Blog - Covington, LA

We’ve all grown up hearing how important it is to drink our milk to ensure we get enough Vitamin D to ensure strong and healthy bones. As we age, particularly for women, Vitamin D remains an important tool in stemming the tide of osteoporosis and maintaining strong enamel. It can even help to hold off […]

While the parades and partying on Bourbon and Decatur may be off the menu this year thanks to Covid, but one great Mardi Gras tradition isn’t going anywhere, King Cake. As much a part of our local traditions as the parades themselves, this delicious seasonal treat is loaded with flavor and sugar to match. While […]

Expecting mothers often have many changes to handle during their pregnancies, but dental issues are one of the most commonly ignored issues that women face when preparing for their newborn’s delivery date. The hormonal changes that impact their mood, hunger, and sleep are just a few of the many adversities that women face, but dental […]

Whether due to a traumatic accident or from poor oral care, losing a tooth can be devastating. This event’s reality is that despite aesthetic reasons, losing teeth can greatly impact your oral health. Replacing missing teeth soon is the most assured way to protect your mouth from decay, misalignment, and further tooth loss. It’s essential […]

Dentistry has been going through numerous changes to the types of tools and techniques used to improve patients’ care everywhere. As dentists regularly update their equipment, one of the latest to come out of the wood-works is, you guessed it, lasers. Bright beams of heated light directed into a tiny pinpoint, these lasers have come from […]

Maintaining good dental health takes not only regular visits to your dentist but also takes a good understanding of how dental insurance helps cover the costs for your oral health treatments. However, amid the confusion of today’s highly-costing insurance companies and dental practices’ struggle with processing payments, patients using insurance has become a massive challenge […]

Did you know that there are two types of dental restorations known as direct and indirect restorations? Direct restorations, such as composite fillings, can be completed in your dentist’s office during a single appointment. Indirect restorations, on the other hand, must be fabricated in a dental laboratory before they can be cemented into the mouth. […]

When you’re battling stained teeth, you may consider teeth whitening to restore your pearly whites. Over the counter solutions such as strips, gels, and toothpaste can do a lot to reduce the depth of common stains gained from drinking wine or coffee over time. Other stains require more in-depth treatments or the services of a […]

Did you know that research indicates the average American consumes around 2.6 soft drinks every day? When you consider the variety of soft drinks available at grocery stores and restaurants, it’s no surprise that people drink as many soft drinks as they do. However, have you ever wondered about how soft drinks affect your teeth? […]