Teeth Cleaning
At Humphries Family Dentistry, we believe that getting your teeth cleaned every 6 months keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible.
Gingivitis Treatment
Gingivitis Treatment
Are your gums swollen or bleeding? It could be gingivitis – the initial stage of gum disease caused by a build-up of plaque. If left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, potentially resulting in tooth loss—a scenario we all aim to avoid.
Don’t wait for your gum disease to get worse. Take proactive steps now by scheduling your dental examination at Humphries Family Dentistry through the provided link. Begin your journey toward a radiant smile and healthier gums.
Need an emergency dental appointment? Call our office at (256) 586-1330 to check on same day availability.
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Symptoms of Gingivitis
- Bleeding Gums - This may happen when brushing/flossing, but also eating hard food.
- Sensitive Gums - If your gums are sensitive to cold
- Bad Breath (also called halitosis)
- Issues with the fit of partial dentures
If you are experiencing, any of the above symptoms, don’t wait - schedule an appointment to get relief now.
While poor dental care is the major factor in developing gingivitis or more advanced gum disease - there are other risk factors as well, including pregnancy, diabetes, genetics, and certain medications.
How Much Does Gingivitis Treatment Cost
As each gingivitis treatment plan is individualized, the ultimate cost is influenced by various factors. These factors encompass the current state of your teeth and gums, and your insurance coverage.
Related Services:
Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatments
Humphries Family Dental offers non-surgical periodontal treatments designed to effectively manage gum disease and promote optimal oral health. Our experienced dental professionals utilize advanced techniques to provide personalized care, helping patients maintain healthy gums without the need for invasive procedures.
Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Humphries Family Dental offers comprehensive full mouth rehabilitation services. These services encompass a range of restorative and cosmetic dental treatments, including crowns, bridges, and smile design, aimed at restoring both function and aesthetics for patients.
Fillings
Humphries Family Dental offers advanced tooth-colored fillings designed to restore your smile with a natural look and lasting durability. Patients can also benefit from the innovative SOLEA™ CO₂ laser technology, allowing for fillings without the need for anesthesia, ensuring a more comfortable dental experience.
Endodontics
Endodontics at Humphries Family Dental focuses on diagnosing and treating issues related to the dental pulp and root canals, helping patients preserve their natural teeth. With advanced technology and expert care, our endodontic treatments ensure comfort and long-term oral health.
Digital Xrays
Humphries Family Dental utilizes advanced digital X-ray technology to provide high-resolution images with significantly reduced radiation exposure compared to traditional methods. This modern diagnostic tool allows our dental professionals to detect issues early and tailor personalized treatment plans for optimal oral health.
Cracked Teeth
Cracked teeth can cause discomfort and sensitivity, often resulting from factors like chewing hard foods, grinding, or trauma. Prompt dental evaluation is essential to determine the appropriate treatment, which may include bonding, crowns, or root canal therapy, depending on the severity of the crack.
Conscious Sedation Dentistry
Humphries Family Dental offers conscious sedation dentistry to help patients feel relaxed and at ease during dental procedures, ensuring a comfortable experience. This approach is ideal for individuals with dental anxiety or those undergoing complex treatments, allowing them to receive the care they need without stress.
Children’s Dentistry
Providing dental treatment for newborns, kids, and teenagers is the main goal of children's dentistry. In addition to treating problems like cavities, tooth decay, and orthodontic troubles, it also covers preventative care like dental cleanings and fluoride treatments. In order to make kids feel more at ease during their dental appointments, pediatric dentists are taught to provide a welcoming and helpful environment. Early dental examinations can help preserve good oral health and create healthy dental habits later in life.
Bruxism
Bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth, often during sleep, which can lead to jaw pain, headaches, and significant tooth damage if left untreated. At Humphries Family Dental, we offer personalized solutions—including custom night guards and stress management strategies—to help protect your smile and alleviate discomfort.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting at Humphries Family Dental helps preserve and restore jawbone structure after tooth extraction, creating a strong foundation for future dental implants, even years later. This procedure supports long-term oral health and enhances the success of restorative treatments.
Arestin Treatment
Humphries Family Dental offers Arestin® treatment as an effective adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) for managing adult periodontitis. Arestin is a locally applied antibiotic that targets harmful bacteria directly within infected gum pockets, enhancing the efficacy of SRP by reducing pocket depth and promoting gum health.
General Dentistry
We offer comprehensive general dentistry services in Arab, AL. Our skilled team offers a diverse range of treatments, including dental exams, professional teeth cleaning, and emergency dentistry appointments.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Your search for exceptional cosmetic dentistry in Arab ends at Humphries Family Dental! Our dedicated team specializes in all aspects of cosmetic dental care.
iTero® Digital Dentistry
Ready to visualize your new smile? The team at Humphries Family Dental recognizes the vital role of modern dental technology in delivering exceptional dental care.
Fluoride Treatment
Looking for a preventive defense against tooth decay? Fluoride treatment might be right for you.
Dental Sealants
Dental Sealants are a simple, effective, and affordable way to help reduce the risk of cavities.
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Veneers
A wafer-thin glass shells that can be bonded to the front of your teeth to mask their shape, color, or size. The highest quality veneers are made individually by hand and are hard to distinguish from natural teeth. Our veneers can be used to remarkably transform the smile of patients who have worn, chipped, or discolored teeth. Slightly crooked teeth can be straightened as well. Hand made porcelain veneers are typically very translucent and when bonded to your teeth they are very lifelike.
Gingivitis Treatment
Begin your journey toward a radiant smile and healthier gums with Gingivitis Treatment.
Dental Bridges
A safe, low-risk way to replace one or more missing teeth. Natural teeth or dental implants can be used as anchors to support the suspended replacement teeth.
Dental Bonding
Begin your journey toward a radiant smile and healthier gums with Dental Bonding.
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Root Canal
A root canal, also called endodontic treatment or therapy is a dental procedure to help save a tooth with inflamed or infected pulp tissue. If you are having pain while chewing, swollen gums, or sensitivity, you may need this procedure.
Invisalign
Invisalign® clear aligners are removable orthodontic devices made from transparent plastic materials that adjust your teeth without the metal “hardware” traditionally associated with braces.
Dentures
Humphries is here to help you replace missing teeth and refresh your smile with custom dentures. Our expert team will help you every step on the way, whether your journey includes extractions, partial dentures, bridges, full dentures, or something else.
Emergency Dentistry
You never know when a dental emergency will happen. Thankfully, Humphries Family Dentistry is Arab’s most trusted Dental Emergency team. We have a team of dental experts to serve you.
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Crowns and Bridges
A crown is a cap, for a damaged tooth. When created and placed correctly, crowns are unnoticeable from your other teeth. A bridge is placed to correct teeth that sit on either side of a gap.
Extractions
While many of us do our best to keep our teeth healthy, sometimes a tooth needs to be taken out to keep you healthy. In these cases, an extraction is necessary.
Teeth Whitening
Let our team help you determine what whitening process is right for you, based on the current color and condition of your teeth.
