Monthly Archives: Lafayette LA dentist

• pain with Invisalign

  I know that braces cause pain because all my friends complained about it when I was growing up. I’m old enough to know I don’t want a mouth full of metal while I straighten my teeth. It would just seem unprofessional. However, I want to know what I’m signing up for. Does Invisalign have pain…

• Dental bridge before implant?

  I’m a little concerned about what my dentist is recommending for a missing tooth on my 15-year-old daughter. We’re planning on getting her a dental implant when her jaw is developed enough for one. I was looking at some temporary replacements. I thought a flipper would be a good option, but my dentist wants to…

• Help! My Front Tooth is Loose

  I am terrified. I discovered my front tooth is loose. I don’t remember hitting it and I don’t think the other teeth are loose. Can a dentist fix this? What if it can’t be fixed? Do they make dentures for one tooth? Help me! Samantha Dear Samantha, A gorgeous smile created…

• Should I Call an Emergency Dentist for a Lost Filling?

  Is it a dental emergency if I lost a filling? It’s the New Years Weekend and I don’t really fancy spending it in the dentist’s office. Mark C. Dear Mark, What??? You don’t want to ring in 2018 from a dental chair? I can’t imagine why not. What could be more invigorating? In the case…

• Are CEREC Crowns Causing My Gum Problems?

  I had a CEREC crown placed a week ago. My gum is still hurting and it’s bleeding. How long until this gets better? Doug K. – Ohio Doug, If there’s any swelling, I’d suspect an infection. Hopefully, your dentist suggested you do saltwater rinses. If not, do them for a couple of days and see…

• When Can We Stop Going to the Dentist?

  We’ve always been very diligent about going to the dentist. Our children have never had cavities. Recently, my husband was laid off. Is it OK for us to skip the dentists for a while, just until he’s found a new job? Mindy  – Ft. Worth, TX Mindy, I understand your question completely. Here in Louisiana,…

• Why doesn't my CEREC crown match?

  I’ve had crowns placed before and they’ve always matched my teeth.  My new dentist uses something called CEREC crowns. When he placed it, it doesn’t match. Is that an issue with CEREC crowns.  He said it’s made of porcelain. Is that why it’s much whiter than my other teeth? Sammie M. – Dayton, OH Sammie,…

• Whitening crowns

  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…

• Trying to decide between a dental implant or a bridge?

  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…

• Can I switch to invisalign if I already have glasses?

  I’ve got regular braces, but I hate them.  They hurt all the time. They keep catching on my lip and it bleeds. Is it too late for me to get invisalign because I’ve already got braces. My mom says its probably too late, but I wanted to check. Les D. – Missouri Les, It’s not…