Koch Aesthetic Dentistry Birmingham Alabama – Blog

Attention Birmingham dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Birmingham scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the study which was published in the British Medical Journal.

I quote from the Science Daily article:

“The authors, led by Professor Richard Watt from University College London, analyzed data from over 11,000 adults who took part in a Scottish Health Survey. The research team analyzed data about lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, physical activity, and oral health routines.”

“Once the data was adjusted for established cardio risk factors, the researchers found that participants who reported less frequent toothbrushing had a 70 percent extra risk of heart disease compared to individuals who brushed their teeth twice a day.”

I am cosmetic dentist Dr. J. Paul Koch DMD of Koch Aesthetic Dentistry. The Scottish survey is one of many that confirms the link between oral health and overall health. Simply put: you aren’t healthy unless your gums and teeth are healthy.

It doesn’t matter if you are a lean Birmingham distance runner with a pulse of fifteen beats a minute and a blood pressure of 100 over 60. It doesn’t matter if you are a vegan who has eaten a nutritionally balanced, low-fat diet for the past five years. If you have inflamed gums and tooth decay, you are at risk for problems in other areas of the body.

The phone number for Koch Aesthetic Dentistry is 205-202-8618. If you have concerns about your oral health, I invite you to schedule an examination today.

Perhaps your teeth and gums are healthy but you wish your smile was more attractive. We can help you there also with a smile redesign. Porcelain veneers, crowns, inlays/onlays, and orthodontia are all available to solve any cosmetic problems you wish to correct. We also offer sedation dentistry for those Birmingham patients who may experience dental anxiety.

My team and I are passionate about your comfort and your professional care. We will help keep your smile beautiful for life.

Call us at 205-202-8618 to learn more about the services we offer at our dental spa.

Welcome to the dental practice of Dr. J. Paul Koch, DMD.

We provide comprehensive full service cosmetic dentistry for clients in Birmingham and other nearby communities.

We are passionate about your smile, your comfort and your professional care. Our team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help Dr. Koch exceed our clients’ expectations. At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, we understand the value of a healthy and beautiful smile.

We are dedicated to providing each client with personalized care in our state-of-the-art dental practice. We pride ourselves on our use of the latest dental technology, including sedation dentistry and laser dentistry.

Koch Aesthetic Dentistry is located at 2311 Highland Ave S, Ste 323 in Birmingham. For more information about our staff, see http://www.kochaesthetics.com/meetdrkoch.htm.

If you have an attractive Birmingham smile, we can help you keep it that way with professional deep cleanings and thorough examinations. We set the standard for cosmetic dentistry in the greater Birmingham area. We also offer a wide range of cosmetic procedures, including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, invisible braces and dental implants.

If it has been a while since you have received a professional dental cleaning in Birmingham, call our dental spa at 205-202-8618 today to schedule a cleaning with one of our friendly hygienists. Your teeth will feel amazingly clean, silky and smooth after the chalky plague and calculus is removed.

Whether you need an examination or a complex dental surgery, at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry we’ll get you smiling again!

Have you ever wished your Alabama cosmetic dentist could glue new pearly white covers on your existing teeth as easy as you paint a wall in your house? Guess what? With porcelain veneers, it’s possible. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin tooth-shaped fronts that are permanently bonded to your natural teeth.

Unlike a dental crown procedure, your Alabama dentist does not need to remove tooth structure to place the restoration. If the teeth in question have decay, come see us immediately.

Call 205-202-8618 to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Alabama, dental veneers are used alone and in combination with other cosmetic dental procedures to create complete smile makeovers. Because they can correct cosmetic tooth misalignment in one visit, veneers are sometimes referred to as ‘instant orthodontics’.

Do veneers look like natural teeth?
Skilled Alabama cosmetic dental lab artists create porcelain veneers with the color, reflective properties, and translucency of natural teeth: perfect natural teeth, that is. In addition, porcelain veneers can be made in any size or shape.

Are veneers at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry strong?
Porcelain veneers are fabricated out of extremely durable material. If you have questions about whether a veneer or dental crown is the best choice for you, talk to Dr. J. Paul Koch. Dr. Koch will consider the size and condition of the tooth and its position in the mouth.

How long do veneers last?
Some Koch Aesthetic Dentistry smile makeover clients have veneers they received over 15 years ago. (And they still look terrific!) If properly cared for, veneers can last as long as dental crowns.

Are porcelain veneers affordable in Alabama?
The cost of cosmetic dental veneers at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry is competitive with other premium cosmetic dental practices in the area. We use what we believe is the top Alabama dental lab to create our client’s veneers and a significant portion of the cost of veneers goes to the lab. Porcelain veneers are often less expensive in Alabama than crowns and invisible braces. For questions about the cost of porcelain veneers, call our office at 205-202-8618.

Dr. J. Paul Koch
Koch Aesthetic Dentistry
2311 Highland Ave S, Ste 323
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
205-202-8618
http://www.kochaesthetics.com/meetdrkoch.htm

Your Birmingham dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but they will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from your mouth as well as neutralize the acids that cause plaque.

This is great news for dessert lovers in the Birmingham area because it means that sweets consumed after meals have a lower risk to your teeth because your mouth is already in optimum cleansing mode.

Birmingham dentists agree that sweets after meals are preferable to sweets eaten between meals as snacks.

Also remember that what sweets you eat can be as important as when you eat them. Birmingham dentists are constantly reminding their dental patients that sticky candies stay on your teeth for a long time, even when your saliva is flowing. And hard candies that you suck for an extended time give bacteria a perfect environment to create enamel-weakening acids.

My name is Dr. J. Paul Koch and I am a cosmetic dentist in Birmingham. My practice is Koch Aesthetic Dentistry located at 2311 Highland Ave S, Ste 323, Birmingham, AL.

Our professional and passionate staff  is here to help you have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. We care about your smile, as well as your comfort. Our practice provides general and cosmetic dentistry procedures such as tooth whitening, veneers, invisible braces, and dental implants. We also offer sedation dentistry for patients who usually experience dental anxiety.

We are currently accepting new patients. Call today to book an appointment!

Dr. J. Paul Koch
Koch Aesthetic Dentistry
2311 Highland Ave S, Ste 323
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
205-202-8618
http://www.kochaesthetics.com/meetdrkoch.htm