spray form of dental anesthesia that has been found to be as effective as injectable anesthesia in four of five dental patients in recent clinical studies. This form of anesthesia is being tested for safety by the United States Food and Drug Administration and could be available sometime in 2014. Do you avoid the dentist… Continue reading
If you are wearing traditional braces to straighten your teeth or correct bite problems in your mouth, it is vitally important to practice good daily oral hygiene. This is also the case if one of your children is currently wearing traditional braces. It is very important to thoroughly brush and floss your teeth everyday while… Continue reading
For many years, people went through their adult lives with cracked or misaligned or discolored teeth thinking that they did not have a viable option for correcting their dental appearance issues. Today, however, there are many options available – and one of these options happens to be a very popular choice among adults. Porcelain dental… Continue reading
A root canal is a proven endodontic procedure to save a natural tooth. Let’s face it; needing a root canal is not pleasant. The pain associated with a root canal has been called excruciating to say the least. The intolerable pain of needing a root canal has nothing to do with this helpful restorative procedure…. Continue reading
Does it hurt when you drink hot or cold beverages, when you try to enjoy an ice cream cone or even when you brush? If you have sensitive teeth, you’re not alone! Tooth sensitivity can stem from a number of issues and millions of people suffer from varying degrees of tooth sensitivity. Brushing too hard… Continue reading
If you have a child with special needs, you already know that something as simple as teeth brushing and or flossing isn’t that simple. Do you dread taking your special needs child to the dentist? There are a number of factors that make oral care more difficult in special needs children. Studies indicate that cavities… Continue reading
Most people associate heart burn, that awful burning sensation inside of the chest and all that comes with it, as the primary side effect of acid reflux (aka gastroesophageal reflux disease – GERD). Most people don’t realize that not all people who suffer from GERD have heartburn. In fact, for many acid reflux sufferers, it’s… Continue reading
Are you experiencing intolerable tooth pain? Some of the worst oral discomfort comes from needing a root canal. Anyone who’s experienced the pain of needing a root canal realizes it is no laughing matter! The problem with root canals is that they can be tricky. Sometimes pain comes on quickly. Severe pain can keep you… Continue reading
Do you have yellowish teeth? Are you tired of covering your smile because your teeth are becoming more and more yellow over time? If your teeth are yellow in color, there are several reasons this may be happening. Rather than just sitting back and letting it happen, perhaps you should get to the root of… Continue reading
Many people associate “tailored care” to have clothes custom-fitted for them as an individual. However, there is another definition of the word tailored: to adapt so as to make suitable for something [or someone] specific. In Baton Rouge, there is no shortage of dental practices. However, Juban Cowen Dental Care is more than just your… Continue reading