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How often do I need to get a teeth cleaning?

One of the best things a person can do for their dental health is to prioritize practicing good oral hygiene and keeping routine appointments with his or her dentist.  If you have good oral hygiene habits and good oral health, your dentist and dental hygienist will probably suggest professional teeth cleaning at least twice a […]

How to get rid of bad breath

Do you feel self-conscious about your breath? Bad breath might make us feel awkward in social and professional situations, but the good news is that there are simple things you can do to improve your breath in no time.  Generally speaking, bad breath (also called halitosis), isn’t serious. In many cases it’s caused by poor […]

I lost a tooth: What do I do?

Losing a tooth to an injury or a disease is devastating and emotionally distressing. On top of contending with the psychological effects of an incomplete smile, tooth loss can have quite a few lesser-known consequences.  For instance, losing just one tooth puts you at a higher risk for losing more in the future. It also […]

New Year, New Smile: Achieve Great Oral Health in 2021

Do you want to take charge of your oral health in 2021? If so, we recommend booking an appointment with our Lafayette dentist for a checkup and cleaning. In addition to providing excellent preventive oral care, our practice offers restorative and cosmetic services that can help repair damaged teeth and give you the smile of […]

GUM PROBLEM BASICS: SORE, SWOLLEN AND BLEEDING GUMS

Do your gums bleed frequently? Does it hurt your gums when you brush your teeth? You’re not alone. Millions of people have the same problems. Sore, swollen and bleeding gums are not all that uncommon and could be caused by a number of things. It could be something as small and easy to fix as […]

Osteoporosis and oral health

Osteoporosis — which literally means porous bone — is a disease that lowers the density of bones in the body, drastically increasing risk of fractures, and because it’s a silent progressive disease, you likely won’t know you have osteoporosis until that first painful fracture occurs.  It’s a disease that’s largely caused by the loss of […]