Koch Aesthetic Dentistry Birmingham Alabama – Blog

Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile

Many so-called Birmingham cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. Dental procedures such as tooth replacement are smile-enhancing and, more importantly, prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking.

Myth #2: A Dental Bridge is the Only Way to Replace a Missing Tooth

Dental bridges are a cosmetic dental procedure that have been used for many years with success. However, dental implants are often a better choice for replacing one or more missing teeth. Dental implants have many advantages for dental patients. They feel like natural teeth, they are stronger, and they are easier to clean than dental bridges. Tooth implants can also be used to anchor dentures or partial dentures.

Myth #3: At-Home Kits are as Effective for Tooth Whitening Than a Professional Dental Solution

At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, we offer our Birmingham dental patients teeth whitening treatments that provide a much greater level of whiteness than at-home kits. At-home kits may remove surface stains, but they do not provide optimum results and can often lead to uneven coloring.

Myth #4: Dental Bonding is the Best Way to Fix a Chipped Tooth.

Dental bonding can restore the shape of a tooth, but may not be the best long-term solution. If you have a damaged tooth, you may be a good candidate for porcelain veneers. Call us at 205-202-8618 to set up an appointment so we can determine the best solution for you.

Myth #5: Braces are the Only Way to Straighten Teeth

Braces are often part of a transforming dental makeover for teens and adults alike. However, if your teeth are only slightly crooked, Invisalign invisible braces can dramatically improve your smile.

Dr. J. Paul Koch DMD
Commitment to creating beautiful smiles for our patients
Koch Aesthetic Dentistry
2311 Highland Avenue, Suite 323, Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Alabama 35205
http://www.KochAesthetics.com
205-202-8618

Sometimes we research our Birmingham mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than our dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more important than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, we love to answer questions about your teeth. You should be asking your Alabama dentist any question you have about the care and status of your teeth.

For instance, you may have questions about the school of dentistry and dental specialties studied. Though important, dentistry school is not the only place to gain dental experience, however. Dr. J. Paul Koch has been performing complex dental procedures since 2000.

You should also be asking about the dentistry specialties your dentist offers such as tooth restoration or Invisalign invisible braces. These services may not be important to you now, but it is a good idea to have an understanding of your options, and to know what your dentist has to offer.

If you are contemplating smile restoration, tooth implants, or tooth whitening, evaluate cosmetic dentistry options with your dentist. Look at ‘before and after’ pictures, and ask your Birmingham dentist what procedures may be right for you.

General dentists offer a variety of dental services such as tooth extractions and tooth fillings, and can treat every member of the family. At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, we specialize in smile restoration, cosmetic and recontructive dentistry and dental implants.

You have many choices for your Birmingham family dentistry. We welcome questions about all aspects of our Koch Aesthetic Dentistry practice. Visit us at 2311 Highland Avenue, Suite 323, Birmingham, Alabama and talk to a member of our passionate team about your smile, your comfort and your professional care.

Visit our Birmingham dentistry website at http://www.KochAesthetics.com

In Birmingham, Alabama a dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. Koch Aesthetic Dentistry located at 2311 Highland Avenue, Suite 323, Birmingham, Alabama 35205 tries to change that image with a passion about your smile, your comfort and our professional care staff and qualified dentists. However, endodontic therapy, a dental procedure commonly known as a root canal, still carries a strong association with pain that sometimes keeps people from regularly visiting the dentist and tending optimally to their oral health.

When a tooth becomes badly infected or decayed, a qualified dentist can clean the inside of the tooth by removing the bacteria, soft tissue (called pulp), decayed nerve tissue, and any debris that may be causing the tooth infection from the inside of the tooth. Your qualified dentist will then seal the tooth to prevent further decay and finish by applying a crown or filling. This is the process and purpose of a root canal. The process can be completed, typically, in just a few visits to your dentist. In many cases, a root canal procedure is a better option than removing the infected tooth since it allows you to keep your natural tooth.

Teeth that are more prone to requiring a root canal procedure are cracked or chipped, have received repeated dental procedures, have been damaged by trauma to the face, or are suffering from deep tooth decay. Wearing a mouth guard can help prevent damage sustained to teeth and practicing good oral hygiene habits, such as daily flossing and brushing, coupled with regular dental visits, can reduce the possibility of needing a dental root canal.

Though a root canal can be intimidating or scary, educating yourself and talking to your local dentist in the Birmingham, Alabama area can relieve much of your anxiety. Root canals are often not painful, and for many people the pain of the infection experienced beforehand is worse than any pain that might be experienced during the procedure, and the relief is well worth the trouble.

Give Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham, Alabama a call at 205-202-8618 to see what we can do for your oral health.

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Wishing for a whiter smile but not sure how to get it? Are you new to tooth whitening lingo? At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham, Alabama, we educate clients on the variety of affordable teeth whiting treatments; from whitening trays to teeth bleaching to opalescence whitening. We do smile whitening in Brimingham every day.

Almost every toothpaste claims to whiten teeth, but as we age our teeth gradually turn yellow or gray, despite all the whitening toothpastes we use regularly. Tooth enamel, while one of the hardest substances in the body, is porous. Over time, the food and drinks that comes in contact with our teeth cause staining and discoloration. You probably have already discovered that a toothbrush cannot clean these microscopic pores.

Carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide are the two main smile whitening ingredients. They can penetrate the outer layer of your teeth to remove the build-up, and help restore whitening to teeth. Call Koch Aesthetic Dentistry at 205-202-8618 to schedule an appointment and we will explain the difference between these tooth bleaching ingredients and how they may affect your smile whitening results.

At-home teeth whitening products are probably not a good choice if you have crowns or veneers. You could end up with extremely uneven results or possible damage to your existing cosmetic dentistry.

We know the best teeth bleaching options and can recommend the perfect white smile solution for you.

At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham, we hope to see you soon. Give us a call at 205-202-8618.