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Decatur Smiles

Care for the whole mouth — and the whole person

We organize our care around what you're trying to achieve rather than the procedure name. Five whole-health pillars, from the prevention that keeps you well to cosmetic work. Each treatment opens a deeper page on what it is and who it helps.

Prevention that keeps small problems small

The foundation of whole-health dentistry: catch risk early and measure what's happening in your mouth.

Saliva Testing

A simple saliva sample that reveals your decay and gum-disease risk.

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Comprehensive Exams

Thorough check-ups that look at the whole picture, including oral-cancer screening at every visit.

Hygiene & Cleanings

Professional cleanings, with a cadence tailored to your individual risk.

Polishing & Stain Removal

Lifts everyday surface stains from coffee, tea, and tobacco for a smoother, brighter finish after a cleaning.

Digital Radiography

Sharp digital X-rays at minimal exposure, with images that appear instantly so we can catch problems early.

CBCT 3D Imaging

A cone-beam scan that builds a 3D picture of bone, roots, and nerve canals — for precise diagnosis and planning when a flat X-ray isn't enough.

Periodontal Health

Annual gum screenings and care that protect the foundation your teeth stand on.

pH Testing

A quick read on the acidity that drives enamel breakdown, so we can rebalance it.

Sealants

A thin protective coating that shields the grooved chewing surfaces most prone to decay.

Gingivitis Treatments

Targeted care that reverses early gum inflammation before it deepens.

Bacterial-Reduction Therapies

Rinses and protocols that lower the harmful bacterial load driving decay and disease.

Least-invasive-first, biological care

We disinfect, strengthen, and re-harden teeth before reaching for the drill, so more of your natural tooth stays intact.

Ozone Therapy

A drill-free way to disinfect, calm inflammation, and let the body do more of its own healing.

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Laser Therapy

Picasso Clairo laser treatment used alongside deep cleaning to reduce bacteria in periodontal pockets.

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Silver Diamine Fluoride

A liquid we paint on that stops active decay — no needle, no drill.

Curodont Remineralization

Guided enamel regeneration that rebuilds early lesions from the inside out.

ICON Resin Infiltration

A minimally invasive treatment for incipient lesions and white spots — no drilling.

Bioactive Restorations

Materials that release minerals and bond with your tooth as they fill it.

Microabrasion

Polishing away surface stains and white spots with Opaluster & MI Paste — conservatively.

White-Spot Treatment

Evening out the chalky white marks left by early decay or braces, without removing tooth.

TMJ Treatments

For jaw pain, clicking, and clenching: finding what's actually straining the joint before anything is treated.

T-Scan & Occlusal Adjustment

Digital bite-force mapping that finds the pressure points stressing your jaw, so the adjustment is measured rather than guessed.

Joint Vibration Analysis

A quick, non-invasive read on TMJ health that listens to how your jaw joints move.

Sleep and Airway

At Decatur Smiles we can assist our patients with getting a home sleep study ordered through their medical insurance and delivered to their door. The results are read by board-certified sleep-specialist ENTs. Then, in many cases, we can fit a personally designed sleep appliance to treat mild to moderate sleep apnea. Many people find that their custom oral appliance is easy to get used to, and that traveling is easier too. Obstructive sleep apnea patients use the appliance, which works by gently repositioning the jaw to move excess tissue and anatomy away from the back of the throat.

In adults we see common symptoms of sleep and airway issues as headaches, consistent fatigue, snoring, and dry mouth. In children we notice it more with mouth breathing, restless sleep often accompanied by grinding teeth, and focusing issues that can often be misdiagnosed as ADHD. We may also assist in referrals to an airway-focused orthodontist, who may use palatal expanders or braces to create more space for your tongue placement and increase the airway.

For sleep apnea

Sleep Studies

A home sleep study, ordered through your medical insurance and delivered to your door. The results are read by board-certified sleep-specialist ENTs.

Oral Sleep Appliances

A custom appliance for mild to moderate sleep apnea, worn at night. It's the one described above — it repositions the jaw to open the airway.

For grinding and clenching

Grinding often turns up alongside restless sleep, so these sit here too. They protect your teeth and ease the jaw tension — they don't treat sleep apnea itself; that's the appliance above.

Occlusal Guards

A custom-fitted guard that protects your teeth from the wear of night-time clenching and grinding.

Clenching Splint (Omni-Splint)

A night appliance for heavy clenchers. It covers the upper and lower teeth, with a small ramp at the front that keeps your back teeth from meeting — so you can't bear down as hard. That eases the jaw-muscle tension behind many tension headaches, and spares your teeth the wear.

Rebuild what's worn, broken, or missing

When repair is the right call, we rebuild for strength, comfort, and a bite that works.

3D Printing & In-House Appliances

Surgical guides, night guards, Essix retainers, and bleaching trays made in-house—usually next day and sometimes same day.

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Digital Impressions

A quick digital scan of your teeth that replaces the goopy mold tray — more comfortable, and precise enough for crowns and clear aligners.

Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

Comprehensive reconstruction that restores function and health across your whole bite.

Dental Implants

A stable, natural-feeling replacement for missing teeth that preserves the bone beneath.

All-Ceramic White Fillings

Tooth-colored, mercury-free restorations that blend in and bond to your tooth.

Crown & Bridge

Custom crowns and bridges that rebuild damaged teeth and fill the gaps between them.

Dentures

Full dentures, fitted and adjusted until they sit comfortably and you can eat and speak without thinking about them.

Partials

A removable partial denture that replaces some missing teeth while keeping the healthy ones you still have.

Cosmetic care for a smile you like

Whitening, alignment, and artistry, designed around your face.

Teeth Whitening

Professional whitening that lifts years of stain safely, brighter than any drugstore kit.

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Invisalign / Clear Aligners

Straighten your teeth invisibly, for a healthier bite as well as a better-looking smile.

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Digital Smile Design

Preview your new smile before we start — designed digitally around your face.

Veneers

Thin, custom porcelain shells that transform shape, color, and proportion.

Cosmetic Bonding

Artful tooth-colored resin that reshapes chips and imperfections in a single visit.

Cosmetic Injection Bonding

A precise, minimally invasive bonding technique for natural-looking enhancements.

Diastema Closure

Closing the gap between teeth conservatively, without braces or veneers.

Botox

Small injections that relax overactive jaw muscles — easing the pain of TMJ/TMD and heavy clenching — and can soften facial lines as well. An out-of-pocket option, since insurance doesn't cover it.

No-Prep Veneers

Veneers bonded over the tooth as it is, with little or no enamel removed — the least invasive way to change a smile's shape or shade.

Replacing Old Dental Work

Swapping worn or mismatched crowns, fillings, and bonding for work that looks like your own teeth again.