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 »
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 »
At our dental practice in Union Springs, Alabama, we encourage our patients to take good care of your child’s baby teeth to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles. Dr. Letitia M. Williams would like to share some basic guidelines to help you care for your child's smile in the early years. In the beginning, cleaning your child’s teeth is easy:... read more »
With the winter rush beginning to form around us, you should jump on board with a brighter smile today. What better way to greet the holiday season than with a whiter smile. Teeth whitening treatments are fast and effective ways to brighten your smile in as little as one use. Below are a few of the various ways to enjoy... read more »
At the dental practice of Letitia M. Williams, DDS, LLC, we are happy to offer dental crowns for our patients in Union Springs, Alabama, and the neighboring communities. In addition to covering a damaged tooth or a dental implant, a dental crown can be used to help a tooth’s shape or appearance to look more attractive, as well as keep... read more »
Flossing is a vital oral hygiene technique that needs to be performed at least once a day, especially on your child’s smile if you want them to have the best oral health possible. However, Dr. Letitia M. Williams and our dental team understands that that might be a difficult task to accomplish if you don’t quite understand how to floss your... read more »
At the dental practice of Dr. Letitia M. Williams and our team, we are pleased to offer porcelain and resin dental veneers for our patients in Union Springs, Alabama, and the surrounding areas. Dental veneers are a fairly quick, pleasing and safe fix for front teeth that are less attractive than you would like them to be. Veneers are often used... read more »
Who doesn’t love a cool glass of water? In addition to being refreshing on a hot day or after some strenuous exercise, water has some serious benefits for your oral health. But many people don’t get enough water. After all, the majority of our bodies is actually water, and we need a lot to keep all our complex systems running.... read more »
If you are having unusually dry mouth symptoms, you are not alone. Dry mouth commonly arises when saliva produced is decreased by the salivary glands in the mouth. This can develop as a side effect of medication or even a condition that directly affects the salivary glands. Saliva helps prevent tooth decay by neutralizing acids produced by bacteria and by... read more »