Ask the Dentist
At Baton Rouge Dentistry dental offices, we believe in bringing the best care to our patients. Toward that end we offer here our counsel and advice to help you achieve the best oral results possible in this modern day!
What Makes a Smile Attractive?
08-15-2019An act as simple as showing your teeth can have a powerful, emotional effect on another person. Almost immediately, when someone smiles, it creates a warm feeling in the other person setting them at ease and may even turn a bad day into a good one. But what makes a smile attractive? Although highly subjective at times there are a few key things that will make a smile attractive.
Is Vaping Bad for My Mouth?
07-16-2019The common thought is that vaping, e-cigs or juules are safer than smoking cigarettes. Many smokers are using these devices as a safer alternative to regular cigarettes. But are they?
Sleep Apnea and Dentistry
06-20-2019Sleep apnea is a potentially deadly sleep disorder where during sleep, breathing stops and starts repeatedly depriving the body of oxygen. This can occur by obstruction of the airway called obstructive sleep apnea, or neurologically in the brain called central sleep apnea.Â
When Does A Crown Need Replacing?
05-23-2019According to studies, a crown, on average, lasts 6-8 years. In my opinion, crowns should last much longer if done well and taken care of. Most patients think when a tooth is crowned it is never has to be done again. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Other than the age of the crown, there are other factors that determine when it’s time to replace a crown.
Getting Your Smile Ready for Summer
02-28-2019Summer is fast approaching and some may think it's time to get in shape. Getting back in the gym and back to eating well is not the only things you should be doing. Getting your smile ready should also be a major part.
Why do I have cavities?
01-16-2019To form a cavity, you need three components: Teeth Bacteria Food source Of these three factors needed to cause cavities, we can control two, diet and oral hygiene, and yes this does include flossing. If you’ve been told you have cavities and have concerns, contact us for a second opinion at 225-926-4203.
How Much Does a "Free" Dental Visit Cost
12-17-2018The lure of a “free†cleaning and exam is an attempt to get patients in the door. While this is not at all a bad thing what happens next can transform a new patient from a long-term loyal patient to one who leaves confused as to how they could possibly need all that dental work done. The offices motivation for offering the “free†visit will determine that outcome.
How Long Should a Crown Last?
12-03-2018The human mouth is one of the most hostile environments in existence. Bacteria, extremes in temperatures, extremes in pressures and abuse from use – it’s a wonder teeth survive as long as they do. Not to mention anything we as dentists do to fix and replace them. So, when someone asks me how long will a crown last, I have to answer them honestly with “I don’t know.â€
Dental Insurance: The Dictator
10-23-2018For both the patient and dentist, dental insurance companies like to dictate who you can see, what you are allowed to do, how often you can have it done, how much they will or will not pay, and what they believe is best for you.