Blog - Covington, LA

Although life with braces is something you may not be used to, having braces does not have to affect your life in a negative way. While braces may take some time to adjust to, there are things you can do to improve the time you spend with them. One important thing to remember is that […]

Your smile is often times one of the first things that people notice about you. It affects the way you are perceived by others and it has even been shown that a great smile increases your likability. Because of this, more and more people are taking the time to improve their smiles through cosmetic dental […]

Veneers are tools that can be used to reshape your smile and make it even more beautiful. Over the years, these tools have seen a lot of application, and there have been various types manufactured. These types include: Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are also known by many as traditional veneers. These veneers ideally started as […]

For many patients, the idea of going to the dentist is scary. In fact, a odontophobia, or fear of the dentist, affects 30 to 40 million Americans. One of the ways we encourage people to overcome their fear of the dentist and ensure their teeth are being taken care of is through the use of […]

Good oral hygiene starts with your toothbrush. And with the incredible selection of toothbrushes available both at the store and in our office, it’s no wonder one of the most common questions we get from patients is whether manual or electric toothbrushes are better. Each one has its pros and cons. Really, the most important […]

Proper care of our teeth is essential to maintaining good oral health and a beautiful smile throughout our lives. Though we’ve all been raised being taught proper care by our parents, dentists, and even presentations at our school, many people fail to practice proper dental hygiene resulting in decay, infection, and gum disease. If it’s […]

It’s something we’ve all heard horror stories about and hoped would never apply to us, wisdom tooth extraction. Then it finally happened, your dentist spoke to you and informed you that you would be in need of having your wisdom teeth out. We know you’re a little nervous and maybe even a bit afraid of […]

A fear of the dentist is one of the most common fears that people suffer from. In fact, up to 24% of people have a dentist phobia. And while it might seem innocent at first, this fear can actually lead to dental decay and disease because a person is not seeking out the care that […]

Cosmetic dentistry is a dental specialty that focuses on both the aesthetics of a person’s mouth as well as the function. While most people assume that cosmetic dentistry is for people who simply want a better smile, this myth couldn’t be further from the truth. Cosmetic dentistry is about restoring the function of the mouth, […]