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You can fix your smile. Whether you need to fix one tooth or the front of your smile, dental veneers are an excellent option for transforming your teeth. At our Decatur, AL office, we can help you created the smile of your dreams. If you are interested in this or any of our cosmetic services, schedule a consultation at the office of Dr. Charles Betts soon. You can contact us online for call ...

High-quality general dentistry takes a team effort. That’s why we are highlighting one of the members of our team in today’s post. Sylvia Betts has a background in nursing, and she has a passion for patient care and education. Like everyone at Charles F. Betts, Jr., D.M.D. Family Dentistry, she wants you to be as healthy as you can be. To improve or maintain your oral health, pay us a ...

You know that you should do it, but you just haven’t. Getting professional dental care is important for your oral and overall health. Maybe you’ve been busy with work or family stuff. Maybe you forgot, or maybe you have dental anxiety. Whatever the reason, it’s OK. Our team at Charles F. Betts, Jr., D.M.D. Family Dentistry has three good reasons for you to visit us. ...

Dental emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. We understand this at our Decatur, AL office, which is why you should call 256-274-8680 whenever you or someone you love needs emergency dental care. If you call during our regular hours, we’ll set aside time for you. If you call outside our normal hours, your call will be routed to our dentist, Charles Betts Jr., DMD. He can advise you on ...

Your smile says a lot about you … unless you don’t feel comfortable sharing your smile. You might have a chipped tooth. You may have crooked teeth. Your teeth might be yellow or darker than you would like. If you live in Decatur, AL, help is nearby. You can fix those flaws and feel great about smiling again. Our cosmetic dentistry can give you the smile of your dreams. To learn more, ...

You should be able to enjoy eating. Whether you are curled up on the couch watching a movie or dining out with friends, you shouldn’t be worried about what you can eat. Likewise, eating should not feel like a chore, and it shouldn’t be painful either. If you are having any of these issues, Charles Betts Jr. DMD can help. In the video below, he discusses what we look for to find a ...

You remember your grandparents' dentures … sitting in a glass, soaking … until they would put them in their mouths. Their smiles looked mostly natural, but you knew their teeth weren’t real because of how they ate their food. You never expected to be in a similar position. Yet, it’s happened. You’ve lost teeth, too. Maybe you are missing a whole row of teeth. Regardless, you want ...

Seashells. Stones. Ivory. Bones. These are just a few of the things human beings have used to try to replace or repair teeth. Today, you have much better options if any of your teeth are damaged, fall out, or need to be removed. You can get a dental crown or bridge from the office of Charles F. Betts, Jr., DMD in Decatur, AL. To repair your smile, we can give you something that looks like a ...

Time takes a toll on us, especially when it comes to our teeth. After so many years of drinking coffee, playing sports, or biting your nails can all make your teeth dark and damaged. But you can remake your smile with dental veneers at Charles F. Betts, Jr., DMD. Hear Dr. Betts talk about just a few of the many ways veneers can help your smile in our Decatur, AL dental office. Call ...

A healthy smile can make a difference in your kids’ success in school. The Children’s Dental Health Project reports that kids who have toothaches are four times more likely to have lower grades compared to their peers. The project also notes that a recent survey of 6- to 12-year-olds found that 1 in 7 children reported having a toothache in the previous six months. It’s also why we ...