Even though most high schools and colleges in the Lafayette, LA area have started classes (or will be soon), there is still time for students to get oral healthcare. The most common age range for wisdom teeth to emerge is ages 17-22. Some people have absolutely no issues with their wisdom teeth and they join…
For a long time in movies and television, ‘root canal’ were two words used to conjure up a scary dental appointment. The fact of the matter is that modern dentistry has made root canal treatments (also known as endodontic treatment) much more conservative and much less scary. A root canal treatment can be the last…
If you take daily medication, it may have effects on your smile that you haven’t considered. Unfortunately, as we get older, the amount of medication we take on a daily basis increases. With some medical issues, younger people also may need to take long-term medication. Whatever the situation is, it is important to know of…
The Feel Good Festival has been in full swing in Lafayette, LA for the entire month of August. Just like the month of August, it is coming to a close. The festival is full of events and activities all designed to make everybody feel better and ultimately to feel good. Early on in the month,…
Meal prepping is a very in trend right now, which means that many adults and children are eating packed lunches. With school back in session in Lafayette, LA, if you are the prepper of meals in the family or the packer of lunches, you probably want to know some tips for easy, healthy lunches. When…
Sometimes we hear advice so often that we forget why it is so important. While some advice like “look both ways before crossing the street” makes perfect common sense, some recommendations may be harder to understand their importance. Starting once the first teeth come in, a person should visit the dentist for an exam and…
This upcoming week has plenty of fun, exciting things to do in Lafayette, Louisiana. When you are picking out what to do, consider making time for a dental exam and cleaning. A clean, sparkling smile is a great accessory for any night out.
Millions of people in America snore on a nightly basis. Many of those snorers live here in Lafayette, LA. Perhaps you or your partner snore every night. When is snoring just a nuisance and when is it a sign of a problematic sleep disorder? Snoring that is a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is…
As we get older, there are some changes in our body that are more pronounced than other changes. For example, once you hit 40 or 50, you may feel your joints ache a little more for no real reason. The changes inside of your mouth may not be one of the most obvious changes in…
Bruxism is the habitual grinding of your teeth against each other. It can be caused by a misalignment of your smile or stress; it usually occurs unconsciously while you are sleeping. It may seem like an innocuous problem, but it can actually cause quite a bit of damage to your smile. Over time, the friction…
