Koch Aesthetic Dentistry Birmingham Alabama – Blog

Here at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, we want your teeth to last a lifetime! Tooth enamel is one of the hardest parts of the body, but it is non-renewable so it is important not to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Daily teeth and gum care is the best way to protect tooth enamel.

Even though every Alabama drug store carries hard bristle brushes, we recommend brushing with a soft brush after every meal to gently brush away acid. Scrub too hard, and you can erode enamel. It is ideal to brush immediately after eating, but brushing within 60 minutes of a meal has benefits. The quicker you remove food from your teeth, the better it is for your enamel.

Flossing regularly is also important to keep gums healthy. Whether the food is on tooth surfaces, or hidden in between, it is not doing your enamel any good.

Cosmetic dentist Dr. J. Paul Koch recommends a checkup and thorough cleaning every six months. Our skilled hygienists remove tartar, a substance that attracts plaque to the surface of the teeth and can weaken the teeth’s structures. Regular checkups prevent problems and save you money on expensive restorations (like crowns or dental implants) down the road.

Remember: don’t use your teeth for opening packages! Keep scissors and bottle openers handy. At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, we see damaged teeth and dental work as a result of patients using their teeth as tools. Biting down on something too hard, like ice or hard candy can also damage enamel.

Attention Alabama athletes: be sure to use a mouthguard for team, contact, and recreational sports.

Teeth grinding is also a common dental threat. Be careful not to grind teeth, this can not only wear away enamel but also pave ways for cavities to get in. If you grind your teeth while you are sleeping, make an appointment to be fitted for a night guard. Your enamel will thank you.

Lastly, remember: drink water. Coffee, sports drinks, soda, wine, and tea all contain a lot of acid or sugar, and in some cases both. Cut back, or at least use a straw. These drinks cause a lot of tooth decay for non-water drinkers in Alabama.

We hope you find these Koch Aesthetic Dentistry tips helpful. For more information on dental care, or to schedule an appointment, contact our Alabama dental spa today at 205-202-8618!

J. Paul Koch
Koch Aesthetic Dentistry
205-202-8618
http://www.KochAesthetics.com

Hello Alabama dental friends. Welcome to my Koch Aesthetic Dentistry blog. This site is for our remarkable patients and anyone in the Alabama area who is seeking:

• A smile makeover
• A skilled sedation dentist for anxious patients
• Quick solutions to any immediate oral problems
• A dental practice that focuses on preventative care
• An experienced cosmetic dentist who uses the latest materials and techniques
• A friendly dental atmosphere with amenities that make your visit comfortable and as pleasant as possible

Welcome to Koch Aesthetic Dentistry. I am currently accepting new patients at my elite dental practice which is located at 2311 Highland Ave S, Ste 323, Birmingham, Alabama. I have been practicing cosmetic, sedation, and implant dentistry since 1989. I am a lifetime qualified member of the Crown Council.

I promise you that the tooth restorations (crowns, dental implants, porcelain veneers) we fabricate in our Alabama lab will look as beautiful as your natural teeth did at their best. Many of our Alabama cosmetic dental patients believe that their smile redesigns look far better than they had imagined.

Don’t just dream about the smile of your dreams. At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, your Dream Smile becomes a reality. I look forward to being your Alabama dentist of choice.

Call 205-202-8618 today to schedule an evaluation.

Koch Aesthetic Dentistry 
2311 Highland Ave S, Ste 323
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
http://www.KochAesthetics.com

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.

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

Most Birmingham folks don’t often think of a tooth as a body part that fluctuates in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with chemical processes that occur continually.

The protective enamel that covers the softer interior is made of minerals. Enamel demineralizes (loses some of its density) when coming in contact with acids. Saliva can dilute and neutralize acid so the tooth can remineralize (re-harden). This process isn’t instantaneous, however. While the enamel is soft, the tooth is vulnerable to losing a microscopic outer layer of enamel. If the erosion continues, the much softer dentin is exposed. Eventually, the tooth may need to be extracted.

At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, we are noticing an increase in cases of serious acid erosion. It is apparent that the typical Birmingham diet is becoming more acidic.

The list of acidic foods may surprise you. They include eggs, gravy, asparagus, chicken, cottage cheese, honey, fish, ham, butter, sour cream, aged cheese, and yogurt with active cultures. Generally, food with a high sugar or artificial sweetener content are highly acidic.

Now let’s talk about drinks. You probably already know that soda pop and wine are not good for your teeth. Birmingham teens that sip soda all day can have acid erosion while their young teeth should be at their strongest. In addition to soda, energy drinks are very popular in Birmingham cosmetic dentists are noticing the effects on their dental patients’ tooth enamel.

If you drink soda or energy drinks often, you may want to drink water or chew sugarless gum after downing a can. Stimulating saliva production can speed up the remineralization process.

If your teeth have become more sensitive in general, or in response to hot or cold foods or beverages, you may have acid erosion. To schedule an examination with J. Paul Koch at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, call 205-202-8618 today.

We are a full-service dental office with hundreds of satisfied clients in Birmingham, Vestavia Hills and Homewood.  We are located at 2311 Highland Ave S, Ste 323 in Birmingham. We are working to raise awareness of the oral health dangers of acid erosion. We hope you have benefited from this Koch Aesthetic Dentistry blog article and look forward to your visit.  We also offer implant dentistry and sedation dentistry.

Periodontal disease in Alabama is more common than you might think, and can be cured with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity.

What is periodontal disease? According to this article on Wikipedia, periodontal disease is ‘the name of a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth.’

Periodontal disease, more commonly called ‘gum disease’, is an inflammation or infection of the gums. Periodontal disease can be very painful in some extreme conditions, and can limit your ability to eat normally. In some cases, periodontal disease can affect your smile, and can create cosmetic concerns.

If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause irreversible damage. When caught early by your cosmetic dentist and treated, periodontal disease can be little more than an inconvenience. However the best policy is to practice good dental hygiene to keep periodontal disease at bay.

One of the best ways to avoid periodontal disease is to get a regular dental check up at your local Birmingham dentist.

Give us a call at 205-202-8618 to schedule your next dental checkup; we look forward to seeing you.  We also provide implant dentistry and sedation dentistry services.

— Dr. J. Paul Koch

Facial injuries occur all too often in the Birmingham area. Vestavia Hills, Crestline Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Hoover construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Alabama motorists sustain injuries in collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face.

Serious facial injuries can affect the victim’s ability to eat, breathe, and speak. Because of the essential physical processes at risk, a person who has suffered a facial injury should receive medical care as soon as possible. Injuries to the mouth are treated by cosmetic dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

At Koch Aesthetic Dentistry, we strongly advocate the use of protective equipment for every type of sport, whether it is a team sport or individual activity. Call us at 205-202-8618 for mouthguard recommendations regarding your (or your child’s) specific sport.

Likewise, the Birmingham workplace injury rate can be reduced with increased use of appropriate protective equipment and adherence to safety procedures. With respect to Birmingham motor vehicle injuries, the following instructions bear repetition: Wear your seatbelt and don’t send or read text messages while driving!

If you have suffered a recent injury to your face, mouth or jaw, schedule a dental consultation with Dr. J. Paul Koch of Koch Aesthetic Dentistry. If you are having dental problems (functional or aesthetic) due to an untreated past injury, I can also develop an effective treatment plan.  We offer cosmetic dentistry procedures such as dental implants and porcelain veneers.

My office is located at 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 323 in Birmingham.

Dr. Paul Koch.

In Birmingham, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems. Tooth decay also affects adults. Koch Aesthetic Dentistry serves people from 12 to 95 years old to help fight tooth decay.

Bacteria are a common cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with plaque and acids to break down the enamel coating on your teeth. The breakdown of your tooth enamel can often result in the development of small holes in your teeth which are known as cavities. The breaking down of your tooth enamel is known as tooth decay, and it is a serious dental problem for children and adults in Birmingham.

Alabama tooth decay is typically a result of diet and oral hygiene choices. When sticky foods are consumed and allowed to sit on the teeth, or foods full of sugars and starches are consumed frequently throughout the day, tooth decay can result. Foods to avoid include soda and sugary chewing gum; these foods tend to stay around for a while and create an environment where bacteria thrive. To help prevent tooth decay, simply limit sugary and starchy foods between meals. Also, brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing at least once a day, and visiting your local Birmingham cosmetic dentist in Alabama for regular check ups and cleanings will help prevent tooth decay.

Hello, my name is Dr. J. Paul Koch and I work at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry located at 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 323 Birmingham, Alabama. Tooth decay is a preventable dental problem, and I can help. I will be happy to meet you, and to give you an idea of the many ways we can help you prevent tooth decay and avoid a more costly or even painful ailment.

We at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry specialize in  cosmetic dentistry including services such as dental implants and teeth whitening.  We would be happy to discuss with you any health concerns related to your teeth. Give us a call at 205-202-8618.

Dr. Paul Koch

A Birmingham cosmetic surgeon has specialized schooling in addition to the training a general surgeon completes. Likewise, a true cosmetic dentist has completed rigorous courses in addition to dental school. Of course, many Birmingham general dentists offer cosmetic dentistry treatment.

Teeth whitening, crowns, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding are some of the common procedures in the Birmingham, Alabama area.

In many cases, Birmingham general dentists achieve excellent results. However, there is a difference between adequate results and incredible results. Birmingham  cosmetic dentists have the skills and experience to create absolutely beautiful smiles.

You have probably seen attractive front teeth porcelain crowns performed by a general dentist. They are often perfectly shaped, correctly aligned and pleasingly white. But have you ever seen front teeth crowns done by a true artist? The color, translucency, and texture take the crowns to the ultimate level of breathtaking beauty.

I am Dr. J. Paul Koch of Koch Aesthetic Dentistry in Birmingham. I would love to tell you the specifics about my experience and specific training in the specialty of cosmetic dentistry. I can show you photos of mediocre cosmetic procedures performed by competent general dentists and you can compare them with photos of some of my actual Birmingham cosmetic dentistry patients.

For a cosmetic dentistry consultation, call 205-202-8618 today.