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 […]
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Dental Tips for the Fourth of July
Categories: Holiday
July 3, 2017 Happy Fourth of July from our Foote Family to yours! We love these tips from the staff at Barranca Dental and thought we would share! Stay Away from Hard Foods Ice and Pretzels are common at Fourth of July BBQs. Try to avoid chewing on ice, and if the pretzels are a […]
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. […]
Easter Candy: The Do’s & Don’ts.
Categories: Family Dentistry
Easter baskets are normally filled with the sweetest of treats from fruity favorites to rich, chocolate covered bunnies. Via: Ask the Dentist Watching our daughters hunt for eggs Easter morning are some of my fondest memories as a father. But it always freaks me out to go into the grocery store around the Easter season. […]
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, […]
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 […]
12 Holiday Dental Tips
Categories: Family Dentistry
Via: Dr. Brad Judy No matter what you celebrate at this time of year, be it a traditional Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule or Festivus, we want you to be safe and enjoy your family at this important time of year. To help keep your smile bright and healthy during the busy and party-filled season, here […]
Louisiana Flood Update: Foote Family Dental Care
Categories: Family Dentistry
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the great citizens of Ascension, Livingston, East Baton Rouge and all others affected by this terrible flood. Many thanks to all of those who have helped out with the rescue efforts of our citizens in need. We pray the water will go down soon and we can […]
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 […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know Could Cause Bad Breath
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry
We get asked about bad breath ALL the time at Foote Family Dental Care! Obviously we recommend brushing and flossing daily plus visiting the dentist regularly to make sure there are no problems hiding. This article via WebMD lists 10 causes of bad breath. We have an amazing product at our office that works great […]
