You remember a great many things in the life of your child. Their first steps, their first words, and their first haircut.But did you know that you should also remember to schedule their first dental appointment? It may need to happen sooner than you imagine. The American Dental Association recommends that kids first visit the dentist about six … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Fear Free Dentistry at Bayou Family Dental in Monroe, LA
For many Americans, a visit to the dentist sounds downright terrifying. For some it’s right up there with a nighttime visit from Freddy Krueger or saying “Bloody Mary” in the mirror three times. Or worse yet, LSU fumbling the football on the goal-line while down by six, with a minute left to go in the game. At Bayou Family Dental in Monroe, LA, we … [Read more...]
Six Sinister Things That Stain Your Teeth | Monroe, LA
Is soda public enemy number one for your teeth? Spoiler alert, it’s not. You may be surprised by public enemy number one for your teeth. All superheroes have an arch-enemy. Superman battles Lex Luthor, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Batman tries to keep the Joker from burning down Gotham City. Spiderman faces a number of … [Read more...]
Pain-Free Root Canals Are Now Available in Monroe, LA
It’s been a long day at work, so you grab an ice cold beer to relax. The beer tastes great but you notice that the cold temperature of the beverage seems to be irritating one of your teeth. Or maybe it’s bowl of piping hot chili that seems to set off the pain in your tooth. Either way, you know you’re about to experience another painful … [Read more...]
Put Down the Bottle to Protect Your Teeth
Welcome back, Monroe! As you remember from the last blog from the office of Bayou Dental Group, here in Monroe, LA, fluoride is an essential component of your oral health routine. It is right up there with brushing your teeth. In fact, the two often go hand in hand, since most toothpastes contain fluoride. Fluoride strengthens and repairs your … [Read more...]