Meet Your New Prosthodontist, Dr. Israel M. Finger!

January 31, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — Madelaine @ 11:55 am

dr finger headshotFamilies and friends in the Covington, LA area know More Smiles for a few things — including excellent, comprehensive dentistry, a warm, professional staff, and the most expert dentists and specialists you will find in a 100-mile radius (at least). With the latter in mind, we are happy to introduce you to our specialist in dentures and implant restorations: Dr. Israel M. Finger. He continues the tradition of superior dentistry we are committed to offering our patients at More Smiles. Keep reading to learn a little more about Dr. Finger, then come into the office to meet your prosthodontist in person!

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How Well Does Teeth-Whitening Toothpaste Really Work?

January 9, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — Madelaine @ 8:45 pm

Teeth before and after whitening treatment.After work you head to the local pharmacy to pick up some toothpaste. You just ran out and are considering a change of pace for your oral regimen. As you walk down the aisle, you find a brand that contains teeth-whitening agents designed to remove stains.

You wonder, “How well does it work? Is it even worth it?” In a new blog post, your dentist discusses the effects toothpaste with whitening agents have and what alternatives currently exist that can do better.

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If a Dentist Is Also a Prosthodontist, What Does That Mean?

January 7, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — Madelaine @ 8:33 pm

working on deturesEndodontist, pediatric dentist, periodontist, oral pathologist, prosthodontist — that’s a lot of syllables being thrown around, but today we’re just going to focus on the last one. Prosthodontics is a focused dental specialty, but if you’ve never lost a tooth or needed a crown, you’ve probably never met a prosthodontist. Let’s take a moment to consider exactly what this type of dentist does and how one might be able to help you.

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