Dr. Emery M. Cole Family Dentistry

11/10/2025

You may notice at Our Office, we only recommend OTC meds for comfort. This is not just to help combat abuse but more studies showing it's more effective than narcotics.

FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 Getting your wisdom teeth pulled You don t need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says. A combination of ibuprof

10/20/2025

UNMASK your SMILE! Have a safe and fun Halloween.

08/12/2025

We’re temporarily out of Power NOON-2PM August 12,2025. We’ll open at 2 PM hopefully ALAPOWERCO gets it done.

07/07/2025

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This image uses a banana to humorously and effectively illustrate how medical imaging techniques—X-ray, CT scan, and MRI—differ in their ability to visualize internal structures.

An X-ray shows a basic external silhouette, reflecting how it captures bones and dense materials.

A CT scan reveals a more layered internal structure, similar to how it detects subtle tissue differences or bleeding.

An MRI delivers the most detail, showing internal strands and textures, highlighting its superiority in imaging soft tissues like muscles and organs.

This banana analogy has become popular in science communication for its accessible, visual representation of complex radiological concepts.

It doesn't show clinical images but conceptually mirrors the diagnostic differences, making it both educational and engaging.

06/30/2025

Back-to-School Checkups:

Parents, it’s that time of year again – back-to-school month so Don’t forget to schedule your child’s dental checkup! The school year can get busy with sports, academic programs and other activities, so schedule an appointment with us soon.

Seeing your child every six months is vital to closely examine their teeth, gums, jaw, facial development and bite. Let's send them off to school with a happy and healthy smile!

Call us to schedule your child's appointment! 205-648-3212

06/12/2025

New Phone system is UP & Running! Lightning got our phones last weekend.

06/09/2025

Currently Our Office is OPEN but we have NO internet or phone services due to the Storm Saturday. We are open & seeing scheduled patients, if you have an Emergency, please come to the office directly. Please email OFFICE@SumitonDental.com for communication today.

05/27/2025

Periodontal disease related to Age-related Macular Degeneration

Inflammatory mediators are shared between the conditions.

04/24/2025

SPRING TIME means SMILE time especially for weddings and beach trips! If it's time for photos, graduations and family get togethers with our warmer weather, please let us know if you need a SMILE enhancer! One appointment and you'll also get bleaching trays for longer lasting Whiter Teeth. No toothpaste can actually whiten teeth. 205-648-3212. We use the REAL ZOOM! bleaching kits that are refrigerated for freshness.

12/17/2024

As the year winds to a close, thanks to all our patients and the communities we serve! Merry Christmas!

11/21/2024

ONLY 16 more dental days left in 2024! WOW did this year fly by!
Please have a safe Thanksgiving week and if you have dental needs, best to be and early bird and call soon!

10/31/2024

Be Careful Out There!