Koch Aesthetic Dentistry Birmingham Alabama – Blog

Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone in Birmingham when you felt a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel is eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!

Tooth sensitivity can be a signal that something is wrong. It may be caused by periodontal disease or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.

Enamel erosion can be caused by a number of factors including acidic foods and drinks, teeth grinding, or cracked teeth. If your teeth are sensitive following a professional teeth whitening such as the ones we do here at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few weeks.

Surprisingly, one cause of gum recession for our Birmingham patients is brushing too hard. That’s right; it is possible to brush too hard!

If you experience constant or intermittent pain in your teeth or gums, call 205-202-8618 right away to make an appointment. Dr. J. Paul Koch takes tooth pain seriously.

At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham, we not only treat tooth sensitivity problems, we also perform entire smile makeovers for cosmetic dentistry patients in the Vestavia Hills, Crestline, Mountain Brook and Homewood areas. You’ll find us in the 35205 zip code area.

The Dental Spa

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus.

Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached from the tooth, creating a ‘pocket’. This creates a new space for plaque and tartar to grow. In advanced stages of periodontal disease, the toxins created by the bacteria literally rot the gum, teeth and bone.

At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham, we perform the most thorough dental cleanings possible. Gum disease can be reversed in its early stages.

Our goal is to help our dental patients prevent gum disease before any damage occurs. Cleanings include root planing and periodontal scaling. Scaling removes the plaque and calculus above and, especially, below the gumline where your toothbrush cannot reach. Planing smoothes root surfaces so it is more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate and grow. It also creates a healthy surface for the gums to reattach to the root if necessary.

To schedule a deep cleaning, call 205-202-8618. We are located at 2311 Highland Avenue, Suite 323,  in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to providing comprehensive dental cleanings, we create mega-watt smiles for cosmetic dentistry clients. See http://www.KochAesthetics.com for more information about our state-of-the-art dental practice.

Most Birmingham residents have plenty of things to smile about.

However, there are some folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly teeth for years?

It’s time to take care of those tooth problems and get a new lease on life.

Dr. J. Paul Koch DMD at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham can make it happen!

If you are missing one or more teeth, talk to us about dental implants. A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that includes both root and crown. Because it is anchored into the jawbone, it looks and feels like a natural tooth.

Are your teeth yellow or gray? Have your teeth whitened at our dental practice and experience an instant transformation.

Many of your friends and neighbors have benefited from porcelain veneers. They correct several types of imperfections and can be applied in just one visit to our Birmingham dental office.

Dr. J. Paul Koch DMD
Koch Aesthetic Dentistry
http://www.KochAesthetics.com

Birmingham cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art.

I’m Dr. J. Paul Koch of Koch Aesthetic Dentistry and enjoy using my extensive dental training and specialized artistic skills to design treatment plans unique to each of my Birmingham cosmetic dental clients.

In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, I do much more than recommend specific procedures. I consider the shape, alignment, color and condition of the teeth. In order to create a balanced look, the facial shape and coloring is taken into account. The dentistry client’s age, health condition and lifestyle all influence the plan.

At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, there is no one size fits all treatment plan.

My artistic abilities have been perfected over several years of creating smile transformations for my cosmetic dentistry clients. I am constantly receiving the latest training in new techniques and materials.

Even fairly recent cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and porcelain veneers have advanced considerably. Dental implants are a truly remarkable solution for our Alabama dental clients who have lost one or more teeth.

I would love to design a personalized smile makeover for you. When the work has been completed and you are enjoying your new look, it will only be obvious to those who see you all the time. Others will assume you have always been blessed with a naturally beautiful and healthy smile.

• Dr. J. Paul Koch DMD
• Koch Aesthetic Dentistry
• 2311 Highland Avenue, Suite 323, Birmingham, AL
• Birmingham, Alabama 35205
• 205-202-8618
• http://www.KochAesthetics.com

Many Birmingham cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue (and in some cases bone) is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure.

A ‘gummy smile’ is a term used to describe a smile with teeth that appear too short because an unusual amount of bone and soft tissue hide part of the crown. Our Birmingham cosmetic dental patients who have opted for crown lengthening love how their new perfect smile looks and feels. Some of our crown lengthening clients also choose teeth whitening for an extra-dazzling smile!

Crown lengthening is not used solely for cosmetic reasons. When a tooth is injured and breaks at the gum line or if a filling or crown comes off a tooth that contains decay, crown lengthening makes additional tooth structure accessible for further restorative work. It is also used to treat some types of periodontal disease.

At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, we perform cosmetic and restorative crown lengthening for patients in the Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Crestline and Homewood area. The surgery can be performed by a general dentist, periodontist or oral surgeon.

If you are interested in crown lengthening or other cosmetic dental procedures and live in the Birmingham area, schedule an exam with Dr. J. Paul Koch by calling 205-202-8618. We are conveniently located at 2311 Highland Avenue, Suite 323, Birmingham, AL. When you come in, we can show you before and after photos of Alabama cosmetic dentistry clients who are enjoying their new smile.

• Dr. J. Paul Koch DMD
• Koch Aesthetic Dentistry
• http://www.KochAesthetics.com