Nov
18
If you’ve been struggling with jaw pain, there’s a good chance you may be suffering from TMJ. This condition can be caused by everything from teeth grinding at night, to an actual misalignment in your jaw joint. Learn more about…
Nov
10
Teeth whitening can be a convenient and effective way to transform your smile. With professional teeth whitening, patients can achieve noticeable results in just one office visit. Our team at Plantation Road Dental Care can assess your smile to determine…
Sep
29
Maybe you’re dealing with the embarrassment and discomfort of living with crooked, overcrowded, chipped, or broken teeth? You might be considering restoring your smile with cosmetic dental procedures. But perhaps you’re uncertain because you feel that “there’s no reason to…
Aug
29
Dental implants require a high level of skill and experience to do coordinate and place. Sometimes a dentist may be only diagnosing and coordinating the implant placement, while an affiliated oral surgeon actually installs the implant screw. In either case,…
Jul
11
Dentists are trained to look out for more than just your teeth. The mouth is only a small opening to a complex array of bone, nerves, soft tissue, muscles, and ligaments, and most of it is hidden beneath skin and…
Jun
28
Millions of Americans suffer from the effects of snoring. More than just a noisy nuisance, snoring can often be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The most prevalent treatment for OSA is CPAP therapy which involves wearing a mask…
May
19
It’s hard to know what’s actually important to your oral health with all the dental advice online now. Dr. Melanie J. Andrews and her team at Plantation Road Dental Care in Destrehan, LA want you to know the 10 essential…
Apr
29
Are you tired of the embarrassment of smiling with missing teeth? Read on to learn why a dental implant may be the best option to restore your smile. Dr. Melanie J Andrews of Plantation Road Dental Care in Destrehan, LA…
Apr
29
What is Dental Cone Beam CT? Cone beam computed tomography is a type of x-ray equipment used to create 3-D images of teeth, bone tissue, and nerves. This x-ray is used to help clearly see the dental structure to aid…
Mar
24
Gum disease is one of the most common problems faced by patients of all ages. This is because most patients do not exercise proper oral hygiene, and the beginning stages of gum disease are completely painless. If you are flossing or…
