[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What are your gums trying to tell you? Are they swollen, red, tender, or bleeding? Have your gums receded or moved away from your teeth? Do you suffer from loose-feeling teeth or persistently bad breath? These are all signs of gum disease. Gum disease is an inflammation of the gum line which can progress…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hey teens, are you curious about wisdom teeth? Well, look no further. We’ve laid out everything you want to know about wisdom teeth, from why we have them to post-surgery tips. What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third to last molars on each side of the upper and lower jaws. They are the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On most lists of places people hate to go, you’ll find the dentist’s office right up there with the DMV. While both places can cause stress, only the dentist’s office had a WebMD page dedicated to dealing with the fear of a visit. To combat that fear, the idea of spa dentistry was created. The…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the event of a broken tooth, you should see your dentist as soon as possible. Without immediate treatment, a broken tooth can easily become infected, often leading to total loss of the tooth. There are many ways in which a tooth can break. A tooth is most commonly broken by direct contact to the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Any time you have a medical procedure done it is important to know how you will feel and how your body should react afterwards. This is especially if you are having your wisdom teeth extracted. This procedure can create a lot of questions. Questions about how to prepare, what to expect during and what to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever had a toothache, lost a permanent tooth or had one removed? If so, you’ve probably heard words like “crown”, “bridge” and “implant”. But what does it all mean? They all mean something a little different, but are part of an overall element of dental care. Let’s start with a quick history lesson….
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we get older there are a number of things that don’t really affect us anymore. In fact we don’t even consider them in our day-to-day lives. Long gone and nearly forgotten are the days of skinned knees and grass stained jeans, acne and being scared of what’s under the bed. For most grownups, especially…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We have compiled some facts about a tool that you use daily. The Toothbrush! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] An average American will spend over 1,000 hours brushing their teeth in their lifetime. In aggregate, Americans spend over $850 million on toothbrushes every year! The toothbrush was selected as the #1 thing Americans COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT! The…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kids don’t usually have a lot of time to eat a leisurely breakfast before school, so they might just opt to grab a chocolate donut or a sugary breakfast bar on the way out the door. Of course, any parent would know that this is a horrible habit. Kids shouldn’t start their day by eating…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Halloween is here! Like everyone, we are sure you are still putting the final touches on the kids’ costumes, the spooky decorations around the house, and the perfect candy giveaways. At The Smile Spa of Baton Rouge, we thought there is no time like the present to remind you of the importance of oral hygiene,…