Lapalco Family Dental Blog

You’re out having a nice dinner with your family. Everyone is laughing and having a good time but you’re having trouble relaxing. What if your dentures come out while you’re eating or slip while you’re talking? Does this sound familiar? Many people across the country deal with this exact situation every day. Poorly fitting dentures can negatively impact your confidence, health, and quality of life. Fortunately, dental implants can make a huge difference regarding how well your dentures fit. Read on to learn more about dental implants from your Marrero dentist.

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You wake up in the middle of the night with a throbbing pain in your mouth. You roll back over, hoping that it feels better in the morning. Unfortunately, it becomes even worse. You know that you need to see an emergency dentist quickly but aren’t sure what you should be looking for. Fortunately, your dentist in Marrero has listed 5 traits of a good emergency dentist to help you make the right choice.

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It’s happened to the best of us. The entirety of your busy day becomes overwhelmed by a toothache. Whether you took a bite of ice cream that was slightly too big or underestimated the structural integrity of the mixed nuts you were eating, the distraction of the pain in your mouth suddenly becomes the only discernible feeling in your body. A pain like this is inconvenient, if not unbearable to handle throughout the day. But what do you do now? Is this pain a dental emergency? Can it wait till your next visit to the dentist? There’s a variety of different underlying causes of a toothache. Your dentist can help you get to the root of your pain and put an end to it.

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According to the American College of Prosthodontists, up to 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. 22% of those Americans are missing all of their natural teeth. Missing teeth is a much more common problem than you may think. While there are many causes of missing teeth, including dental decay, gum disease, and trauma, there are also solutions. Dental implants can improve the quality of life of those who are missing teeth by not only restoring oral health, but by providing a smile that conveys confidence.

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Just because you’re self-isolating doesn’t mean that you can’t experience a dental emergency. In fact, most urgent situations happen in-home anyways. If you’re working out to get your blood flowing without going somewhere public, it’s easy to be doing burpees in your living room and accidentally chip or crack a tooth on your coffee table. In these types of situations, it’s important to have the number of your emergency dentist available. Read on to learn how to tell if a dental situation is serious and how to handle the problem in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)

As dental implants become more and more popular, a lot of misinformation about them has cropped up. Some of these misconceptions are harmless, but others can deter people who desperately need dental implants from getting their missing teeth replaced. Luckily, your implant dentist is here today to clear up any preconceived notions you may have about implants.

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Many people don’t know that their diet is directly connected to the health of their gums and can impact their risk of developing gum disease. When you pair good at-home dental hygiene and regular checkups and cleanings with your dentist with a nutritional diet, you can make sure that your oral tissues remain strong and stable, providing your teeth with a healthy foundation. Since February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, it’s a great time to learn how you can adjust your diet to optimize your oral health. Read on for four nutritional tips to ward off the early signs of gum disease. (more…)

If you’re like millions of people in the United States, you find yourself looking for the perfect excuse to skip out on your next dental appointment. Too busy? Waiting for the next paycheck? Afraid of needles? Worried they’ll judge you? No matter the reason, missing a dentist appointment can mean big trouble for your oral health. Read on to find out why it’s in your best interest to go ahead with your next appointment and what can happen if you don’t.

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What’s your first thought when you realize you’ve lost a tooth? If it was located near the front of your mouth, you’ll probably want to have the gap in your smile fixed right away. However, if the empty space is located where no one else can see it, you may think you can save yourself some money by simply learning to live with it instead of paying for a replacement. But the truth is that much more than your appearance is at stake; your oral health is at risk as well. It’s extremely important to recognize the severe impact missing teeth can have – and the benefits of replacing them with dental implants.

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When your smile doesn’t look its best, the chances that you will feel comfortable spending time around others is slim. Who wants to spend time hiding behind their hands to avoid showing their smile? Instead of staying confined at home, why not talk to a cosmetic dentist who can offer valuable and beneficial services to improve your smile’s aesthetics? Read on to learn what treatments are available that can have you seeing a new and improved appearance in no time. (more…)