Category Archives: Lafayette LA Dentist

I’m not sure what to do. I noticed that you see children and you do white fillings. Do you give the white fillings to children? My pediatric dentist says that’s not possible. I don’t fancy the idea of putting mercury in my son’s mouth and he has his first cavity. We’re just watching it right…

I lost a tooth. It’s my own fault. I waited too long to deal with it and now I have to replace it. My dentist is suggesting a dental implant, but I’m not too keen on the idea of surgery. Would a dental bridge do something close? Kevin C. Dear Kevin, It depends on how…

I’ve got a pimple on my gums. I’m worried about it. My husband says I’m overreacting, that it’s just a pimple. But, I’ve never heard of a pimple on gums and it hurts. Is this normal? Danya L. Dear Danya, You’re right to be concerned. This is more serious than a simple pimple. It’s likely…

I have to get a tooth extracted. I wanted to get a second opinion on some good tooth replacement options. Money is no object. I want the best. What are your thoughts? Martin C. – Albany, NY Martin, My initial thought is if you want the top tooth replacement option, than just about any dentist…

Can I whiten a dental crown if it is old? My crown is turning beige.  So are my teeth for that matter.  I know I can whiten them, I was just wondering about the crown. Beatrice N.  – Pennsylvania Beatri ce, A dental  crown, or any other dental restoration, cannot be whitened. Only natural tooth…

I have a tooth I need to replace. I am trying to decide whether I should get a dental implant or a bridge. Is there any advantage to the implant? They are much more expensive. Desiree J. – New Mexico Desiree, This is an important question. Dental implants are fantastic and function much more like…

I have a tooth gap that is a little over 1/2 a centimeter. My dentist said he can fix it with dental bonding. How will that fix it? Wouldn’t that make my teeth really wide? Will that look attractive and I just can’t picture it? Rhianna L. – Newark, NJ Rhianna, Over 1/2 a centimeter…