A fun way for your child to get the recommended daily allowance of key vitamins and minerals, AND it tastes like candy? If it sounds too good to be true, there’s probably a good reason. Parents and children across the country have fallen for the seemingly harmless, kid-approved gummy multivitamin. The growing popularity of gummy…
Over the last five years, Americans’ consumption of bottled water has increased at an astounding rate. According to the International Bottled Water Association and Beverage Marketing Corporation, Americans drank 9.7 billion gallons of bottled water in 2012. Many of Dr. Michael J. Young’s patients have concerns about whether drinking bottled water instead of tap water will…
Don’t let missing teeth ruin your holiday season by not allowing you to eat some of your favorite foods! Consider dentures. Dentures are false teeth that replace teeth you have lost. Over the years, there have been major advancements in the look and fit of dentures. Today, dentures are custom-made for each individual, and mimic…
Lafayette dentist, Dr. Michael J. Young, has restored the smiles of many a patient dealing with missing teeth. There’s no doubt that losing a permanent tooth is upsetting, and can really change both the way you look and the way you are perceived. If you have missing teeth, but you’re not sure the best way…
Lafayette Dentists Explains Teeth’s Defenses Given the wide range of dental hygiene products, dental restoration techniques, and prevalence of dental diseases, you might think that human were teeth were utterly defenseless against the afflictions that plague them. If so, then you might also be surprised to learn that your teeth are actually protected by the…
Although 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…
Last 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…
Although 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…
Unless you live on the dental care equivalent of the moon, you’ve probably heard of dental implants. Dental implants are famous for lasting longer and providing a higher level of restored chewing ability than any other dental prosthetic. It seems as though this cutting-edge tooth replacement procedure is everywhere and information about the procedure isn’t…
Chronic aches and pains can have a significant impact on the quality of your daily life, especially if you don’t know why they occur. Many people have fruitlessly sought diagnosis and treatment for their chronic discomfort, failing to realize that their frequent earaches, migraines, and other craniofacial troubles may result from a functional issue with…
