At Bayou Dental Group, we love meeting new patients or hearing about the families and loved ones of our dedicated patients. But we understand no matter how comfortable you are with our Monroe dental team \u2014 or any dentist \u2014 your time is important to you. We take our time with each and every patient, but we also implement services that will give you beautiful, quick results. <\/p>\n
Today I want to highlight 3 different services that will help you cut down on your time at the dentist. <\/p>\n
WARNING: When I say spend less time at the dentist, I\u2019m not encouraging you to skip dental appointments. Far from it! That will cause you more oral health problems down the road \u2014 and likely lead to lengthy dental visits. I\u2019m writing to you about certain dental treatments that are quick, affordable, and lead to great results!<\/p>\n
Here are my tips to you: <\/p>\n
1. Whiten your teeth at home<\/strong> <\/p>\n Teeth whitening is one of the first aspects of cosmetic dentistry patients ask me about. I\u2019ve yet to meet many patients who didn\u2019t want whiter teeth. Whiter teeth can give you more confidence and give the appearance of a healthier smile. Unfortunately, people spend a ton of money on over-the-counter whitening products, which don\u2019t always give patients optimal results. These over-the-counter options can also cause sensitivity for your teeth and gums. <\/p>\n At Bayou Dental Group, we can whiten your teeth in the office or give design at-home whitening trays. The in-office whitening is completed in 15-minute increments until you reach the desired shade. But maybe you\u2019d rather spend that time doing something else. Or with your family. We can fashion a custom mouthpiece and prescribe a special whitening gel. You\u2019ll then wear the whitening treatments for 15 to 20 minutes every day until you reach the desired shade. <\/p>\n 2. Permanent crowns in one dental visit<\/strong> <\/p>\n Every year, millions of Americans will need a dental crown \u2014 or multiple dental crowns. That\u2019s why at our Monroe dental office, we have technology to provide same-day crowns. A traditional crown can take anywhere from two to three dental visits, but using CEREC technology, we can place permanent crowns in about 90 minutes. CEREC includes special CAD\/CAM technology. This allows us to: <\/p>\n \u2022 Prepare the tooth In addition to saving you loads of time, CEREC allows you to avoid wearing a temporary crown. Patients wear temporary crowns while their permanent crowns are being fabricated. That can sometimes take weeks \u2014 or even longer. <\/p>\n 3. Complete multiple treatments in one visit<\/strong> <\/p>\n Some of my patients will never need major dental treatments, while others struggle to keep their mouth healthy. Whenever I see a patient who needs multiple dental treatments to restore their mouth, that patient can sometimes be overwhelmed by the number of treatments we suggest. That\u2019s part of the reason we have implemented oral conscious sedation. This sedation method is great for helping patients relax in the dental chair, but it\u2019s also possible to use oral conscious sedation to complete multiple dental treatments at once. That can be placing multiple dental crowns or even completing more complicated treatment like placing dental implants. <\/p>\n Oral conscious sedation is rendered in pill form. You\u2019ll take the medication before your visit. You\u2019ll have a friend or family member drive you to the office. By the time you reach the dental chair, you\u2019ll be in a total state of relaxation. While oral conscious sedation is \u201cconscious sedation,\u201d many of our sedation patients actually fall asleep in the chair. What\u2019s even better is that you\u2019ll forget all about the sights, sounds, and smells of the procedure that may have made you nervous. <\/p>\n Schedule a Visit Today<\/strong><\/p>\n This list includes just a few ways in which you can cut down on your time at the dentist. Of course, once of the best ways to avoid significant dental problems is to brush twice a day and floss daily. Also come visit us every six months for your cleanings and exams. <\/p>\n Give us call today at 318-323-9303 to schedule up an appointment or use easy the online appointment form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At Bayou Dental Group, we love meeting new patients or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1136,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[21,28,34],"class_list":{"0":"post-72210","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog","8":"tag-cosmetic-dentistry","9":"tag-monroe-la","10":"tag-teeth-whitening","11":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\u2022\u00a0Take an impression
\n\u2022 Design the crown
\n\u2022 Fabricate the crown
\n\u2022\u00a0Place the crown<\/p>\n