Hanukkah’s traditional treats are gold coins of chocolate. Christmas has cookies, candy canes, fudge, sugar plums, figgy pudding, and on and on. With all of this sugar around, how is it possible to keep your smile safe and healthy during the holiday season? Our team in Lafayette, LA has made a list of three tips…
Lafayette, Louisiana is a town with wonderful culture that is alive all year long. It becomes even more beautiful and bustling this time of year with festive holiday events popping up. Whether you want to eat some special holiday food or make some Christmas crafts, there is something for everyone. This time of year is…
Holidays are a joyous, festive time for many people. For many others, it can be a time of stress. For most people, it is a combination of the two. Between the financial strain sometimes caused by gift shopping, the long hours at work, spending extra time with family, or just juggling a busy schedule, this…
Pop culture has lead many of us to believe that orthodontic treatment is only for teenagers. Movies and television shows are filled with adolescents with a mouth full of metal. However, straightening your smile’s alignment can be important at any age. A crooked smile can lead to problems beyond a wonky appearance. Bite misalignment can…
Thanksgiving week is here! While most of the time will probably be spent inside with food and family, you may still want to know about some of the fun events in Lafayette, LA happening this weekend. If you and your family do not go out shopping on Black Friday, you can find some more fun…
The roots of the word, gingivitis, are gingiva- and -itis, which literally means inflammation of the gum tissue. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease, and it is caused by bacterial build-up along the gum line. There are three important things that you should know about gingivitis: it can be prevented, it can be…
Southern Screen Film Festival is hosted by Southern Screen, a nonprofit organization in Lafayette, Louisiana that focuses on local storytelling and the entertainment industry. This year’s 2018 festival will be held from Wednesday, November 7th through Sunday, November 11th. This is the eighth year of the festival and it will feature a large number of…
Did you know that November is National Diabetes Month in the United States? The month is designed to bring awareness to diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational). To help celebrate this month and do our part for spreading awareness, we want to focus on the link between gum disease and all types of diabetes. Gum…
The American Heart Association recently released a study showing that people with high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) can be better controlled when the mouth is healthy. The study also showed that people with periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) can worsen blood pressure and interfere with treatment. What does this link between…
Did you know that the technical term for the habitual grinding of teeth is bruxism? Bruxism is a condition in which you subconsciously clench your teeth and grind your teeth together. If it happens while you are sleeping, it may not seem like that big of a deal to you. However, it is important to…
