We offer a comprehensive approach to dentistry with a full range of dental treatments and procedures. We are committed to treating you as a complete individual, working with you to develop a plan that includes your total health. We are committed to our friends and family in Huntsville and believe our practice shares an integral role in building our community.
For those located near us that are looking for affordable dentistry and skilled dental treatment, theres no need to look further to find a dental office that is more concerned with your health and self-confidence. Proper teeth cleaning, restoration (crowns, fillings) and cosmetics (teeth whitening, straightening) are just a few of the skills our staff has spent years developing into an expertise.
We realize that any of the successes weve experienced are more than just the result of hard work, sharpened skill and creative thinking. The people around us that believe in our work and encourage our efforts, the patients that trust us with their family and the supportive communities and network of referring professionals all have contributed to making Sims Dentistry the trusted name in our respective locations.
Sherry Gray was born in Key West, Florida. Her father was in the Navy for 20 years, so she got to visit many places while growing up, one of the places being Rota, Spain. Sherry has 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 4 chihuahuas, and is still happily married. Her hobbies include going to antique stores and flea markets, and what she loves most about working at Sims Dentistry is all the relationships that she makes with the patients.
Lauren Holik was born in Athens, Texas, and later moved to Huntsville, Texas when she was at the early age of 3. She has 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy, and has been happily married to her wonderful husband for 6 years. Lauren has a 5 year old Maltipoo who she loves so dearly and enjoys hobbies such as hunting, fishing, and going to college football games with her family. Lauren loves our dental family and enjoys making the patients feel at ease when she helps them complete their treatment.
Tiffany Pritchett was born in Mesquite, Texas where she later moved and graduated from Groveton High School. Tiffany has 1 daughter, Preslee, with who she shares the same birthday, and also has a pitbull named Cash as well. She likes to spend her time reading and binge-watching Netflix series. Tiffany also enjoys being with her friends and what she loves most about our dental practice is that she loves how rewarding it is to work at a dental practice. tiffany loves all the relationships shes able to build with the patients and wants to continue creating more.
Christina Stewart grew up in Willis, Texas where she spent her life growing up and later becoming a part of our dental practice. She has 2 boys, ages 8 and 1, and has too many dogs to count. She loves spending time with her children and watching them grow up, but she also loves connecting with the people who walk into Sims Dentistry. She gets to share laughs with the patients and enjoys being able to help them in any way she can.
Its no secret that families consume too much sugar, nearly 3lbs of added sugar for each Americanevery week. And it makes sense that nearly of quarter of that sugar comes from sugary beverages like soda. Thats why the recent popularity of fizzy, zero-calorie beverages is encouragingespecially to dentists like Drs. Sims & Felefi. Brands like La Croix, Spindrift and Bubly have started to replace popular sodas as the drinks of choice for adults, teens and even children. But is carbonated water good for your teeth?
Your tooths enamel is the hardest substance in your body. However, its not impenetrable and needs to be protected, which is one of the primary duties of saliva. Your saliva contains a tooth-healthy mix of calcium and phosphate and is normally at a pH of around 7 This provides just the right balance to keep enamel strong.
Sparkling water is made by adding carbon dioxide. This creates carbonic acid with a pH that typically ranges from 3-4. Carbonic acid is what gives these drinks their bite and creates a pleasant taste on the tongue. Unfortunately, when your mouth pH drops below 5.5, calcium and phosphate begin to go the opposite direction to regain balance outof tooth enamel and back into saliva. This is demineralization.
When tooth strengthening minerals begin to exit your enamel, small pores are created and enamel begins to dissolve. While these pores can still be plugged with more calcium or even fluoride (thats how toothpaste protects your teeth), a constant bathing of carbonic acid means that your mouth cant keep up. Simply put, too many fizzy drinks weaken your teeth.
While replacing sweetened beverages with plain sparkling water is certainly better for your teeth and overall health, its not without its drawbacks. Its best to stick with still water whenever possible and save the fizz for a special treat.