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Why You Should Consider Dental Bonding

Nowadays, cosmetic dentistry has a variety of different treatments aimed at improving the aesthetics of your smile. Dental bonding is one such treatment. Dental bonding, also commonly referred to a…

Dentist's Advice: Stop Flossing!

Share onYep, you read that right: I’m a dentist and I’m suggesting that you throw away your floss.When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it's been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided.As you well know, an inordinate amount of food gets stuck between our teeth after meals. Traditionally, we've been taught to use a thin, waxy string to…

Invisalign, Teeth Whitening, and Veneers: Everything You Need to Know

Cosmetic dentistry makes it possible for anyone to transform their appearance. The days of suffering with yellowed, crooked, chipped, and cracked teeth are long gone. Our Lafayette dentist, Dr. Chauvin offers popular cosmetic treatments like Invisalign, professional teeth whitening, and porcelain veneers. Invisalign for Straighter Teeth Invisalign is a revolutionary approach to straightening teeth. Perfect […]

7 Tips to Whiter Teeth

Dry Mouth: Is It Sneaking Past Your Radar?

A dental epidemic is brewing, and it's called Xerostomia, or "Dry Mouth". It sounds innocuous enough, and perhaps that is why many people affected by the problem fail to treat it, or...

How to Deal with Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety

Dental phobias and dental anxiety can be eliminated through three different approaches

Should you floss before or after you brush your teeth?

It's not a question of if you should floss, but a matter of when. And correctly timing the daily habit can have a major impact on your dental health—here's what the experts have to say in SELF's March issue.

4 Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments to Give You a Happier Smile

Todays modern cosmetic dentistry treatments can solve almost any issue that' you may be facing with your teeth. Here are four useful ways it can help.

Choose Cosmetic Dentistry You'll Love

If you're interested in transforming your smile but don't want to undergo invasive treatment, we offer cosmetic treatments that will suit your needs.

An Inside Look at the Process of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

Cosmetic dentistry procedures can be as common as braces or be tuned to specific people like implants. Here's an inside look at the process of cosmetic dentistry procedures!

Why Can't Americans Afford Dental Care? (Infographic)

There is quite a big misconception regarding why Americans cannot afford dental care. Some of the reasons include that there are not enough dentists, or that dentists get paid too low. However, statistics in the health field point towards exactly the opposite and here are some important facts.

Improve Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry

Thinking about Cosmetic Dentistry? A beautiful smile can win hearts and minds. But, for a lot of people, their teeth stand in the way of their happiness. If you are one such individual, then there is no need to sit there worrying about it because you can do something.

Improving Your Smile Invisibly

Whether you’re looking to improve your smile or fix some imperfections in the position of your teeth, Invisalign is the leading technology for aligning your teeth in the exact way you want them. These transparent aligners allow you to change the shape of your teeth without the need to feel self-conscious about your usage of …

For Great Dental Health, Be Proactive!

Early detection is key. It's a refrain we've heard many times before. But just as important as early detection is early treatment. While this

Treating dental care as an afterthought has dangerous consequences

In America, we treat teeth separately from the rest of our bodies – in education, financing and even research. It's a problem that can sometimes have devastating consequences, says Mary Otto, author of "Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America."

Why Dental Bonding is an Excellent Restoration for Kids

If your child has a decayed tooth, a chipped tooth, or another shape or crack issue, dental bonding can be an excellent restoration for ...

Create a Strategy to Deal with Dental Problems to Avoid Future Expenses

If you have limited financial resources, learning what it will cost to restore your teeth and gums to good health could be a shock. Dental care can be expensive, especially for treating advanced dental disease.Properly managing your ongoing dental care can greatly reduce the chances for higher exp