Looking for a new dental office is a big deal. Oral health is nothing to take lightly and you want to go to a place where you will be comfortable and won’t mind scheduling regular appointments. Here are some of the things you should look for when searching for a new dental office. Comfort […]
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Dental Health Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Nora Richardson-Foote at Foote Family Dental Care provides dental care for the family.
Don’t Waste Your Dental Benefits, Make an Appointment Before the Year Ends
Categories: General Dentistry
As we enter the second half of the year, it might be time to start thinking about your dental insurance. If you receive dental benefits, your annual plan likely runs along the calendar year. That means your current coverage expires in December, and you need to make the most of it. It’s easy to get […]
How Your Oral Health Affects Your Well-Being
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
You may eat healthly. You may go to the gym four times a week. But the truth is—if your mouth isn’t healthy, you’re not healthy. To help you see why, here are three of the biggest connections between mouth and body. Bacteria can reach vital organs through your mouth. Think about it—your mouth is a massive portal […]
Little-Known Services that Dentists Provide
Categories: Family Dentistry, Oral Health
January 22, 2018 When most people think of a dentist they tend to only think of teeth, however, there are many services dentists also help that aid in their patients’ overall oral health. Check out a few of the more “surprising” services that our dentist office provides to our patients in Gonzales, Prairieville and all […]
Merry Christmas From Foote Family Dental Care!
Categories: Holiday
December 2017 Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 2017 has been an incredible year for our office and we can not wait to see what is in store for 2018. See you next year!
MTM Clear Aligners: Straighten Your Teeth In 3-6 Months
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
December 13, 2017 MTM Clear Aligners is a clear aligner system that helps align your smile without braces. The aligners typically take 3-6 months on average with total treatment costs equalling $3000, however, many insurance providers will help pay some of the treatment (usually around $1000-$1500). 50% of adults are candidates. Are you a good fit? Read […]
Five Reasons to Wear a Mouthguard
Categories: Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry
September 19, 2017 With the month of September nearly behind us, most of us here in south Louisiana have one thing on our minds: Football. Unfortunately, with football also comes injury and we thought it would be a great idea to remind everyone of the importance of protecting yourself during sports. As we stated in […]
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 […]
ER Visits for Dental Problems on the Rise
Categories: Family Dentistry, Oral Health
What started as a toothache from a lost filling became a raging infection that landed Christopher Smith in the University of Louisville Hospital emergency room, then in intensive care on a ventilator and feeding tube. “It came on so quickly and violently. I was terrified,” said Smith, 41, of Jeffersonville, Ind., who lacked dental insurance […]
