Dental restorations have been around for hundreds of years. With advancements in dental technology, there have been incredible improvements in dental care and how missing teeth are replaced. Dental implants are replacement tooth roots that have crowns placed securely on top of these “roots” to hold the new teeth in place. Implants provide a strong… Continue reading
Did you know that on average children will play up to 2.2 hours of video games, watch 1.9 hours of television, spend 2.6 hours on a cell phone or hand held device and 1.5 hours on a computer? With so many of their waking hours being taken up by technology, kindly remind them that their… Continue reading
When a tooth has decay that needs to be removed (a cavity), a dental filling or dental restoration is used to fill the space of the missing tooth structure. Fillings (both amalgam and composite) are designed to last a long time, but eventually over time, all dental fillings will need to be replaced. With everything… Continue reading
If you or your child is afraid of the dentist, you’re not alone. Children and adults alike can suffer from dental anxiety. Close to 19.5% of school age children are afraid of going to the dentist. In order to maintain proper oral health, it is important to find ways to combat dental anxiety no matter… Continue reading
If you are not one of the lucky few who wake up each day simply loving their smile, you’re not alone. If having a beautiful, straight, white smile is something you’ve always dreamed of, advances in cosmetic dentistry can give you a reason to smile. Do you lack self confidence because of crooked teeth? Are… Continue reading
When it comes to take home teeth whitening kits, Opalescence offers professional teeth whitening in the comfort of your own home. Although only prescribed by dental professionals Opalescence offers dental patients a handful of options to achieve desired whitening results. If you want to whiten, but don’t have a lot of time, you will love… Continue reading
At Juban Cowen Dental Care, we understand that the appearance of your smile is almost as important to our patients as the health of their smile. That is why we offer tooth colored dental fillings to the residents of Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. As a comprehensive family dental practice, we treat children, adults,… Continue reading
Do you wake up in the morning trying to avoid your spouse because of stinky morning breath? If you cover your mouth and run for the bathroom rather than rolling over with a hello and a smile, you’re not alone, there is a reason for your morning breath. Dry mouth is commonly the cause for… Continue reading
If you suffer from swollen, soft, irritated gums or your gums are more tender than usual you may have the beginning stages of gingivitis. Recent studies show that roughly 90 percent of adults in the U.S. have some form of gingivitis, the beginning stage of gum disease. Other signs or symptoms of gingivitis include gums… Continue reading
As gross as it sounds, our mouths are full of bacteria. These naturally occurring bacteria constantly form in the mouth to breakdown foods and beverages that we intake. Brushing and flossing help get rid of plaque between dental cleanings, and it is essential that people take their oral health hygiene seriously. At Juban Cowen Dental… Continue reading
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