I wrote a blog earlier this month about the importance of children’s dentistry. In that post I mentioned that our biggest weapon against dental fear is introducing children to the dentist earlier in their lives. Our office works with your children and family to give them a pleasant and positive dental experience. While we are confident in our … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
There’s Nothing Vain About Cosmetic Dentistry
You’ve probably read a few things on my website about cosmetic dentistry, or maybe you know someone who has had cosmetic treatments. My office provides a multitude of dental procedures, including cosmetic dentistry solutions like teeth-whitening or porcelain veneers. I’ve found that while cosmetic dentistry can improve patient’s smile, they often … [Read more...]
Square Away Your Child’s Dental Health Before School
In Louisiana, school is either just around the corner or already in full swing. That means back-to-school shopping and setting up your children’s class schedule and extracurricular activities. But August is also a tremendous time to square away your children’s dental care. Tooth decay is the number chronic disease in children, and if left … [Read more...]
The Three Big Myths About Flossing
When was the last time you flossed? For many of the patients, the answer is not very recently. We wonder why that is on occasion. Most of our patients remember to brush their teeth in the evening (and hopefully in the morning as well). But many of them don’t floss. We believe this to be because of some of the misinformation surrounding flossing, … [Read more...]
Putting the Mouthwash Away: 3 Causes of Bad Breath
Greetings Monroe! Welcome back to the ongoing dental health blog of Bayou Dental Group in Monroe, LA. Today we want to give you a rundown of three causes of a thing no one enjoys: bad breath. Bad breath has many different causes, and simply swigging mouthwash only masks the scent. It’s not dissimilar to spraying air freshener on a trash can. We … [Read more...]
