Many of the whitening products sold in stores lack the potency to improve significant dental staining problems. To fully remove stains from your smile you will need to have Dr. Letitia M. Williams administer a dental bleaching treatment. The potent whitening agents and professional techniques she employs can remove set-in stains from your teeth without risking harm to your teeth... read more »
Did you know halitosis is common in most people? Well, it’s true! Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is extremely common and treatable, which can help you in your life when it happens. To help you handle halitosis, our team of professionals at Letitia M. Williams, DDS, LLC in Union Springs, Alabama, is happy to talk to you about halitosis... read more »
If our dentist, Dr. Letitia M. Williams, recommends dentures to rescue your smile from missing teeth, you will want to take good care of them. Whether you have custom-crafted complete dentures or partial dentures, your smile care is just as important to maintain as with your own teeth. To help you look and feel your best while wearing your dentures,... read more »
A chip can form on a tooth from something as mundane as grinding your teeth at night or an accidental blow to the face during athletics. People who fail to curb bad habits, like nibbling on pens and pencils, crunching on ice or using their teeth as tools, are at increased risk of minor dental fractures. When this happens, it’s... read more »
You are probably aware that there are many things you could try to keep your pearly whites strong. For example, you may know that flossing and brushing your pearly whites should be crucial parts of protecting your teeth. Similarly, you might know that you should schedule two cleanings with our team every year. During these dental appointments, we’ll examine your... read more »
Do you suffer from sensitive teeth? Does drinking or eating hot or cold foods hurt your pearly whites? Are your teeth ever uncomfortable just because it’s freezing outside? Fortunately, there are quite a few things you can try if you’re interested in dealing with sensitive teeth. Your sensitive teeth could be caused by several problems. In fact, if you lose... read more »
One of the most helpful daily oral hygiene habits you should commit to routine is the use of dental floss. Dental floss can reach areas between teeth that brushing often cannot. To ensure your mouth is at its peak oral health and safety, brush at least twice a day and floss at least once per day as well. Here are... read more »
As you age, it can become more difficult to care for your body. However, did you know that it can also be more difficult to care for your oral health as you age? Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do—and should know—to better care for your teeth as you age. One issue you’re likely to face as... read more »
Did you know that there are people who don’t brush their teeth but still don’t get cavities? Other brush and floss their teeth regularly, but still find themselves fighting tooth decay. Sadly, some people are more vulnerable to cavities than others are, but did you know that you could be more vulnerable to tooth decay because of genetics? You see,... read more »
You probably know that your wisdom teeth usually erupt after all of your other teeth, generally between the ages of sixteen and twenty years old. Since your wisdom teeth are the last to come in, there often isn’t enough room for them to erupt properly. This can lead to a number of serious complications. If there isn’t enough room in... read more »
