14 reviews

General dentist in Decatur, AL

809 Beltline Rd SW Ste A, Decatur, AL 35601

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Opens today at 8:00am

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Monday8:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday8:00am - 1:00pm

SaturdayClosed

Our family-oriented offices are all designed to be child-friendly, with childrens videos playing in the reception area and with dentists who are well-trained and highly experienced in providing high quality general denistry for children. We work hard to make dental visits a healthy and fun experience for children and their parents. We begin seeing children as young as one year old.

Only your dentist or orthodontist can determine whether you can benefit from orthodontics. Based on diagnostic tools that include a full medical and dental health history, a clinical exam, plaster models of your teeth, and special X-rays and photographs, an orthodontist or dentist can decide whether orthodontics are recommended, and develop a treatment plan thats right for you.

An improper bite doesnt look good. That is the usual reason people seek treatment from an orthodontist. In addition, an improper bite causes difficulty in chewing. In people with crowded teeth, it can lead to more cavities or gum disease. Treatment of an irregular bite can improve your overall oral health and stabilize your bite.

Crossbite Here, the upper teeth rest significantly inside or outside the lower teeth. A crossbite often can make it difficult to bite or chew. It also may cause the jaw to shift to one side as it grows.

Crowding Permanent teeth may not have room to move into the right position: If there is not enough room for the teeth If the teeth are unusually large compared with the size of the dental arch If the jaw is narrower than it should be

Deep overbite This occurs when the upper front teeth (incisors) overlap too far over the lower teeth. In some cases, the biting edges of the upper teeth touch the lower front gum tissue and the lower front teeth may bite into the roof of the mouth.

Underbite A crossbite of the front teeth is commonly referred to as an underbite if the lower teeth are ahead of the upper teeth. This may also be a sign that the jaws are not in the correct position. Sometimes surgery is needed.

Openbite If your upper and lower front teeth dont meet when you bite down, this is called an openbite. This may make it impossible to bite off food with the front teeth. It also can affect speech. Because the front teeth dont share equally in the biting force, the back teeth may receive too much pressure. This makes chewing less efficient. It can lead to premature wear of the back teeth.

Spacing problems Some people have missing teeth or unusually small teeth in a normal sized jaw. This can result in large spaces between the teeth. People who have lost one or multiple teeth may have uneven spacing because adjacent teeth may drift into the unoccupied areas. Braces can be used to shift the position of these teeth so the missing tooth or teeth can be replaced.

Many different types of appliances, both fixed and removable, are used to help move teeth, retrain muscles and affect the growth of the jaws. These appliances work by placing gentle pressure on the teeth and jaws. The severity of your problem will determine which orthodontic approach is likely to be the most effective.

Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is typically indicated by snoring and often awakening during sleep gasping for breath. Sleep apnea causes restless nights and drowsiness during the daytime hours. Sleep apnea can also lead to more serious health issues including increased blood pressure and the restriction of oxygen to the brain and blood stream.

Braces the most common fixed appliances, braces consist of bands, wires and/or brackets. Bands are fixed around the teeth or tooth and used as anchors for the appliance, while brackets are most often bonded to the front of the tooth. Arch wires are passed through the brackets and attached to the bands. Tightening the arch wire puts tension on the teeth, gradually moving them to their proper position. Todays braces are smaller, lighter and show far less metal than in the past.

Space Maintainers if a baby tooth is lost prematurely, a space maintainer is used to keep the space open until the permanent tooth erupts. A band is attached to the tooth next to the empty space, and a wire is extended to the tooth on the other side of the space.

Palatal expander a device used to widen the arch of the upper jaw. It is a plastic plate that fits over the roof of the mouth. Outward pressure applied to the plate by screws force the joints in the bones of the palate to open lengthwise, widening the palatal area.

Headgear with this device, a strap is placed around the back of the head and attached to a metal wire in front, or face bow. Headgear slows the growth of the upper jaw, and holds the back teeth where they are while the front teeth are pulled back.

Archwire: The metal wire that acts as a track to guide your teeth along as they move. It is changed periodically throughout treatment as your teeth move to their new positions. Band: A metal ring that is cemented to your tooth, going completely around it. Bands provide a way to attach brackets to your teeth.

Impressions: The process of making a model of your teeth by biting into a soft material that hardens into a mold of your teeth. Your orthodontist will use these impressions to prepare your treatment plan.

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Rating 2.9 out of 5 based on 14 reviews

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Samantha
a year ago
This place definitely needs new management!!!! I've been calling for 2 weeks now trying to setup appointment and to get info on pricing which only the manager can do. However she never calls back and you can never get her on the phone. I suggest if it's an emergency you try another dentist. Another thing they call me to cancel and reschedule my appointment because they are over booked and I've been on hold for over 30 minutes.

Melissa Watson
a year ago
I'm a dental coward! Choosing Vita Smiles was the best decision I have ever made. Everyone is so nice. Dr K and her assistant were awesome. I was able to get meds before procedure to calm my nerves along with nitrous. This was the best dental experience I have ever had and I'm 49. I recommend this place to everyone.. I have found my new dentist.

Patricia Wills
a year ago
I took my six year old granddaughter here for her first dental visit. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a dentist. The staff was absolutely wonderful with Ella. Great Job Vital Smiles

Ruby Rhodes
a year ago
I had an appointment @8am when I arrived the nurse was saying our computer is down and I can't even clock in so you need to write your name and number down and we will reschedule you mind you I have waited 3weeks for this appointment with a tooth hurting she calls and tells me it will be another 2 weeks before they can give me appointment to say they lost my business is an understatement

RONDA SMITH
2 years ago
I made an appointment with vital smiles it took about a month to get it .I had a 11.00 appointment. When I got there they told me me appointment was at 10.30 and I was late I had to reschedule and it will be another month..I have 2 text messages from them to remind me of my 11.00 appointment

Nate Denson
2 years ago
Would not recommend this place took my fiance too get her tooth looked at guy looked at her that's in a wheelchair incredibly rude refused too give her any medicine will not be back

Brad Scott
2 years ago
Good luck getting anyone on the phone and enjoy being put on hold for 20 plus minutes at a time. Think I'll be removing my kids from them and going else where.

Kimberly Kirk
2 years ago
Im a dental phobic, new patient at Vital Smiles. They were AWESOME! Laura, the hygienist worked on a client before me and I could already tell I would be at ease. She did a great job and you could tell that she truly cares for her clients from the heart. What a gem. No judgment on my long absence from care. Professional but friendly as well. Dr Willis was the same way!! I avoided going for 3 years with insurance due to negative experiences at another local office. If you're like me and HATE GOING TO THE DENTIST... This is the office for you. I didnt have a long wait time and no cavities! Win-win

Chasey Curbow
2 years ago
I needed a lot of dental work and Vital Smiles was exceptional! The staff was amazing and the dentists were great! They helped get my dental work done in as least amount of appointments as possible. They knew what I would owe before the next appt. each time. Very little wait time. Huge help!!

G I O Vazquez
2 years ago
They took good care of me I will definitely recommend this place

Teresa Wylie
2 years ago
I was to have my initial appt at this office @ 3:30 pm and arrive @ 3:20. I filled out the paperwork for a new patient and then went to sit down. I was called back to verify my insurance information and then at 4:35 it was approved. During the over 1 hour wait no one told me what was taking all the time. I am patient but waiting in the waiting room for that amount of time, while all patients arriving after me are being taken care of and I am still waiting with no explanation. As the assistant came to get me for my x-ray I told her not to bother I wanted to talk to Dentist. After a short wait he came to office to say that it is the business owner policy to have insurance confirmed prior to service. Well I was appauled that the way I was left sitting was not very professional. I suggested they do a pre-registaration on their website and that would not leave potential customers waiting, not knowing status of thet appointment. I left the office, very frustrated, and said that I would not be doing business there and that with the work I was having done they were kissing a 3-5K this year account out the window. This is not a patient matters business. -Stars would be appropriate for this review.

Dorothy Miller
2 years ago
I am a new patient to vital smiles, the office staff was very friendly and the front was clean and professional! I arrived to my appointment a little early and did not have to wait very long at all to be seen. The dentist and assistants were very professional, happy, funny and wanted to make sure that I was well taken care of. I would definitely recommend vital smiles in Decatur, AL to anyone who need dental work. The process we quick and painless and I had several cavities filled. Thank you vital smiles staff!

Chasey Curbow
3 years ago
I needed a lot of dental work and Vital Smiles was exceptional! The staff was amazing and the dentists were great! They helped get my dental work done in as least amount of appointments as possible. They knew what I would owe before the next appt. each time. Very little wait time. Huge help!!

G I O Vazquez
3 years ago
They took good care of me I will definitely recommend this place

Teresa Wylie
3 years ago
I was to have my initial appt at this office @ 3:30 pm and arrive @ 3:20. I filled out the paperwork for a new patient and then went to sit down. I was called back to verify my insurance information and then at 4:35 it was approved. During the over 1 hour wait no one told me what was taking all the time. I am patient but waiting in the waiting room for that amount of time, while all patients arriving after me are being taken care of and I am still waiting with no explanation. As the assistant came to get me for my x-ray I told her not to bother I wanted to talk to Dentist. After a short wait he came to office to say that it is the business owner policy to have insurance confirmed prior to service. Well I was appauled that the way I was left sitting was not very professional. I suggested they do a pre-registaration on their website and that would not leave potential customers waiting, not knowing status of thet appointment. I left the office, very frustrated, and said that I would not be doing business there and that with the work I was having done they were kissing a 3-5K this year account out the window. This is not a patient matters business. -Stars would be appropriate for this review.

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