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The ABC’s Of Good Oral Health! [INFOGRAPHIC]

August 6, 2017

Now that the kids are going back to school, we thought it was the perfect time to remind them about how to maintain good oral health!

At Beck Dental Care, we offer

preventive dental treatments

to help everyone in your family achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Here’s an infographic you can share with the littles in your household to help them start good oral hygiene habits early.

Bring the family to our Columbia, TN dental office for a routine checkup! Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment.

Be A Part Of Our Family At Beck Dental Care [VIDEO]

August 1, 2017

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With a new school year just around the corner, we want you to know who you can trust for your family’s healthy smiles.

Beck Dental Care can meet the

dental needs

of everyone in your family. Hear more about why we love serving the families of the Columbia, TN area in this video message from our own Dr. Oates.

Trust your family’s oral health to Beck Dental Care! Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment.

3 Ways Summer Can Threaten Your Smile [BLOG]

June 11, 2017

Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to get out the swimsuits, inflate the kids’ swimmies, and fire up the grill! The season of sun invites so many fun activities that you and the rest of the family can enjoy together. Beach vacations, trips to the pool, and baseball games… it’s enough to get everyone excited.

Whether you’re spending quality time with family and friends or you’re gearing up to play your favorite summer sport, Beck Dental Care wants to remind you that there are special ways of protecting your family’s smiles to be aware of over the next few months.

Protect Your Smile This Summer

Yes, you definitely want to stay vigilant all year long when it comes to your oral and overall health. But summer, like every season, brings along its own unique threats to your beautiful, healthy smile.

To keep your teeth and gums in tip top shape for all the pictures you’re sure to capture while making memories this season, we’re sharing some information about how summer can threaten your smile and ways to protect you and your family.

Summer Smile Threat #1: Oral Cancer

You’re well aware of the connection between excessive sun exposure and skin cancer. That’s why it’s easy to remember to add sunblock to your shopping list once summer rolls around. You know about harmful ultraviolet rays, so naturally, you wouldn’t let your kids step foot outside for an afternoon in the sun without proper SPF protection.

But, surprisingly, little is ever said about the risk of oral cancer during the summertime. The delicate skin of your lips need protection, too! You’re at an increased risk of oral cancer if you spend too much time out in the sun without sunscreen. That’s why we recommend using a lip balm containing SPF of 30 or higher and that you keep reapplying it to your lips throughout the day.

Summer Smile Threat #2: Dehydration

Your body needs plenty of water in order to function properly. This is never more important than during the hot summer months. You’re probably spending way more time outdoors, and you’re losing crucial fluids through sweat, even if you’re not running around or playing a sport. The prime heat of the day will drain your body of fluids regardless.

So staying hydrated is so important to your health. It’s equally important to protecting your teeth and gums. The reason is because dehydration causes dry mouth, a condition where you can’t produce enough saliva. Saliva helps rinse your mouth of food particles and starving potentially harmful bacteria that live in your mouth. Without saliva’s protection or its nutritional properties for strong tooth enamel, you’re at a greater risk for bad breath, gum disease, cavities, and tooth decay.

Summer Smile Threat #3: Dental Emergencies

As we mentioned earlier, summer calls us to the great outdoors and inspires all kinds of increased physical activity. While that’s awesome for your health, it does make you more susceptible to dental emergencies.

If you or someone in your family plays a sport during the summer months, you should come to Beck Dental Care before the season begins and get a custom-fit athletic mouthguard. Using a mouthguard will give your teeth and gums the kind of protection it needs to prevent oral injuries such as damage to the soft tissue of your mouth or a knocked out tooth.

Come Visit Our Columbia Dental Office This Summer!

Since summer is the halfway mark of the year, it’s the perfect time to schedule your family’s routine

dental cleanings and exams

. Our team at Beck Dental Care are committed to your oral health and will do all we can to make sure your smiles get healthy and stay healthy all year long.

Make sure to add a dental checkup to your list of summer plans! Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment. Remember to ask about our athletic mouthguards for the athletes in your family, as well.

Let’s make this summer a great one for your smile!

Summer Smile Tip: Be Careful With Chlorine! [INFOGRAPHIC]

June 6, 2017

Before you head out to the local pool, our team at Beck Dental Care wants you to be aware of some of the potentially harmful effects chlorine can have on your teeth.

Check out today’s infographic. It lists some of the ways too much exposure to excessive chlorine levels can damage your teeth. With the right information, you can better

protect your family’s smiles

this summer!

The good news is that Beck Dental Care can help you! Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment.

A Dental Office That’s Kid-Approved! [VIDEO]

June 1, 2017

One of the greatest recommendations a dental office can receive is from a child. That’s why we’re sharing Jack’s critique of our Columbia, TN staff with you today.

Here, Jack tells you why Beck Dental Care gets his seal of approval. Hear what he has to say about our gentle, caring team and why he recommends

our practice

to all of his friends. We love this little guy, and so will you!

Choose a dentist you and your kids will love. Come to Beck Dental Care. Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment.

Oral Surgery: Your Plan For A Smoother Experience [BLOG]

May 26, 2017

Ignoring a problem and hoping it will just go away on its own may sound like a good plan, but you know that’s not how it works. Not only does that strategy not solve anything, it can actually make the problem worse or even inspire an entirely new set of problems.

This is especially true when it comes to your health. If you have a dental problem that requires oral surgery, choosing to ignore it will only put you at risk for more serious health issues in the long run. That’s why we want to encourage you to trust your oral health to our team at Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN. Our warm, friendly staff and our highly trained dental professionals will go out of our way to make you feel comfortable while you receive treatment for your dental problem so you can get back to enjoying your life pain-free.

Today, we’re sharing some tips about how you can plan ahead for your

oral surgery

to ensure a smoother recovery and a more positive experience overall.

How Does Oral Surgery Help Your Smile?

Restorative dentistry has come a long way in recent years, so many dental complications can be resolved with simple treatments. But sometimes, there are problems that still require some kind of oral surgery, such as:

-Placing dental implants or implant-supported dentures

-Tooth extractions (wisdom teeth, resolve overcrowding before orthodontic treatment)

-Strengthening your jawbone

-Adding healthy gum tissue

-Saving an infected or damaged tooth

Our dentists are highly skilled professionals who have the training and experience to help solve your dental problems. If you need oral surgery, give our Columbia dental office a call today to set up an appointment.

Planning Ahead For A Smooth Oral Surgery

While Dr. Beck and our experienced team prepares for your procedure, there are several things you can do to prepare as well. This will help make the entire process go more smoothly and could also help speed up your recovery time.

Carefully read all of your pre-op instructions ahead of time.

Make sure to do this a few days in advance. Any instructions provided to you by our team are done so with your best interests in mind, so it’s important to read and understand them. If you wait until the last minute to read over them, you might run into something you don’t understand or something you no longer have time to do.

Be aware of any dietary restrictions in the 24 hours preceding your surgery.

As with any surgery, your doctor may tell you to avoid eating or drinking anything before your surgery. This will vary according to your particular procedure, but usually it’s within those last several hours beforehand. If your surgery is scheduled for early in the morning, you might have to start fasting the night before, for example.

Head to your local grocery store to stock up on soft, bland foods.

Again, depending on your procedure, you may not be ready in the days after your procedure to handle foods that are particularly difficult to chew, so soft foods like applesauce, pudding, or yogurt would be a good idea. Also, spicy foods and certain post-op medications may not sit well on your stomach, so bland foods are a better choice as you heal.

Plan for ways to entertain yourself as you recover.

You might have to take it easy for a couple of days after your procedure, and any pain medications prescribed by your dentist might make it difficult to be up and about. Make sure you stock plenty of easily accessible forms of entertainment while you rest up such as books, movies, or games.

Have some cold packs on hand.

As we mentioned before, you might be prescribed certain medications to relieve any pain or swelling that may occur as a result of your procedure. But one of the things you can do to help you stay comfortable during recovery is to have some cold packs on hand in your freezer to reduce swelling and the pain that can sometimes come with it. While you’re at the store stocking up on soft, bland foods, be sure to grab a cold pack or a bag of frozen vegetables and put it in the freezer the night before your surgery.

Trust our caring, experienced team at Beck Dental Care when you need oral surgery. Give us a call today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule your appointment.

3 Ways To Protect Your Child’s Teeth [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 6, 2017

Being a parent is a tough responsibility. Making sure your kids understand the value of good oral hygiene is part of that. But you don’t have to do it alone!

Our team at Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN want to help with your

family’s dental needs

. That’s why we’re sharing this infographic with you today. Check out three simple ways you can protect your child’s teeth.

Then schedule your family’s routine

dental cleanings and exams

at Beck Dental Care. Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to request an appointment.

A Straight Smile In Six Months From Beck Dental Care [BLOG]

April 26, 2017

Most of the time, when you think about orthodontics, it takes you back to those teen years when all your friends at school wore traditional braces. And maybe you did, too. But the truth is, your teeth never really stop moving. So you might be an adult who has noticed slight shifting in your teeth over the last several years but thought your options in orthodontics were too limited. After all, what adult wants to walk around wearing traditional metal braces for all the world to see?

Call our Columbia, TN dental office today at (931) 388-8452 and ask about our treatment options in orthodontics. You can come in for an appointment to learn more about Six Month Smiles, a great option for adults looking for a faster, more discreet way to a straighter smile.

Why Six Month Smiles Is A Great Option For Adults

Traditional metal braces are still a highly effective solution for straightening crooked teeth and correcting bite alignment. That’s why it’s still the most popular choice with the teen demographic. When so many people in that age bracket are going through orthodontic treatment around the same time, it feels almost like a rite of passage. You know you’re not alone, and therefore, it’s fairly easy to deal with on a social level.

But when you’re an adult seeking orthodontic treatment, the idea of wearing traditional braces is far more awkward. Imagine walking into a boardroom surrounded by your professional colleagues with a mouth full of metal. Do you really want to be in that position for two to three years? Using valuable vacation or sick days for monthly dental visits all the while? The adjustments you’d have to make to your lifestyle as an adult make traditional braces a far less attractive option.

When you call our office to set up an appointment to start Six Month Smiles, you’ll be one step closer to straighter teeth, and you can reach the end of treatment before most people will probably even notice you were wearing braces in the first place.

If you need more reasons to consider this orthodontic method, keep reading!

Six Month Smiles Are More Discreet

As we said before, you’re an adult who shouldn’t have to worry about looking immature, especially in the workplace, just because you’re wearing braces. Traditional braces are more commonly associated with teens, so why walk around with all that metal in your mouth as a grown up?

Six Month Smiles is a great option for adults because they’re clear and more discreet. The clear brackets are held together with more natural-looking wires that match closely the color of your teeth. It’s a less noticeable orthodontic treatment than metal brackets and wires, so you won’t feel as self-conscious while wearing them.

Six Month Smiles Helps You Smile With Confidence

If your teeth are crooked or misaligned, you probably already feel self-conscious about your smile. So another great reason to choose Six Month Smiles from Beck Dental Care is knowing that when your treatment is over, you’ll have a straighter, more attractive smile. Every deserves to feel good about how they look, and with Six Month Smiles, you can restore the confidence you’ve been lacking for so long.

Call our office today to schedule an appointment. Our highly skilled team can help determine if Six Month Smiles is a viable orthodontic solution for you and your lifestyle.

Six Month Smiles Are Faster Than Traditional Braces

Since traditional braces straighten all your teeth, they can take a couple of years to properly position every last one of them. But as an adult, you don’t want to invest all the money, energy, and time going the traditional route straightening teeth people won’t even see. Six Month Smiles focuses on the gentle repositioning of the teeth you really only see when you smile, which is why it’s considered a short-term orthodontic solution.

Everyone’s needs are different, of course, but generally, Six Month Smiles can be completed in only six months. As an adult, you have way too many other things that demand your attention on a daily basis. You deserve to have straight teeth without needing to make all sorts of accommodations to fit treatment into your lifestyle.

Six Month Smiles Are Less Expensive Than Traditional Braces

With traditional braces, you’re looking at monthly visits for up to two or three years to keep up with tightening and positioning that treatment method requires. But with Six Month Smiles, you don’t have to worry about years worth of appointments that disrupt your work and home schedules. All those visits can add up and hurt your pocketbook, too. You have too many financial and familial responsibilities to mess with all that!

Come to Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN and find out if Six Month Smiles is right for you! Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment.

Answers To Your Oral Health Questions [FAQ BLOG]

April 21, 2017

If you’re new to the Columbia, TN area and are looking for a trusted, experienced dental care provider, you’ve come to the right place! Today’s blog answers some of the most common questions we hear from prospective patients. Beck Dental Care has been serving the community for decades, and in the last five years, residents have voted us the best dental practice in the county.

Keep reading to find out more about what to consider when choosing a dentist and what sets our practice apart. Then give us a call at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our convenient

online form

to schedule your next dental checkup!

  1. What if I’m too afraid to go to the dentist?

At Beck Dental Care, we see patients all the time who experience various levels of dental anxiety. We also know that it can affect people of all ages. One of our biggest challenges in protecting the oral health of the good citizens of the Columbia community is helping them understand the importance of overcoming their

dental anxiety

.

Fearing the dentist to the point where you skip regular cleanings and exams can put you at greater risk for cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, and ultimately, tooth loss. This is what we want to help our patients avoid. That’s why we go out of our way to make you feel as comfortable as possible when you come to our Columbia dental office.

We offer options in

sedation dentistry

that can help you stay relaxed while receiving treatment, no matter your level of fear or anxiety. You can choose from nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or IV sedation to suit your needs depending on the length and complexity of your treatment plan. Our team of professionals are highly trained in sedation techniques so that you and everyone in your family receive the dental care needed to achieve their best oral health.

  1. If I’m not experiencing pain or any other kind of dental problems, do I really have to see a dentist?

While it’s good that you’re not experiencing any noticeable symptoms of oral health issues, there are still some dental problems that aren’t as easy to detect unless you’re one of our trained professionals.

The early stage of gum disease, or gingivitis, for example, can creep up on you slowly over a period of time. If left undiagnosed, it can advance to a point where you risk tooth loss and more serious overall health problems.

Our skilled hygienists are specially trained to spot the signs of gum disease and to treat it effectively. That’s why it’s important to keep up with your routine dental checkups in our office. Along with that, you’ll want to make sure good oral hygiene is a priority in your household. Brush twice daily with a soft bristle toothbrush. Floss your teeth once a day to remove food particles and other debris from in between your teeth and gums.

  1.  Why should I bring my family to Beck Dental Care?

Our team wants to give every patient personalized, comfortable dental care. As a thank you for trusting your family’s oral health to Beck Dental Care, we often will offer

specials and promotions

to our patients. For example, if you’re coming to us for the first time, you’ll receive a free dental cleaning and exam and a free digital X-ray.

We also do all we can to provide comfort options in our office, which are especially helpful for those with dental anxiety like we mentioned earlier. You can enjoy your favorite TV show and relax with a cozy blanket and pillow while in the dentist’s chair, for example. Whatever it takes to give you a stress-free dental experience, our warm, caring staff is here to help you.

And we don’t just stop there. Our office houses the latest in advanced digital technology in order to serve our patients efficiently because we care about your oral health and your time.

When it comes to maintaining a healthy smile, our team is one you can count on!

Trust your family’s oral health to our team at Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN. Call us today at (931) 388-8452 or fill out our

online form

to schedule an appointment.

The Key to a Great Smile [Photo]

April 6, 2017

Helping every member of your

family

have a healthy, bright smile is our primary goal here at Beck Dental Care in Columbia, TN. Whether your family needs

dental cleanings and exams

, cavity protection, or even athletic mouthguards for the athletes in your group, our skilled dental team will make sure every smile is taken care of the right way. Call our office today at (931) 388-8452 to schedule your family’s dental care, or use our

online form

to set up a time to come into the office.