Dental implants have easily become one of the most secure tooth replacement options available today. Yet, while many patients opt for implants and have reported great results, not every patient qualifies for full implants due to insufficient bone mass. Should this apply to you, try asking about mini dental implants (or MDI). An MDI is…
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…
Dental 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…
Have 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…
Replacing 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…
The 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…
Though your teeth are the strongest part of your body, they’re not invulnerable, and unfortunately, they do not repair/regrow themselves when damaged or lost. Luckily, however, innovation and technology has granted us the ability to protect weakened teeth and replace those that have been lost to excessive damage or disease. In the quest for improved…
The sugar craving bacteria, Streptococcus mutans, are key components in tooth decay. However, when distributed correctly, such as inside the human intestines, bacteria can play a role in achieving good, balanced health. With this information, we can potentially control S mutans when they reach harmful levels in the mouth.Your Lafayette dentist, Dr. Young, explains how…
Our Lafayette dental office provides several options for replacing missing teeth. Addressing tooth loss is important for a number of reasons, from cosmetic enhancement, to restoring tooth function and preventing dental issues. Your Lafayette dentist, Dr. Michael Young, will explain some of the benefits of a particular tooth replacement method, dental bridges, as well as…
The mere mention of a root canal procedure can make the mightiest of men cringe. Some people would rather risk the extreme tooth sensitivity taking their chances with a little mild tooth decay. Besides, your body fights infection, so as long as you keep brushing and flossing, the infection should go away, right? Wrong. Although…
