Our parents, teachers, and family doctors always emphasize the importance of managing our health. We’re told to eat a balanced diet and spend enough time outside exercising, but how often are we told to visit our dentist regularly? While at-home oral care is on the rise, many adults still don’t make it a habit to visit the dentist every six …
A Trusted Dentist Explains the Top 10 Reasons for Toothaches
Toothaches are strange, aren’t they? When you feel pain in your teeth, a lot of the times you don’t know why or what caused it. Toothaches can come out of nowhere and cause you real pain and inconvenience. Have you ever been at work and felt a toothache out of the blue? It can make your daily tasks much harder …
Wondering How to Floss? Here Are Some Tips From a Dentist
Brushing your teeth twice a day is vital for keeping your teeth and gums healthy. But flossing is every bit as important. In this post, we’ll share some dentist-recommended tips for performing this daily aspect of dental care. Why Flossing Is So Important Toothbrushes are great for removing large amounts of plaque from your teeth in a short amount of …
Your Dentist Compares Store-Bought and Custom-Made Mouthguards
With so many cheap options available at your local pharmacy or sporting goods store, patients often ask the question “Do I need a custom-made mouthguard from my dentist?” While these over-the-counter mouthguards may sound appealing, it’s important that patients understand the difference between them and a professionally-made mouthguard from their dentist. Today, your dentist will compare these two types of mouthguards and …
Your Dentist Shines a Spotlight on Jill, One of Our Friendly Hygienists
Your dentist couldn’t do what they do without the support of their staff. Hygienists play a particularly important role because they are the experts who clean your teeth and coach you on how to care for your smile better at home. They love to interact with patients, and they get a high level of satisfaction from building relationships and seeing …
Local Dentist Discusses 6 Types of Dental Specialties
If you have specific dental issues, you might be able to benefit from seeing a dental specialist. Visiting a general dentist may not be the best for you smile because they might not have the extra training and expertise that you need to address a more complex problem. Learn more about different types of dental specialties and experts that address …
Bring the Whole Family to See Our Covington Dentist!
As parents, we want the absolute best for our kids. When it comes to their dental care, many parents think that means kids have to visit a pediatric dentist. For many children, visiting a family dentistry practice is actually a much better choice. Unless your little ones experience a serious concern with their dental development, a family practice may offer …
Meet Dr. Shannon O. Doyle, Your Family Friendly Dentist in Covington
At More Smiles Dental Spa, we’re proud to offer a wide range of dental services performed by experts who truly care about you and your oral health. Our team members are passionate about making sure that our patients come back to us again and again for all of their smile’s needs. We’d like to take a moment to introduce you …
Meet Your New Prosthodontist, Dr. Israel M. Finger!
Families 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. …
If a Dentist Is Also a Prosthodontist, What Does That Mean?
Endodontist, 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 …