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 […]
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Dental Tips For The Holidays
Categories: Holiday
It’s officially almost Christmastime and although we are all excited to for Santa to arrive, we wanted to make sure all of our readers don’t forget to tend to their teeth this holiday season! Here are some tips to keep in mind: 1.) Watch out for hard Christmas candies. Although we all love candy canes, […]
Keep Your Teeth Healthy This Halloween: What You Need To Know
Categories: Holiday
Happy Halloween from the team here at Foote Family Dental Care! Although we all love Halloween, it’s no secret that too much sugar & healthy teeth just don’t mix! Here’s some tips for keeping your dental health in check this Halloween: 1. Choose The Right Candy When choosing which candy to indulge in today, try […]
Why Summer Is The Best Time For A Dental Checkup
Categories: Family Dentistry
While visiting the dentist might be the last thing on your mind this summer, here’s why it shouldn’t be: EASIER TO SCHEDULE With the kids out of school, its often a lot easier to find time in your busy schedule to get those teeth cleanings in for the summer than during the school year. PREVENTS […]
Tooth Be Told, We Love Our Patients!
Categories: Holiday
Happy Valentine’s Day from our family to yours!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
