Stuart Curry Dentistry

05/25/2026

05/11/2026

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🦷 “Are Dental X-Rays Safe?”
Short answer: YES — and they’re MUCH safer than most people think 👀

Modern digital dental X-rays use extremely low radiation ☢️⬇️
In fact, a single dental X-ray can expose you to LESS radiation than everyday activities like:

✈️ Flying on an airplane
☀️ Spending time in the sun
📱 Using certain electronics
🌎 Natural background radiation we all get daily

Why dentists take X-rays 👇
Because cavities, infections, bone loss, cysts, impacted teeth, and even some tumors can hide where the eye can’t see 😳

Without X-rays, problems often stay silent until they become:
💥 Painful
💸 Expensive
🦷 Tooth-threatening

Digital X-rays today are designed to minimize exposure using:
✅ Faster sensors
✅ Focused beams
✅ Lead protection when needed
✅ Lower radiation doses than older film systems

Skipping needed X-rays can actually be MORE dangerous than taking them 🚨

Think of dental X-rays like this:
They help catch tiny problems BEFORE they become root canals, extractions, implants, or emergencies 😬

🪥 Early detection = simpler treatment + healthier smile

Are they safe ?

04/23/2026

Get ready for Summer! Call today and schedule your whitening! ONLY $125!

05/27/2024

Thank you all for your service🇺🇸

04/09/2024

We love referrals!

04/09/2024

🔆EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT🔆

Meet Brooke!

Brooke is one of our hygienists here at Dr. Curry's office. She grew up in Georgia and graduated with an Associate's in Dental Hygiene in 2012 as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. Brooke moved to Birmingham in 2014 after meeting her husband, Jon. She started working with Dr. Curry in 2014. Brooke is also cross-trained in front desk and assisting Dr. Curry when she's needed. She wears many hats. When she's not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her cat. They enjoy traveling, going to concerts, and they love going to football games, especially Brooke's favorite team, the Georgia Bulldogs.

01/17/2024

We will have a delayed start this morning. We will be opening at 10.

01/16/2024

Due to travel conditions, we have decided to close today. Stay safe!

01/16/2024

Our office will be closed this morning due to the dangerous travel conditions. As of right now, we do plan on seeing patients in the afternoon starting at 1:15. We will update if this changes. Stay safe and warm!

12/22/2023

Just a reminder our office will be closed until Wednesday, December 27. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas!