Usually, your calendar will tell you when it’s time to visit the dentist. On average, you should schedule a checkup and cleaning appointment at least once every six months. However, there may be times when you should see your dentist as soon as possible, even when you aren’t sure if you have a dental emergency.…
When you lose one or more teeth, their loss can become one of the biggest factors in the state of your oral health. The best way to control the potential effects to the rest of your smile is to replace the lost teeth, and in many cases, dental implants offer the most comprehensive solution for…
Regardless of exactly what issues they want to fix, most patients who want to improve their smiles prefer to minimize how much treatment they receive. That’s why most cosmetic dental treatments are designed to achieve maximum results as conveniently and conservatively as possible. That’s also one of the many reasons why modern, custom-designed porcelain veneers…
Tooth loss has become less prominent as dental health care has advanced, but it still remains a significant problem for a large number of people. Fortunately, replacing lost teeth has become just as effective and convenient as taking care of your smile, especially with the help of highly lifelike dental implants. At our Lafayette, LA,…
If teeth stains are your smile’s biggest cosmetic concern, then improving it could be as simple as undergoing customized teeth-whitening treatment. In fact, you have a variety of options for addressing virtually cosmetic blemish that affects your teeth. However, for many people, their teeth aren’t the biggest factor or concern with their smile – they’re…
Cosmetic dental treatment has been one of the more notable areas of advancement in the dental health field. For example, most cosmetic dental treatments today not only offer highly lifelike and esthetically appealing results, but are also designed to help optimize your immediate and long-term oral health, as well. At our Lafayette, LA, dental office,…
When your teeth are stained, professional teeth-whitening may be the first solution that comes to mind. As one of the most convenient cosmetic dental treatments, teeth-whitening is well-known for its ability to successfully erase most types of external teeth stains in a highly conservative manner. At our Lafayette, LA, dental office, we often perform customized…
You may never have a problem with your wisdom teeth (or never develop any at all) and yet still be familiar with how commonly they can lead to oral health trouble. Unfortunately, many people do experience such trouble, and their knowledge of it is first-hand. At our Lafayette, LA, dental office, we commonly perform wisdom…
Unless your teeth are already sensitive, worn down, and/or damaged, you might not consider grinding your teeth a significant concern. However, when left unchecked, chronic teeth-grinding (also known as bruxism) can become one of the biggest risks to your long-term oral health. At our Lafayette, LA, dental office, we can diagnose your bruxism and the…
Tooth loss affects a large percentage of adults to varying degrees, and it happens often enough that many people consider it a natural part of the aging process. However, most cases of tooth loss occur from highly preventable conditions, such as dental disease, and could be prevented with the right level of care and maintenance.…
