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Why You Should Consider Dental Bonding

Nowadays, cosmetic dentistry has a variety of different treatments aimed at improving the aesthetics of your smile. Dental bonding is one such treatment. Dental bonding, also commonly referred to a…

Dentist's Advice: Stop Flossing!

Share onYep, you read that right: I’m a dentist and I’m suggesting that you throw away your floss.When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it's been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided.As you well know, an inordinate amount of food gets stuck between our teeth after meals. Traditionally, we've been taught to use a thin, waxy string to…

Invisalign, Teeth Whitening, and Veneers: Everything You Need to Know

Cosmetic dentistry makes it possible for anyone to transform their appearance. The days of suffering with yellowed, crooked, chipped, and cracked teeth are long gone. Our Lafayette dentist, Dr. Chauvin offers popular cosmetic treatments like Invisalign, professional teeth whitening, and porcelain veneers. Invisalign for Straighter Teeth Invisalign is a revolutionary approach to straightening teeth. Perfect […]

7 Tips to Whiter Teeth

What is Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety

Dental phobia and dental anxiety can make it very difficult for people to keep regular dentist appointments. Find out more about dental phobia.

Dental Health During Pregnancy: Some Tips From the Experts

Dental health during pregnancy is very important. Here are some common concerns about dental health and what you can do during pregnancy to maintain it.

Dry Mouth: Is It Sneaking Past Your Radar?

A dental epidemic is brewing, and it's called Xerostomia, or "Dry Mouth". It sounds innocuous enough, and perhaps that is why many people affected by the problem fail to treat it, or...

Eliminating the Myth of a Static Centric Relation in Dentistry

A new and better era is dawning for dentistry. For many decades, dental schools have taught a number of false and harmful ...

Get the Facts About Dental Veneers and How They Are Used

What are dental veneers ? Dental veneers are some of the most versatile tools we have when it comes to correcting defects in your teeth. De...

Show off your teeth: Oral care is important for well-being

Why oral healthcare should be taken more seriously.

Oral Hygiene and Your Dog's Health

It’s a fact. Most dog owners never take a good look inside their dog’s mouth. And that’s unfortunate because it is estimated that over 80 percent have significant oral pathology.

How to Choose a Dentist You Will Be Happy with Long Term

You want to find a dentist you will be able to stick with for the long term. | Coral West Dental

Twigs and Pine Needles: Dental Hygiene Before the Toothbrush

Dental hygiene before the toothbrush began in 5000 BC, when Egyptians used ancient toothpastes to clean teeth and gums, whiten teeth, and freshen breath.

The Link Between Heart Disease and Gum Health [INFOGRAPHIC]

You probably know that proper brushing and flossing can help you have healthy teeth and gums. Did you also know that your oral hygiene can have a significant impact on the health of the rest of your body? Take a look at this infographic to learn more about periodontal disease and how it could be related to your heart health.

Chapter 4: School Activities for Learning about Teeth and Gums

Chapter 4: School Activities for Learning about Teeth and GumsEvery day 20,000 people visit the HealthWiki for lifesaving health information. If everyone gave just $5 we could translate 50 more chaptersMake a gift Make a gift to support this essential health information people depend onWe can help school children in two ways. First, they need treatment now for problems they already have. Second,…

Would This Help Us Keep More Dental Appointments?

Please don’t jump all over us for this one, we have nothing to do with the concept and we’re not trying to publicize Taiwanese Dentistry du jour or expound on Jennifer Aniston’s dental dominatrix d…