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Pretty much everyone knows that their dentist wants them to schedule routine dental cleanings, usually every six months. However, many patients are unclear why dental cleanings are so crucial to maintaining clean, healthy teeth and gums.
To help you understand why dental cleanings are an essential part of your oral hygiene routine, we've listed a few ...
I have patients who routinely get new cavities and it is frustrating for both them and for me. These patients might show up routinely for cleanings and brush and floss their teeth, but it seems like they cannot stop getting cavities. For my patients who routinely get cavities, not only does it affect their pocket books as it can become ...
As I’m a dentist, it is common for me to see patients who have a lot of cavities. Some of my patients come to me having not seen a dentist for years and have cavities on almost every tooth. Other patients are ones who routinely see me for cleanings, but at every check-up, a new cavity pops up. These people ...
If a patient comes to me for the first time and has not had a cleaning in quite some time, often I see a lot of plaque and tartar build up along the gums. This build up can irritate the gums and bone around the teeth and cause an infection. Depending on the severity of the infection, my patient ...
When I need to fix a tooth, sometimes the nerve is either infected or inflamed and it can no longer heal on its own. Usually, this happens when there is a deep cavity but it can also be from bad gum disease or trauma to the teeth such as by clenching and grinding. At this point, generally, there are three ...
As a dentist, one of the most important decisions when treating a patient is what order to do dental treatment in. Not only do I need to consider how different dental diseases are affecting the mouth like cavities eating the enamel, gum disease hurting the bone, or clenching and grinding breaking the teeth, but also what are the esthetics of ...
I think that most of my patients and most of the public knows the importance of oral hygiene. Even patients with no teeth still need to keep their mouth clean as gums can get infected even if no teeth are present. When I am doing a routine exam, I always like to ask my patient how often do ...
Your family’s dental cleanings in our Gretna, LA dental office are customized to meet each individual’s needs. In order to determine what type of dental cleaning you will need, an exam with Dr. Russell Schafer, including a check of the gums, will determine if excessive amounts of tartar or periodontal disease are present. We want to be sure to ...
If it’s time for your next dental cleaning and you live in the Gretna, LA area, you might be searching for the perfect dentist to look after your family. At NOLA Dentures & General Dentistry, we customize your dental cleaning based on your needs.
An evaluation with Dr. Russell Schafer will help us ...
Healthcare costs are rising and saving money is essential to most modern families. We all have to live on a budget. As your family dentistry practice in Gretna, LA, we want to tell you the secret to save money at the dentist.
Many people avoid dental care because they don’t see the need for a dental cleaning and exam ...
Has it been too long since your teeth felt clean and fresh? Even if you missed a cleaning or two, we are here to help restore your oral health!
There is no reason to feel ashamed of missing a few dental appointments. We know that life often gets in the way of taking care of ourselves.
We welcome you to get back ...
You might be stressed about money or have such a busy schedule that making your regular dental appointments poses a challenge.
At NOLA Dentures & General Dentistry, our dentist, Dr. Russell Schafer, completely understands. That is why we make it easy for our patients to get the routine care they need to stay healthy.
We offer evening hours, ...
Teeth are pretty easy to understand: what they do and how to care for them. They give you a smile and allow you to chew, and we take care of them by brushing, flossing, and avoiding sweets.
I think that most people and most of my patients understand that their gums are important to keep healthy but don't understand much beyond ...
Probably one of the most common questions that I get asked is “What is the best toothpaste to use?” This question makes sense as almost everyone believes that brushing with toothpaste is an important part of preventing cavities and other dental problems. However, a quick Google search of toothpaste finds ten plus pages of brands and types from the common ...
You probably know that you should see a dentist every six months for a check-up and cleaning. At these appointments your teeth are cleaned and polished, maybe some x-ray films are taken, and a dentist does an exam. Then the dentist or hygienist usually gives a lecture saying that you should floss ...