Blog: Teeth Cleanings

There’s no doubt about it: dental care is important to not only your oral health, but also to your overall health. A lot of people don't have dental insurance, and even if you do have insurance, there are still copays and deductibles that can make dental care costly. So, how much does it cost to clean your teeth, and ...

Imagine that you were able to wish yourself perfect teeth and a flawless smile. But, from the moment your new teeth appear, they would be under threat – perfect teeth won’t remain perfect for long without consistent and comprehensive oral health care. So, along with your routine dental check-ups, essential teeth care happens at home.

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Your semi-annual dental cleaning is coming up, but you’re confident that you have been doing an excellent job with your oral hygiene, and your teeth feel fine. So, you can skip the appointment “just this once.”

If you are committed to brushing and flossing properly, congratulations. However, no amount of brushing and flossing at home can remove all the plaque ...

It’s easy for dental visits to fall to the bottom of your to-do list. You have a life that’s already full of commitments, you aren’t experiencing any problems, and hey, you aren’t all that fond of dental visits anyway.

The problem with postponing appointments is that if a problem like gum disease is already developing, it will only get worse ...

You often hear that sugar is the number one enemy to your teeth, but do you know why that is? It's not actually sugar itself that causes damage to your teeth, it's more about the chain of events that sugar causes to happen in your mouth after you eat it. Your dentist in Birmingham, AL shares more about the ...

Periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gums caused by a bacterial infection. Commonly referred to as gum disease, it affects more than 70 percent of people over the age of 65 in the US. Gum disease is more common among men, but even so, the infection still impacts about 38% of the female population  

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I've been told for years, since I was a little kid, that I need to floss every day because my toothbrush cannot clean between my teeth.  Truth be told, I didn't actually start flossing my teeth regularly until sometime during my first or second year of dental school, after I'd seen enough pictures of periodontal disease and lost teeth ...

Routine preventive services like dental exams and cleanings play an essential role in helping you to achieve problem-free oral health. However, these treatments, are more effective when you pay attention to your oral health habits.

For instance, it’s easy to get a little lax with your home hygiene routine. If you aren’t experiencing any problems, you may think that it’s ...

Taking care of your teeth doesn't seem like it should be that challenging, right? After all, you brush and floss twice a day, that's all you need to worry about, isn't it? While keeping up with your regular home care routine is important, did you know that how you brush your teeth is as important as how often? Dr. ...

You received an appointment reminder from your dentist in Birmingham, AL for your semi-annual exam, but your teeth feel fine, and you don't know how you're going to find an hour or more in your busy schedule anyway. So, you put off the appointment - for now - and decide to wait until you feel the need to check ...

When you're sick with a cold or the flu, it can be difficult to focus on keeping up with your oral health. It's important, however, and often makes people feel more healthy while sick. Here are some tips on how to keep up from your Birmingham, AL dentist: 

Keeping up with oral health in Birmingham, AL

1. Brush your teeth: When you're stuck ...

Your oral health depends on a lot more than just your brushing routine, and developing good oral hygiene habits can help you maintain healthy teeth and gums. From daily oral care to regular dental visits in Birmingham, AL , there are several ways you can enhance your dental health and avoid painful and costly dental concerns such as gum disease, ...

Probiotics are healthy bacteria, and you may already know about their beneficial effects on gastrointestinal health. But you may be surprised to learn that an increasing number of studies now show that probiotics may also affect the oral cavity in many ways that support a healthier smile.

At Cook Family Dentistry, it is our job to stay current ...