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Post-Procedure Care
posted: May 17, 2022.
As with any surgery, post-procedure care is of utmost importance after getting periodontal surgery. Bleeding, pain, swelling, and other sensations are common and should be expected to a degree. This Read more
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Digital X-rays
posted: May 10, 2022.
X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon Read more
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Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 03, 2022.
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more
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How to Subtract Those Added Sugars
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.
Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get Read more
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Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
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Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.
We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.
What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our KENNER, Louisiana office, now is an excellent time to schedule Read more
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Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.
A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The Read more
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Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.
There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our KENNER, Louisiana office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing Read more
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet Read more
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March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
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What to do about Dry Mouth
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more
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Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
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February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more