If you get sweaty and nervous just thinking about a dental visit, you are not alone. Many Americans express some form of dental anxiety. Many of these people can work through it to get the care that they need. Unfortunately, dental anxiety can keep many people from getting routine dental care. Foregoing preventive care like…
Pop culture has lead many of us to believe that orthodontic treatment is only for teenagers. Movies and television shows are filled with adolescents with a mouth full of metal. However, straightening your smile’s alignment can be important at any age. A crooked smile can lead to problems beyond a wonky appearance. Bite misalignment can…
Elementary, junior high, high schools, and even colleges, tend to get a long extensive break for the holidays. This means that most kids and teens get a good chunk of free time during this time of year. Some lucky adults also get a long break for the winter season. This amount of free time makes…
Cavities continue to grow, and continue to cause harm, until you undergo the appropriate restorative dental treatment. In some cases, a person can count on proper care in the form of a dental filling, which is placed after the decayed portion of their tooth is removed. In other cases, an individual can find themselves in…
Thanksgiving week is here! While most of the time will probably be spent inside with food and family, you may still want to know about some of the fun events in Lafayette, LA happening this weekend. If you and your family do not go out shopping on Black Friday, you can find some more fun…
The roots of the word, gingivitis, are gingiva- and -itis, which literally means inflammation of the gum tissue. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease, and it is caused by bacterial build-up along the gum line. There are three important things that you should know about gingivitis: it can be prevented, it can be…
It is a common belief that all tooth discoloration is the same. The misconception stems a little bit further to assume that all tooth discoloration comes from stains on the outside of the tooth. However, there are different types of tooth discoloration. While one type does come from external factors building up on the outer…
For a lot of people in Lafayette, LA, the holiday season is a time for joy, laughter, and smiles. If you feel insecure about your smile’s appearance, it may be a great time to get it to a place where you feel confident. Two common things that can affect someone’s confidence in their smile is…
It can be disappointing to hear from your dentist that you need a dental filling. That disappointment could lead to some procrastination, which ultimately can lead to worsening problems for your smile. If your dentist recommends that you treat a tooth with a filling, it is best to do it sooner than later. Specifically when…
It is that time of the year when the air starts to feel a bit colder and our skin starts to feel a bit drier. Along with our skin feeling more dry, our lips and mouth can feel dry, too. Dry, cracked lips can often be managed with some moisturizing lip balm, but what do…
