Beck Dental Care Blog

Try as we might, most of us will experience a cavity or two in our lifetime. Tooth decay is an incredibly common problem: the CDC estimates that over 90% of adults have had a cavity, and one in four have untreated tooth decay. Traditionally, these issues were corrected with amalgam (metal) fillings. However, new research indicates that these restorations could end up doing your smile more harm than good in the long run. Find out why experts say it’s important to replace metal fillings and why tooth-colored fillings in Columbia are the ideal alternative.  

Does it seem like your smile is becoming increasingly discolored? While there are plenty of factors that can change the color of your teeth, the most likely culprit is your diet. A variety of foods and beverages are notorious for causing enamel stains, including wine, coffee, curry, soy sauce, and blackberries. Although these items are all very different, they all contain compounds known as tannins. Read on as your Columbia dentist explains how the tannins in your diet can influence the appearance of your pearly whites and what you can do to protect your pearly whites.

Whether you’ve been missing all your teeth for a very long time or using a denture for several years, neither circumstance is exactly ideal. Struggling with a denture that won’t stay in place is hardly a way to live. However, you may find it difficult to cover the costs of a comfortable and reliable replacement! With a hybrid dental bridge in Columbia, you can address severe tooth loss without breaking the bank along the way. Keep reading to learn more about why this method of tooth replacement has gotten so popular!

Do you fear going to the dentist? You aren’t alone. Studies find that more that half of Americans suffer from some amount of dental anxiety or fear. However, dental phobia is a more serious issue that leaves people full of panic and terrified, even if they know that their fears are irrational. There are many different reasons that people suffer from this, and with modern dental technology, there is a solution! Your sedation dentist in Columbia shares why people suffer from dental phobia and how sedation dentistry can help patients overcome their fears.

Do you want to enhance your smile by reducing discoloration that’s become apparent on your teeth? Teeth whitening is a great option, but it can be easy to make mistakes and cause damage to your smile. Continue reading to learn about some common mistakes people make when trying to whiten their teeth as well as how teeth whitening in Columbia can help to reduce discoloration and stains.

As COVID-19 continues to affect the daily lives of pretty much everyone in the country, families are finding ways to enjoy their summer in the safety of their own homes. Your dentist in Columbia wants to help you do that! That is one of the reasons why we are hosting a fantastic summer fun giveaway. Keep reading to learn what the prize is, how you can enter to win it, and how we feel about our fantastic patients.

It seems like everyone has been spending their time in quarantine achieving something they’ve always wanted to do, from learning a new language to improving their cooking skills. The only thing you’ve really wanted to accomplish is straightening your crooked teeth. You figure the easiest way to do that is by purchasing mail-order clear aligners online. After all, they look so easy. As it turns out, there are a few reasons why you’re better off seeing your dentist for clear aligners instead of ordering them from some website. Keep reading to learn how aligners from your dentist, specifically ClearCorrect in Columbia, are more beneficial than those you can order online.