- Dental Examination
- X-raysIf we determine that you are a candidate for our “full mouth rehabilitation” treatment, we can schedule for complete records for our study. CT scan technology lets us create very accurate cephalometric X-rays, which allow us to study how your facial bones grew, see a very accurate view of your TMJs, and get a 3-dimensional view of your jaws to evaluate you for dental implant placement, if needed. We also take photographs, make study models of your teeth and perform a thorough clinical exam of your head and neck area. We also take traditional dental x-rays to examine the health of your teeth and gums. These records are studied, and you will return for a consultation with us to discuss the treatment options. Our patients are always impressed with the thoroughness of our diagnostic records that assure we will be making good decisions in planning your treatment.
- Teeth CleaningGood oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for general health as well. Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Following, are ten important reasons to maintain our recommended schedule of dental cleanings.
- Fluoride TreatmentFor new patients, aged 12 and under, a free first visit. This will include x-rays, exam, cleaning and topical fluoride treatment; simply mention this article (ADA codes: D0150/0145, D2072, D1120, D1203; $125 to $127 value; restrictions may apply)
- Dental SealantsWe’re talking about dental sealants (ADA D1351). At New Orleans Dental Center we have been applying affordable dental sealants on the teeth of our pediatric pals in the neighborhood for over 25 years. Parents have found that doing so results in fewer unscheduled visits to the dentist and, consecutively, lower unbudgeted dental expenses.
- Space Maintainers
- Fillings
- Resin CompositeSome of the services we offer are: Preventive Oral Hygiene Care, Periodontal Treatment, Dental Care During Pregnancy, Children’s Dentistry, Tooth Whitening (KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching™), Tooth-colored (Composite Resin) Fillings, Cosmetic/Esthetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Veneers and Lumineers®, Root Canal Treatment, Oral Surgery (Extractions) including single-tooth Dental Implants, Dentures and Partial Dentures (including Flexible Partial Dentures), Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry, Orthodontics for Children and Adults, Invisalign®, Custom Nightguards and Athletic Mouthguards, Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Appliances and Nitrous Oxide.
- Gold Restorations
- VeneersLumineers® by Cerinate® are porcelain veneers that offer the painless way to a permanently whiter and perfectly aligned smile.
- CrownsAt the New Orleans Dental Center, we can apply these thin “smile shapers” to your teeth without any grinding or shaving, transforming your teeth into a naturally beautiful smile that looks perfect for every individual. Lumineers can even be placed over existing crown or bridgework without having to replace them.
- Bridges
- Restorative Dentistry
- Pulpotomy
- Root Canal Treatment"When I was very young, I had a fever, and my molars didn't close completely,'' she explains, several days before her dental appointment. "So decay was inevitable. At a young age, my molars had to have fillings. And when I had braces, they had to pull four teeth to make room for my wisdom teeth. And I had to have a root canal. This was all before age 13. So it seemed to me my teeth would always be my Achilles heel.''
- DenturesThe dentures are made with an acrylic base to look like the gums of your mouth with porcelain or acrylic teeth attached to look like natural teeth.
- Dental ImplantsDo you currently wear dentures, but are tired of the hassle and fuss? Are you considering dentures as a replacement option? We would like to let you know about a new denture design: implant-supported dentures. Because they are more comfortable and secure, they alleviate some of the issues found with regular dentures which means you spend less time worrying about your smile and more time enjoying life!
- Oral SurgeryWisdom teeth that have fully emerged from your gums, can be extracted as easily as any other teeth. However, wisdom teeth that are underneath the gums and embedded in the jawbone may require oral surgery. Summertime is the perfect time for teenagers to have them removed as they are out of school.
- Gum Surgery
- Tooth Extractions®, tooth replacement including dental implants, wisdom tooth extraction, traditional orthodontics for children and adults, Invisalign treatment and Oral Conscious Sedation.
- OrthodonticsPrimary ("baby") teeth are very important to growing children. They allow for proper chewing, and therefore, contribute to proper nutrition. The front teeth allow for proper speech development by allowing a place for the tongue to push against. Decay in primary teeth can cause pain and infection. In addition, a child's beautiful smile helps his or her self-esteem because people respond (without realizing it) more favorably to attractiveness. An extremely important reason to maintain primary back teeth is to hold space for the developing permanent teeth. As a population, we have much more crowding of teeth than in generations ago (in other words, there's generally much less available space for the permanent teeth in our mouths, nowadays). The reasons for the increase in crowding aren't fully understood, but researchers have found that an increase in airway issues (inability to breathe well enough through the nose) and our modern, soft diet (compared to ancient people) seem to be causes. At around age 6, the permanent firstmolars ('six-year molars") come in behind the primary molars. Later, between the ages of about 9 and 12, the primary molars (two in each back corner of the mouth, a total of eight) come out naturally as the permanent premolars (or "bicuspids") replace them. When decay in primary back teeth is allowed to go untreated, so that "holes" develop on the side of the teeth, the permanent molars can shift forward in the mouth, causing even less room for the future permanent teeth. Since today's children already have so many crowding issues, losing this space can make the existing crowding much worse. Without question, the most exciting area of development with respect to treating our younger patients has been in the study of growth and development of children. Because of technological advances, today we can guide our younger patients into healthy, beautiful smiles by treating them at the proper stage of development. Modern orthodontics has a philosophy of treatment that includes preventing problems before they manifest, as opposed to "watching" a child grow in a poor direction and then attempting to "fix" it or compensate for it in the teenage years with such treatments as extracting teeth (once growth has basically finished). Of course, minimizing or preventing a growth problem will always result in a more beautiful face than camouflaging the problem. Evaluating children during the primary-teeth phase is important, as some severe problems can be prevented by timely treatment. During this phase, we check for and treat functional and orthopedic problems.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsInvisalign treatment fits into your life however you want it to. Since your aligners are virtually invisible, most people won't even notice anything different. (Until your new smile is revealed, of course.)
- BracesWith respect to braces, patients today have several options. There are different types of metal brackets, including one we use in our office, which is smaller than the standard bracket. This smaller bracket is more comfortable and less distracting to the eye than larger metal brackets. There are also different kinds of “clear” brackets, which are much more pleasing to the eye at a distance, than the metal brackets. Another option is to have the braces placed on the tongue/palate sides of the teeth, called “lingual brackets,” which have the advantage of being “invisible” in one’s smile. This system, however, does have some limitations and, on occasion, requires that braces are later placed on the cheek sides of the teeth, for a short time, in order to finish the treatment. One advantage to any traditional braces treatment is that each tooth’s bracket is essentially a “handle” with which we can move each individual tooth in any of three dimensions, as needed. Braces allow us to correct significant crowding, bite problems, and many other orthodontic issues.
- Teeth WhiteningWe are very excited to be offering the KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching™ System to our patients. This is not the typical “$99 Special” whitening system, which typically whitens about one shade lighter, and works best on younger, naturally lighter teeth.
- Cosmetic DentistryDiversity: A complete range of services is offered: Preventive emphasis in oral hygiene care, initial periodontal (gum disease) therapy, children's dentistry, cosmetic dentistry including Lumineers
- General DentistryThis information was compiled for you by the Academy of General Dentistry. Your dentist cares about long-term dental health for you and your family and demonstrates that concern by belonging to the Academy of General Dentistry. As one of the 35,000 general dentists in the United States and Canada who are members of the Academy, your dentist participates in an ongoing program of professional development and continuing education to remain current with advances in the profession and to provide quality patient treatment.