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Take advantage of our Spring Invisalign Promotion!

Join us in supporting Girl Scout Troop 562 & Donate to the Huntsville Humane Society!

We are a drop-off point for donations for this wonderful drive to support Huntsville homeless pets.  Please bring any of these items to your next appointment with us:

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Family Dogs!

Dr. Booth and Team attend Hinman Dental Convention in Atlanta

Dr. Booth & Team are just back from continuing education at the Hinman Dental Conference in Atlanta. We advanced our knowledge of health information privacy and occupational safety, and, acquired new technologies including the Velscope® Oral Cancer Screening System and a new Laser Cavity Detector to enhance our ability to detect problems early.

And, of course, we loved trying out Atlanta's restaurants!

Dr. Booth's Biscuits & Gravy Recipe

Dr. Booth surprised us with this on a rainy spring morning - we loved it! 

  PRINT THIS RECIPE

  

You will need:

4    Cups Bisquick

1    Cup Sour Cream (I used LIGHT)

1    Cup Seven Up

1/2  Cup melted butter

Knead and fold dough until coated with your baking mix. Pat dough out and cut biscuits using a round biscuit / cookie cutter. Melt butter in bottom of cookie sheet pan or 9x13 casserole dish. Place biscuits on top of melted butter and bake for 12-15 minutes or until brown at 425 degrees.

Sausage Gravy

1 lb sausage

2 Tablespoons flour

2 Cups milk

Brown and crumble sausage in large non stick fry pan.  Slowly add flour to pan stirring into grease until smooth. Add milk and bring to simmering boil stirring until thickened.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Each year, we raise awareness about oral cancer during the month of April by sharing an update about this life-threatening disease, but we are diligently on the lookout for it all year long.

Once thought to be a cancer that only affected tobacco users, oral cancer has been linked to the HPV16 virus which also causes cervical cancers.   According to the CDC, HPV is the most common sexually transferred infection in the U.S. and between 50-80 % of the entire US population will have an HPV infection at some point in their lifetime.  (www.oralcancer.org)

  

Oral cancer typically appears as something we might otherwise ignore – a bump, raised area or discoloration of the tissues in the mouth, or unexplained, persistent throat irritation or hoarseness.  

As part of your dental examination visits with us, Dr. Booth and our Dental Hygienists will perform an oral cancer screening of the tongue and oral soft tissues.  We may also use a special oral cancer detection system, Velscope®.  This patented technology uses a combination of light detection and specially formulated staining solution to react to potentially cancerous cells.  If we see a bump or lesion that looks questionable, the Velscope® system can help us rule out oral cancer or be an indicator that we need to take a closer look.

Both teens and adults are at risk for oral cancer.  At home, pay attention to your tongue, cheeks and oral soft tissues when you brush and floss.  A good rule of thumb, if you see a spot in your mouth that looks and feels different for more than 2 weeks, it is time to call us.  Same rule applies if you have an unexplained persistent sore throat or hoarseness, give your physician a call.  As with any form of cancer, early detection can be life saving!

If you have questions about oral cancer or would like to learn more, we invite you to Contact Us.

 

A Beautiful Bride deserves a Beautiful Smile!

Are you getting ready for that Special Day?  Congratulations!   

Dr. Doug Booth and Team want you to have a picture-perfect, beautiful and healthy smile for your wedding day.  

If it’s been a while, we recommend that you add a dental check-up and cleaning appointment to your to-do list.  During this visit, we invite you to ask for more information about any of our cosmetic dental services that might help you feel more confident about your smile:

Teeth Whitening

Whitening is a simple, safe way to brighten up your smile!  We offer ZOOM!® Whitening for fast in-office results, as well as home whitening products that are specially made for professional use.   Teeth whitening removes old stains caused by dark beverages and foods, making  teeth several shades lighter.    Learn more about ZOOM!® Whitening

Botox® & Dermal Fillers

Huntsville Dentist Dr. Doug Booth has completed advanced training in the facial application of Botox® and Dermal fillers for cosmetic enhancement of wrinkles, “laugh lines”, “crow’s feet”, tiny forehead lines and skin furrows.  We have loved helping our patients like what they see in the mirror again with this non-surgical cosmetic alternative! 

Invisalign®

Invisalign® Clear Orthodontics offers a solution for straightening crooked teeth using clear, nearly invisible plastic aligners.  Dr. Booth is a Preferred Invisalign Provider in Huntsville; using patented Invisalign® technology and special 3D software, he can develop a treatment plan for calculated tooth movement to straighten teeth.  The best part about the clear aligners is that they can be removed for eating and are barely noticeable when you speak.  Read more about Invisalign.

Porcelain Veneers & Crowns

Do discolored, chipped or misshaped teeth keep you from smiling?  Dental porcelain restorations are a beautiful way to make your smile look naturally gorgeous!  Dr. Booth enjoys this facet of dentistry and has helped numerous patients renew and rejuvenate their smiles using porcelain veneers and crowns.  Learn more about cosmetic dentistry at the Cosmetic Dental Center of Huntsville.

It would be our pleasure to help you enjoy your best smile on your special day!  Contact Us to schedule a dental consultation to learn more about options for your dental health and smile appearance.

Dental Sealants for Prevention of Cavities

If you could use a tiny paint brush to help protect your child’s tooth from getting a cavity, you would, wouldn’t you?  That is how simple it is for Dr. Booth and our Dental Hygienists to apply a dental sealant. 

Okay, there is a little more to it than just painting, but the great developments in modern dental materials make it feel that easy!   

Dental sealant material is made up of a specially formulated dental  resin designed to adhere to tooth enamel and fill in the tiny grooves and pits on the chewing surface of teeth.  Young molars and premolars are notorious for having deep crevices where bacteria love to hide; it is often impossible to clean these areas with normal tooth brushing.  Sealants create a smooth, cleansible surface that is easier for your child to take care of.

When your child’s permanent first molars are fully erupted, we will talk with you about dental sealants during our dental examination.  The procedure can usually be completed during the same visit:    

• We lightly polish the tooth to clean it and then apply the sealant material using an etch-adhesive bonding process.  There is no drilling or shots!

• Our special dental light hardens the material and Dr. Booth checks the sealant to make sure it does not interfere with normal biting and chewing.

We will check your child’s sealants at regular cleaning visits to make sure they are intact.  It is possible to crack the sealant material or dislodge it while eating sticky foods such as caramels or hard-crunchy foods like peanut brittle, or chewing ice (which is bad for teeth in general!)

Dental professionals and researchers have recommended sealants for years and most parents today have had dental sealants during their lifetime.  While no preventive treatment is a complete guarantee against dental disease, dental sealants have beaten the odds for decades.

Please Contact Us to learn more about preventive dental care in our Huntsville, AL dental office.  We would love to help you and your child have healthy, beautiful smiles!