Hanukkah’s traditional treats are gold coins of chocolate. Christmas has cookies, candy canes, fudge, sugar plums, figgy pudding, and on and on. With all of this sugar around, how is it possible to keep your smile safe and healthy during the holiday season? Our team in Lafayette, LA has made a list of three tips…
Lafayette, Louisiana is a town with wonderful culture that is alive all year long. It becomes even more beautiful and bustling this time of year with festive holiday events popping up. Whether you want to eat some special holiday food or make some Christmas crafts, there is something for everyone. This time of year is…
Holidays are a joyous, festive time for many people. For many others, it can be a time of stress. For most people, it is a combination of the two. Between the financial strain sometimes caused by gift shopping, the long hours at work, spending extra time with family, or just juggling a busy schedule, this…
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…
