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Are Cavities Contagious? Baton Rouge, LA

Are Cavities Contagious?

Cavities, also called dental caries are the largest common chronic childhood disease. Recent findings now point to studies that have found cavities to be contagious as an infectious disease. Sound crazy? I have a question for all of you mothers out there. How many of you have cleaned off your child’s pacifier by putting it… Continue reading

The Effectiveness of Dental Implants on Overall Health

If you have one or more missing teeth and need a reliable permanent solution for tooth replacement you may want to learn more about the effectiveness of dental implants. Unlike other temporary tooth replacement options like dentures, partials or bridges, dental implants offer permanent replacement teeth that look, function and feel like natural teeth. The… Continue reading

Show Your Teeth Some Love

Do you love your teeth? Are you always looking for ways to brighten your smile? If you care about your oral health, you may want to consider eating foods that actually help your teeth. Come on, your teeth are yours to keep for a lifetime, isn’t it time to show your teeth some love? There… Continue reading

Options for Adult Braces

There’s good news if you didn’t have braces as a teenager and are tired of your crooked teeth! Perhaps you had braces when you were younger only to have your teeth shift back because you didn’t wear your retainers. If you struggle with the appearance of your smile as an adult you have some new… Continue reading

Your Dental Hygiene: Naughty or Nice?

Christmas is right around the corner. That means that Santa and his elves are watching every move you make to see if you should be on the “Naughty” or “Nice” list this year. Santa is very concerned about your dental hygiene and your dental health. Will your dental hygiene land you on the “Nice” list… Continue reading

Alcohol and Your Oral Health

Tis’ the season to be jolly! With the holiday season upon use comes many occasions to enjoy alcoholic treats such as eggnog, spiced cider, wine and beer. However, if you are concerned about protecting your oral health, you will want to moderate your alcohol consumption this holiday season. This is because there is also a… Continue reading

Caring for Your Mouth with Type 2 Diabetes

It is important to realize that people who live with or have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes typically have more problems with their teeth and gums than people without the disease. Being prone to oral infections can cause complications for diabetic patients. Below is a list of tips and actions to help patients with… Continue reading

Dental Implants

Have you lost one or more teeth due to dental decay, problematic teeth or oral trauma? If you have lost a tooth for any reason and you are looking for the most natural feeling, natural-looking permanent solution for tooth replacement, you may want to consider dental implants. There are quite a few medical benefits and… Continue reading

Back to the Basics: Dental Anatomy

Have you ever stopped to think about your teeth? Most people take their teeth for granted not giving much thought to the important role they play in our health and happiness. To really understand why good oral and dental hygiene is important, here’s a look into the anatomy of teeth, perhaps if we take into… Continue reading

Selecting The Right Toothpaste

How do you choose which toothpaste to use? Do you have a favorite brand, flavor or texture? Do you like paste or gels; do you prefer whitening pastes or tartar control pastes? In a recent study by The Cosmetic Dental Home Care group, findings have shown that certain toothpastes may actually have some damaging effects… Continue reading

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