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 […]
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Cosmetic Dentist in Gonzales La, Dr. Nora Richardson-Foote at Foote Family Dental Care provides cosmetic dentistry for better dental hygiene and dental health.
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 […]
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 […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
Categories: Family Dentistry
Read what the American Dental Association has to say about the history and importance of celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month: “National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 3, 1941. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, […]
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 […]
Beyond Tooth Decay: Why Good Dental Hygiene is Important
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
Article courtesy of Medical News Today Most of us are aware that poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath – but not brushing your teeth could also have consequences for more serious illnesses, which Foote Family Dental Care wants you to be aware of. In this spotlight feature, to […]
