Services
General Dentistry
If you’re like most people, you prefer to put your best face forward in the professional and personal aspects of your life and this means having a smile you’re proud to show off.
Get proactive about your oral health with general dentistry appointments offered by our team.
We cover all the bases so you can keep smiling with good oral health including:
Teeth Cleaning – Keep your dental health in check with regular hygienic appointments to slough away hard-to-eradicate debris.
We recommend dental cleanings twice a year to keep your smile healthy.
Tooth Extraction – Keeping your teeth is always the first priority, but sometimes a tooth will need to be removed because of decay, disease, or trauma.
Tooth Fillings – Fillings are used to treat cavities or small holes in a tooth. Our team removes the decayed tissue and fills the hole with a strong material to keep your teeth healthy.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry can make your teeth beautiful again by eliminating stains, covering up chips and cracks, and by filling gaps left by missing or unusually spaced teeth.
You could be a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry if:
You have healthy teeth and gums.
Problems like tooth decay and gum disease often need to be addressed before cosmetic dentistry services are performed. If you don’t address these problems before getting cosmetic dentistry, your efforts could be wasted. Your dentist will let you know if your oral hygiene is healthy enough to support the cosmetic services that interest you.
You have good oral hygiene habits.
Do you brush your teeth twice daily? Floss once per day? See the dentist every six months or as often as recommended by your dental professional? If so, then you may be a good candidate for procedures like tooth whitening or veneers.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common disorder, one that many people associate with irritating snoring. However, this condition is more than just nighttime noise. Those with sleep apnea experience an obstruction of air, which can lead to a number of symptoms.
From shortness of breath to chronic fatigue, it’s a problem that typically requires (relatively) immediate treatment.
How Can a Dentist Help with Sleep Apnea?
Dentists work with the muscles in the mouth and throat on a regular basis, so they understand how air can become constricted at night and what it takes to restore the breath. There are two major types of sleep apnea, but the most common one is OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).
With this condition, the passage of air is blocked for a few seconds or less at a time. It may be accompanied by snoring, but it doesn’t have to be. In some cases, the person will simply pause their breath and then restart again without anyone being the wiser.
Oral Hygiene
Oral health plays a critical role in your overall well-being. The key to long-term, optimal oral health is regular visits to your dentist and practicing oral health habits at home.
How are your teeth and gums?
If you practice good dental hygiene, you should have clean teeth, healthy gums, fresh breath, and zero dental problems! While good dental hygiene means brushing and flossing daily, there’s actually a lot more to it.
Dental hygiene is the practice of maintaining dental health. It involves basic efforts like brushing and flossing and other practices like visiting the dentist and fixing dental issues. Proper dental hygiene can lead to a brighter smile, fewer dental concerns, healthy gums, fresh breath, and more!
Importance of Good Dental Hygiene
Proper dental hygiene involves practices related to preventative care. This means these efforts help to prevent a wide variety of dental issues, such as tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and more.
Implant Restoration
Patients often prefer dental implants because they closely resemble the look and function of their natural teeth. Whether you need only a single tooth replaced, all your natural teeth, or anything in between, dental implants may be the perfect choice for you.
We offer a variety of options for dental implants. Whether you are interested in All-in-4 implants or a single-tooth implant, our team is ready to assist you.
Schedule an appointment today to learn more about what dental implants are right for you!
Teeth Whitening
In-office teeth whitening is a professional dental procedure that uses a high-concentration bleaching gel to whiten the teeth in just one visit. This treatment is performed in a dental office by a trained professional and is considered one of the most effective teeth whitening methods available.
During an in-office teeth whitening procedure, a protective gel is applied to the gums to protect them from the bleaching gel. The bleaching gel is then applied to the teeth and activated by a particular light or laser. The gel remains on the teeth for a set amount of time and is then removed, revealing a noticeably brighter and whiter smile.
Emergency Dentistry
Dental emergencies are something that no one ever wants to face. Of course, when this does happen, it can be an extremely difficult situation as you will not have the proper time allotted to fix the issue. Dental emergencies, in more ways than one, can seem like a tough challenge. When it comes to dental healthcare, it is difficult for you to ascertain what extent of danger you are in.
The team at West Louisiana Dental Center is proud to offer dental emergency services that will help put your mind at ease and resolve the situation, no matter the urgency or problem.
Oral Appliance Therapy
Oral appliances in dentistry refer to corrective devices designed to treat conditions like snoring or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Because the tissues of your mouth relax while you’re asleep, this can cause either vibrations that lead to snoring or a blockage of air from narrowed passages.
Getting treatment for this can not only help you stop unwanted noises at night, it can also be the key to improving your health.
A retainer, mouth guard, or other appliance can make it possible for you to take uninterrupted breaths for as long as you’re asleep.
