{"id":1227,"date":"2023-12-07T14:04:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T19:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nmgworks.com\/clients\/greer619\/blog\/?p=1227"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:18:45","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-foley-al","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweetwatersmile.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentist-foley-al\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmetic Dentist Foley AL"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Cosmetic Dentist Foley AL<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-29\" src=\"https:\/\/sweetwatersmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/swd11-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Cosmetic Dentistry\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweetwatersmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/swd11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sweetwatersmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/swd11-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sweetwatersmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/swd11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sweetwatersmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/swd11-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/sweetwatersmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/swd11-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/sweetwatersmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/swd11-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/sweetwatersmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/swd11.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Oral Care, 55 and Older<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Age doesn\u2019t matter when it comes to taking care of your teeth and mouth.\u00a0 When your mouth stays healthy, you can eat the foods your body needs for good nutrition.\u00a0 Laughing, talking, and smiling is so much easier when your mouth is healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Our teeth are meant to last a lifetime.\u00a0 When you take good care of your teeth and gums, you will be able to protect them for years to come.\u00a0 Tooth decay isn\u2019t something just for the young, it can happen to you as long as you have natural teeth in your mouth.<\/p>\n<p>When tooth decay starts, it ruins the enamel that covers and protects the teeth.\u00a0 When you neglect your mouth, bacteria can cling to your teeth and then form a sticky, colorless film called dental plaque.\u00a0 This plaque leads to tooth decay and cavities.\u00a0 Gum disease also contributes to tooth decay.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210508022441\/http:\/www.sweetwatersmile.com\/About-Us.html\">Cosmetic Dentist Foley AL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fluoride can help adults just like it can help children.\u00a0 When you use fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinse it can help protect the teeth.\u00a0 If you struggle with cavities, your dentist and dental hygienist may suggest a fluoride treatment while you are in the office.\u00a0 Sometimes the dentist will prescribe a fluoride gel or mouth rinse for you to use at your home.<\/p>\n<p>Gum disease, which is also called periodontal or gingival disease is an infection that can harm not only the gum but also the bone that holds the teeth in place.\u00a0 When plaque hangs on to the teeth for too long, it will form a harmful covering that is called tartar.\u00a0 No amount of brushing or flossing can remove tartar.\u00a0 The longer it is left on your teeth, the more damage that can happen.\u00a0 The gums can become red, swollen, and bleed super easily.\u00a0 This is called gingivitis.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210508022441\/http:\/www.sweetwatersmile.com\/service-areas.html\">Cosmetic Dentist Foley AL<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog-images\/post-848-001-1df816319f48-treating-an-abscess-tooth.jpg\" alt=\"21FE7155-28B1-42F0-B6EA-8636B14C10E0_1_105_c.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Visit us for expert care:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=sweet+water+dentistry&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8%20(https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=sweet+water+dentistry&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8)\"><b>Sweet Water Dentistry<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n???? 5915 Sweetwater Cir, Fairhope, AL 36532<br \/>\n???? <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwatersmile.com\/\">sweetwatersmile.com<\/a><br \/>\n???? 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