Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many non-essential dental appoints such as exams and cleanings have been canceled. However, once an appointment has been canceled, it can be easy to forget to reschedule for a future date. While many people underestimate the importance of regular dental exams and cleanings, routine dental care is critical in […]
General Dentistry
Teeth Sensitivity: At-Home Remedies To Treat Pain
Categories: General Dentistry
The best remedy for any discomfort in the mouth is to consult with your dentist to find the source of your issue and get proper treatment. However, if you find yourself in excruciating pain before your next appointment, here are some home remedies to help soothe your teeth in the meantime: Don’t Rinse Immediately After […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: We Are Here To Help
Categories: General Dentistry
Update as of April 16, 2020 The Louisiana Department of Health has extended its mandate to April 30th. Dental offices are strictly prohibited from performing any non-essential/ routine dental treatment during this time. This means we are limited to treating dental emergencies only! We will continue to see emergency cases by appointment only on: Mondays […]
Why Visiting The Dentist At The End Of The Year Is A Smart Money Move
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
October 24, 2017 Want to save money? Many people don’t know that if their dental insurance plan runs on a traditional calendar year, there are many reasons that scheduling a dental appointment at the end of the year would be beneficial. 1. Unused Benefits The reason for this is because many dental plans will reach […]
The Part of Your Teeth You Forget to Brush
August 20, 2017 Via Carly Ledbetter of the Huffington Post Despite most of us thinking that we’re brushing our teeth correctly or flossing frequently enough, dentist visits are often full of surprises. Irritation, cavities, gingivitis ― the list of our maladies goes on and on. It’s always important to go back to basics and make sure […]
Grinding Your Teeth: The Long-Term Impact
Categories: General Dentistry
July 25, 2017 WHEN life and work stresses take their toll, symptoms can manifest themselves in our sleeping habits. Compared with five years ago, dental and orthodontic practice, elleven, has seen a 30 per cent increase in the number of people coming to the practice with teeth grinding complaints. Whether people have woken up with […]
5 Tips for Healthier Teeth Now That We Are Officially In Summer 2017
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
June 6, 2017 Via: Delta Dental This summer, stay hydrated and healthy. But think carefully when you choose your beverage – some drinks can increase your risk of tooth decay. 1. Drink water. Keep your mouth moist by drinking water throughout the day. This helps wash away plaque-causing bacteria and can even improve your breath. […]
Five New Years Resolutions For Healthier Teeth
2017 is just around the corner and our staff here at Foote Family Dental are offering a few tips for ringing in the new year with a healthier smile! Check out these five new years resolutions for your teeth that you should keep in mind: 1. Brushing and Flossing Teeth At Least Twice Daily. It’s […]
Do You Have One Dark Tooth That Just Will Not Whiten?
Categories: General Dentistry
It probably had some sort of trauma and now the nerve has died causing it to turn dark, or maybe you had a root canal on it and it has gradually turned dark over time. Here at Foote Family Dental, We can do the root canal and bleach the tooth from the inside to whiten […]
The Practice of Oil Pulling
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
In recent months, various news agencies,1 social media sites and blogs have reported about the practice of “oil pulling” (swishing oil in the mouth) and its potential benefits on oral and general health. Credits to: ADA Websites that support natural therapies are also fanning hope—and strong emotions—about oil pulling procedures, with proponents claiming it enhances oral […]
