Blog Articles

We’ve traded in old-school drills and scalpels for high-tech lasers, and you’ll never view a trip to the dentist the same way again. Here’s a look at laser dentistry and the top reasons you should make the switch. 

Can sugar really rot your teeth, or is that an old wives’ tale? Keep reading to get the facts about sweets and teeth.

Fear of the dentist is so prevalent it has its own name — dentophobia. Knowing why you dread going to the dentist is the first step in overcoming dental anxiety. The next step is learning about fear-fighting techniques to make your visit enjoyable.

Everyone knows that brushing and flossing are essential for healthy teeth, but did you know that gum care is just as important? Here’s what happens when you neglect your gums and how you can keep yours strong and healthy.

If you think a missing tooth is merely a cosmetic problem, think again. In addition to wrecking your smile, that lost tooth wreaks havoc on your oral health. Here’s why you shouldn’t brush it off.

Like the South Louisiana families we serve, our practice is growing. We’re happy to introduce our associate doctor, Laura Smith, DDS. Take a moment to get to know her and see why we trust her — and why you can, too.

If brushing your teeth twice a day is good, is it even better to brush them more often or scrub harder? Find out here if you’re overdoing it at the sink.

Can brushing your teeth prevent a heart attack? Maybe. Learn how your gums and heart share a unique connection and how staving off gum disease can preserve your heart health.

Ignoring a lost tooth is a bad idea. It puts you at risk for tooth decay, gum disease, and crooked teeth. But which replacement option is best? Here’s a comparison of two popular choices: bridges and dental implants.

Healthy gums are firm and light pink and hug your teeth securely. If they shrink away, they can’t support your teeth, causing several oral health problems. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore receding gums.

Periodontal maintenance is a special type of oral cleaning specifically focused on helping those with periodontal disease stop, manage, and defend against the possible side effects of this condition.

No one wants to have a tooth pulled, but sometimes it’s the best way to preserve your oral health. The key to a smooth extraction experience is to avoid a dry socket. Here’s what you need to know.

Flossing is one of the most important parts of dental hygiene. If you brush off this step, you could be setting yourself up for a long list of problems. Here’s what happens when you don’t floss.

Dental implants replace missing teeth and restore your mouth to full function and like-new appearance. But it takes a strong jawbone to support the implant, and you may need a bone graft to shore yours up. Here’s how it works.

Do you have an overly gummy smile or teeth that look too short? A simple procedure called crown lengthening can help. Here’s what you can expect.

You know what a nose job is, but what’s a sinus lift? Find out when you might need this routine procedure and why your dentist may be the one to do it.

About 5 million people a year get their wisdom teeth removed. Should you be one of them? Keep reading to learn why wisdom tooth extraction is so prevalent and what’s in it for you.

If your teeth seem to be getting longer, it’s just an optical illusion. Your teeth aren’t growing — your gums are shrinking. Find out what causes gum recession so you can stop it and save your teeth.

Are your gums bright red and puffy? Do you sometimes see a streak of blood mixed with your toothpaste when you spit? You might have periodontitis, which means your overall health may be in danger. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore these signs.

Aside from cosmetic concerns, there are lots of reasons you shouldn’t live with missing teeth. Replacing them can save your oral — and your overall — health. Read on to learn more about the gold standard: dental implants.

According to research by the American Dental Association, 95 percent of the American population considers oral hygiene essential to their overall health and well-being. However, even with this widely held opinion, many Americans fail to practice...

Periodontal disease or periodontitis is a condition that occurs when bacteria found in plaque build up around teeth and gums, causing inflammation. Without treatment, this inflammation can cause the gums and supporting bone structure to deteriorate...

This type of procedure is usually not as scary as many people think. In fact, recovery time depends on your general oral hygiene, your body’s ability to heal, your age and the length of time the extraction itself took.

There are few things as impactful as losing your teeth and not having an option for replacement. Fortunately, if you lost teeth in an accident, because of an uncontrolled systemic disease or any other unfavourable situation...