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We live in an age of contradictory magazine covers and Instagram posts: Stories about how to stop sugar cravings to rescue your teeth (and overall health) sit next to dreamy pictures of cakes cloaked in luscious, sugary buttercream frosting. Yet, that sugar is notorious for corroding tooth enamel, which can cause…

A Thorough Overview of Clear Braces Clear, less noticeable, and often preferred by both teens and adults, Clear Braces braces get a lot of attention from people who want to correct their smiles. If you are in the Birmingham area and think Clear Braces could be the best solution for…

What’s on your summer agenda? Vacation, relaxing and perhaps a dental exam? If it’s been a while since your last dental exam, or more than 6 months, you are overdue for one. Maniscalco, DMD is happy to give you a dental exam whether you are a new patient or an existing patient.…

Dr. Maniscalco has worked with a number of different pageant patients at our Birmingham dental office to give them their picture-perfect smiles. One of our star patients is Hannah Brown, also known as the new Bachelorette on the current season. Premiering on May 13, 2019, on ABC, Hannah Brown sets out to find…

At Maniscalco, DMD in Birmingham, we offer several different teeth whitening treatments for our patients to choose from. One of our most requested tooth whitening treatments is Zoom!® teeth whitening. This can be because the results are so astounding that patients know to ask for it, or because of it just a…

If you’re thinking that your yellow or dull teeth need a change, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments at our dentist office in Birmingham. One of the best parts, teeth whitening is affordable and it’s a suitable treatment for most…

If you are experiencing TMJ pain, we don’t doubt that you are in a lot of pain. TMJ pain can be some of the worst pain you can experience in your daily life. We don’t want you to suffer in silence which is why we compiled these reasons why you should…

Are you missing teeth and have weighed all of your different options for replacing them? Before you make your decision to opt for dentures, a dental bridge or something else, consider dental implants in Birmingham. At Maniscalco, DMD, our patients prefer dental implants for a number of reasons. Discover the…

If you wake up with pain in your jaw and a headache, it’s likely that you have TMJ pain. TMJ pain is caused by TMD or temporomandibular joint disorder. This condition occurs in your jaw when the joints on the sides are not working properly. In younger patients, this can actually…

Like clockwork, every 6 months or so, you start receiving postcards, phone calls, emails and text messages from your dentist to remind you of your upcoming dental exam. Do you really need to go to it? It won’t hurt if you skip just one right? Wrong. Visiting your dentist every…