Losing your teeth can be an embarrassing ordeal. In addition to making a person feel self-conscious, tooth loss also makes eating and even speaking difficult. Thankfully, your Lafayette dentist, Dr. Michael J. Young, offers an innovative solution to addressing missing teeth. In today’s blog, Dr. Young uses a fun and informative quiz to explain how…
DetailsDental crowns are among the most widely-used dental restorations today, and serve a variety of functions that make them the ideal solution for many different situations. As a replica of your tooth, a dental crown can offer vital protection to a tooth that’s been too damaged or weakened to protect itself. In some cases, a…
DetailsAlthough tooth decay and cavities affect over 90% of adults in the United States, the truth is that there are numerous tools and methods for effectively fighting the disease’s development. Brushing and flossing your teeth is the first and foremost defense against cavities; however, sometimes, good dental hygiene requires a bit of professional help and…
DetailsYou brush and floss them twice a day a more (hopefully), and according to recommendations, you should let a professional clean and inspect them at least once every six months. In spite of the quality time that you (should) spend with your teeth, how much do you actually know about the little marvels? Today, your…
DetailsAlthough adults with braces aren’t exactly a rare sight, many people still automatically associate traditional orthodontic treatment with younger children. Occlusal (tooth alignment) issues are most-effectively treated when detected early, such as before a child’s permanent teeth and jawbone fully develop. Early intervention can diminish the effects of these issues, making it easier to complete…
DetailsLast week, we gave you the straight facts about crooked teeth, including their functional importance beyond the cosmetic appeal of your smile. Nevertheless, Dr. Young understands that knowing the complications of crooked teeth may not help appease your apprehension about wearing metal braces to correct them. Luckily, your Lafayette dentist offers Invisalign clear braces to…
DetailsAlthough malocclusion, or the issue of crooked teeth, can have a significant impact on your smile’s aesthetic value (not to mention your confidence), many patients opt to keep their teeth crooked rather than straighten them. This may be largely due to apprehension about traditional orthodontic treatment, which requires the use of metal brackets and wires…
DetailsHave you ever had a root canal treatment? Have you ever been told you that you needed one, but postponed or neglected it out of apprehension for the procedure? Although root canal treatments are designed to save your tooth from decay and stop its discomfort, the procedure has gained a notorious reputation, which causes many…
DetailsReplacing lost teeth is about restoring your quality of life and confidence. The ability to bite, chew, and speak properly is largely dependent on a full set of healthy teeth, or adequate replacements for those that are missing. Since your teeth are meant to withstand the everyday pressures of biting and chewing, their replacements require…
DetailsThe need to replace lost teeth has been present throughout human history, and like most necessities, solutions to tooth loss have evolved significantly over the ages. Perhaps one of the most well-known dental replacement devices is dentures, which have long helped patients regain their smiles and quality of life after suffering total tooth loss on…
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