When you lose a tooth, it can have an unfortunate impact on your life, causing difficulty with speaking and eating certain types of foods. In addition you may experience the resulting lack of confidence in your appearance. But at the Slidell Dental Implants Dentist Office you have more tooth replacement options with modern cosmetic dentistry than ever before, and one option in particular, the dental implant, is quickly becoming the preferred course of treatment for missing teeth.

A dental implant consists of a small titanium post surgically implanted into the bone. During the initial phase of the implant process, the titanium bonds with your jaw bone to form a strong foundation for a natural-looking dental restoration. Once the post is firmly seated in the jaw, the restoration is affixed to the implant. Because the titanium post takes the place of the tooth’s missing root, dental implants are actually integrated into the structure of the bone to mimic the appearance and strength of your natural teeth.
 
Dental implants can be used to replace one tooth or multiple teeth. They are an exceptional tooth replacement option when used alone, but they can also be used to help improve the stability and comfort of existing dentures or bridges.
 
Our Slidell Louisiana Dental Implants Dentist can strategically place dental implants to stabilize bridges and dentures. Bridges stay in place because they are affixed to adjacent teeth, but this can cause unnecessary strain and structural stress on a patient’s natural teeth. Now a patient’s bridge can be anchored to a dental implant, ensuring a comfortable fit, and taking the pressure off of healthy, natural teeth.
 
Dental implants can be used alone or with dentures and bridges to improve the appearance and functionality of a patient’s smile. They are a versatile tooth-replacement option providing stability and a natural-looking restoration.

If you are one of many patients avoiding routine dental visits, you may be suffering from a fear of dentists and dental procedures - ‘dental phobia’ - a very real affliction well-known to all too many patients. But if you haven’t been to a dentist recently, you may not realize that, with proper treatment dental phobia can become a thing of the past.

When you first visit the Slidell, Louisiana Dentist Office, our first objective is to assure you that they you are not alone in your feelings. When asked to describe their history with dentists, many patients relate stories of negative childhood experiences with a dentist whom the patient considered to be a less than compassionate practitioner

Understanding the underlying fear and making you feel at ease with our team and your surroundings is the first step to controlling and eliminating these fears. In order for Sedation Dentistry to be completely effective, it is vital that you feel your own needs and feelings are being taken into consideration throughout the process.

We will discuss the many options Sedation Dentistry provides for fearful patients. Sedation treatments such as Inhalation, Oral, and IV (Intravenous) Sedation can provide an anxiety-free experience throughout your dental procedure. There are many factors to take into account when choosing the best sedation option for you as everyone reacts differently to different types of sedation, and our team will match the needs of the patient with the correct treatment or combination of treatments.

It’s important to understand that delaying dental treatment because of your fears can lead to neglected oral care and long-term problems that would ultimately become difficult and costly to repair. Many patients are happy to learn that a controlled and regulated approach to the chosen level of sedation allows us to monitor their comfort throughout the duration of treatment, ensuring that the post-procedure experience leaves them feeling refreshed and renewed. Through Sedation Dentistry at our Slidell Dentist office fearful patients can now find a way to feel confident and happy about taking positive steps to ensure their oral health.

When your family’s oral health is at stake, it’s great to know that there is a specific type of dental practice that will cater to your needs and maintain your family’s good oral health. The practice of family dentistry is similar to general dentistry; both types of dentistry handle oral hygiene and tooth health, but family dentists usually accept patients of all ages, establishing an important ongoing relationship with you and your family.
 
Family dentistry provides preventative dentistry services, such as regular cleanings and fluoride treatments, routine x-rays and other basic dental work. The emphasis at Slidell Family Dentist is prevention. The American Dental Association suggests visits to your family dentist for checkups a minimum of twice a year.

During each checkup, you will have a routine oral examination and cleaning to get rid of stains and plaque buildup in order to prevent tooth decay and gum problems. Your dentist will give you tips and recommendations for brushing, flossing and rinsing at home to prevent plaque and tooth decay between appointments.

Monitoring the oral health of your family from the time they’re babies and into adulthood establishes an important ongoing relationship with your Family Dentist.  It is essential that young children establish a comfortable relationship with a family dentist. At Slidell Family Dentistry we address the special needs of our young patients by creating a comfortable and friendly atmosphere to make your child’s visit as stress-free as possible.

It is important to schedule regular appointments for checkups, so your dentist can catch any problems before more extensive and costly dental work becomes necessary. Finding a family dentistry practice with which your whole family is comfortable can take a lot of stress out of making and keeping your regularly scheduled appointments! Your family dentist is trained to keep your teeth healthy by providing preventative care.