Laser Reintroduction

April 14, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — tntadmin @ 6:23 pm

Laser dentistry was first introduced at MoreSMILES Dental in 2002 with a diode laser certification from Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.  In 2005, we stepped up to the all-tissue erbium Waterlase MD, which was one of the first lasers in dentistry used for both soft tissue and hard tissue procedures.  Where dental lasers had previously been limited to soft tissues, such as gum tissue, with the Waterlase MD, we were also able to remove decay from hard tooth surfaces and prepare teeth for fillings with little or no anesthesia – no shots, no needles.

After a decade and a half, the obsolete MD model has been replaced, and we are proud to bring our patients and our community the most advanced technology in laser dentistry – Waterlase iPlus.  Not only will our doctors be able to offer more comfortable fillings and crowns, but you can also request the iPlus dental laser for these services:

  • implant patients,
  • periodontal patients,
  • surgical patients,
  • patients with mouth ulcers,
  • fever blisters,
  • abcesses,
  • infants, children and adults with tongue tie or lip tie.

Call today for a $99 assessment and exam visit to determine if laser dentistry is your pathway to more easily and more comfortably getting the dentistry you need – (985) 809-7645,  or click here for online scheduling of an in-office assessment.

Is Rinsing After Brushing Good for Your Dental Hygiene?

April 5, 2022

Filed under: Uncategorized — Madelaine @ 7:38 pm
dentist teaching patient about dental hygiene best practices

Brushing your teeth once in the morning and once before bed is a crucial part of preventing oral health issues and maintaining a lovely smile. To remove excess toothpaste from their mouths, many people rinse once they’re done brushing their teeth. But is this what you’re supposed to do? Read on to learn if rinsing after brushing is good for your dental hygiene or if this step is working against you.

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