, for example. Whatever it takes to give you a stress-free dental experience, our warm, caring staff is here to help you.

And we don’t just stop there. Our office houses the latest in advanced digital technology in order to serve our patients efficiently because we care about your oral health and your time.

When it comes to maintaining a healthy smile, our team is one you can count on!

Trust your family’s oral health to our team at Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN. Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment.

Repair Your Damaged Smile with Restorative Dentistry [Blog]

March 18, 2017

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Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN has dedicated decades to helping the people in our community regain the use of their mouth and repair their damaged teeth.

Restorative dentistry

can fix your smile and give you back the wonderful, healthy teeth you deserve.

You may suffer from tooth decay, cracked or broken teeth, or even have a tooth that is missing. Dr. Beck and Dr. Hart have 40-plus years of experience helping people just like you. Call our Columbia, TN dental office today at (931) 388-8452 to set up a time to come in for your dental care.  

Restorative Dentistry Solutions in Columbia, TN

When considering getting restorative dental work done, it is important to know what your options are. Here are some of the restorative dentistry services available at Beck Dental Care, and what each service helps to correct.

  • Tooth Fillings –Tooth decay literally eats away at your teeth, and the further it progresses, the more of your tooth it consumes. The good news is that we can remove your tooth decay. The bad news is that removing it leaves a void in your tooth.

The restorative dental experts at Beck Dental Care have you covered. We will fill the void with a composite resin filling to restore the look of your tooth and protect it from further damage. Our dental team matches your tooth-colored filling to the color of your tooth exactly. This leaves your smile looking natural, healthy, and wonderful.  

  • Root Canals –

    The inner part of your tooth is home to your tooth nerve and a spongy substance, called pulp, that is meant to protect the nerve from damage. Sometimes, the pulp or your nerve, or both, get infected. When that happens, the only way to save your tooth from being removed is to remove the infected nerve and pulp. A root canal is how we do that.

Now, we know that root canals have been hailed as the worst of all dental treatments, but that is simply not true at our office. Root canal treatment saves the life of your tooth, relieves your pain, and saves you from tooth extraction. Beck Dental Care is able to give you a completely painless root canal that will restore your tooth to a useful state and keep your smile full.

  • Dental Crowns and Bridges –

    Cracked and broken teeth will certainly affect your smile. A cracked tooth is only a small accident away from getting broken, and a broken tooth is a dental emergency. Getting the care you need from a dental team that can handle the situation, like Beck Dental Care, is important.

Our dental crowns are amazingly effective at fixing your damaged teeth, but they are also crucial to anchoring dental bridges and refilling your smile. The dental experts at Beck Dental Care offer three types of crown materials and will make sure your custom dental crown or bridge is suited to your situation. Your smile will be whole and functional again with care from the Beck Dental Care team.

  • Dental Implants –

    Sometimes teeth may too damaged to save. In those cases, dental implants can give you back everything you have lost with your real teeth. You get the same level of stability, the natural look, and the durability to make sure they last a lifetime. We use special 3D digital technology to plan your procedure as precisely as possible.

  • Dental Veneers –

    We know what you’re thinking – dental veneers are a cosmetic dentistry solution, right? What you may not know is that they have restorative value as well. Dental veneers are able to not only fix the appearance of a chipped or cracked tooth but also stabilize the tooth to protect it from breaking. If you have a cracked tooth, check out the top-of-the-line dental veneer solutions at Beck Dental Care – your smile will look like new!

Your Smile Can Be as Good as New with Restorative Dentistry

Contact Beck Dental Care at (931) 388-8452 to find out how we can help you repair your damaged smile with restorative dentistry. Restorative dentistry from the expert dental team at Beck Dental Care will rejuvenate your smile and have you looking better than ever before.