Many children hope to find jelly beans, marshmallow Peeps, and chocolate eggs hidden at the bottom of their Easter baskets. These sweet treats are often sugary and sticky, contributing to tooth decay. Instead of promoting cavities this Easter, Dr. Young offers a few ideas to create healthy Easter baskets. Tooth-Friendly Easter Treats Easter baskets and…
DetailsYou probably already know that brushing your teeth twice a day is very important to keep your teeth and gums healthy. However, brushing won’t be very effective if your toothbrush is not in good shape. Dr. Young can make sure your toothbrush care and brushing habits are protecting your smile. Let’s see how much you…
DetailsBefore you whiten your smile, you need to understand some of the common misconceptions about cosmetic dental care. Dr. Young can help explain those confusing dental myths to keep your smile bright. Here are a few tips you should consider before enhancing your teeth. Not all tooth stains react the same way. Yellow discoloration is…
DetailsCaffeine is a stimulant that physically or mentally boosts your body for a few hours. To celebrate Caffeine Awareness Month, let’s discuss how this energizer affects your overall health. Caffeinated Drinks Affect Your Teeth Caffeine is commonly found in coffee, tea, soda, and energy drinks. All of these dark-colored beverages have the potential to stain…
DetailsBroken, cracked, or fractured teeth can be uncomfortable, painful, and unattractive. It’s important to restore your broken teeth to avoid further dental complications. Fortunately, Dr. Young offers dental crowns to repair your smile and restore full function. What to do When a Tooth Breaks A broken tooth can be anything as small as a chip…
DetailsDr. Michael Young is committed to building trusting relationships with our patients. We want you to feel completely comfortable at your appointment, and we encourage you to tell us your thoughts, comments, and experiences to let us know how we’re doing. Your feedback will help our staff analyze our performance to see if we are…
DetailsYou say you want a “better” smile, but what specifically do you want? At your consultation with Dr. Young, your Lafayette dentist, can help you determine what you like and dislike about your smile, as well as the cosmetic procedures that will deliver your desired outcomes. Here are some of the most common complaints about…
DetailsFebruary is a month of awards. As we prepare for the Grammy’s on February 12 and the Academy Awards on February 26, let’s take a look at some of your favorite winners who have had dental treatments done to adjust their smiles. Academy Award Winners George Clooney: He won an Oscar in 2006, but he…
DetailsIs your teenager moody and difficult? The cause could be typical teen hormones, but it could also be that your teenager is struggling with dental pain. Researchers say that many children act up because they’re in pain, not because they have behavioral issues. Behaviors and changes during the teenage years can affect a person’s oral…
DetailsDid you wake up late this morning and rush out the door on an empty stomach because you didn’t have time to eat breakfast? You’ve always heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it’s true! Dr. Young can offer healthy tips to keep your body and smile healthy in the…
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