Mar
06
A good family dentist can be a hard thing to find. At Plantation Road Dental Care, Dr. Melanie Andrews and Dr. Paul Perez can provide comprehensive dental care to every member of your family. Learn more about why you should…
Feb
13
You know that your diet can have an impact on your body. But have you ever thought about how it impacts your oral health? Plantation Road Dental Care’s Dr. Melanie J. Andrews, a dentist in Destrehan, LA, discusses what foods…
Jan
16
If you’re missing a whole arch of teeth, your dentist is probably going to recommend getting dentures in Destrehan, LA. They’re the most practical way to replace that many teeth. But what kind of dentures do you get? Dr. Melanie…
Dec
18
Many people believe root canals are a long and painful process. However, with advances in technology, root canals are usually a one-visit process that’s not much more involved than a dental filling. Dr. Melanie J. Andrews, experienced in family dentistry…
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…
