When you’re stressed, your oral health and smile can be affected. In fact, there are many dental issues that can occur, like canker sores, gum recession, jaw pain, teeth grinding habits, and more. It’s best to do everything you can to keep your smile in tip-top shape when you’re stressed. To help you do so, our dentist, Dr. John Hobgood,... read more »
If you, a child, sibling or spouse will soon be undergoing a tooth extraction at Algiers Dental Associates in New Orleans, Louisiana, you will probably want to be acquainted with what foods to eat or avoid during your recuperation. As for what to eat, soft foods are best. These include: Eggs: Eggs which are scrambled, sunny side up or over... read more »
Replace your missing teeth with durable dental bridges. Dental bridges are a gorgeous and convenient tooth replacement service that will improve your smile without affecting your gums. Unlike dentures, which may be slightly unsteady while eating, or dental implants, which require a sturdy jawbone, dental bridges are directly connected to other teeth in your mouth for a durable hold that... read more »
Dental fractures are often the result of a hard blow to the face, an accidental fall, or a bad habit like using your teeth to open packaging. They can vary in severity, yet all fractured teeth need to be examined, treated, and repaired by a dentist as soon as possible. Even if you aren’t experiencing any immediate distress or discomfort,... read more »
When selecting a dental service between crowns and veneers, it is important to focus on the advantages of each. Although they both seek to radically improve the look of your teeth, they do so in somewhat different ways. Create an improved oral health identity with crowns and veneers. If your oral health care requires crowns and veneers, remember the following:... read more »
Did you know there is an entire branch of dentistry dedicated to sedation? Many individuals suffer from what is known as dental anxiety and tend to get overly stressed or anxious even for the smallest of dental treatments, like routine check-ups. However, with various forms of sedation, you can be relaxed and given the treatment your smile desires. For more... read more »
It’s hard enough to go into a new workplace or meet new people without the pressures of your smile. That is why, our team here at Algiers Dental Associates in New Orleans, Louisiana, offers orthodontic treatments to adults, so you can have a smile you feel proud to show off, no matter where you are in your life. Did you... read more »
How can you tell if your TMJs are injured? Your TMJs, also referred to as your temporomandibular joints, are joints in your jaw that play a pivotal role in your mouth’s ability to open and close. Some signs that they may be broken include irregular popping noises from your jaw, the inability to have full movement when opening and closing... read more »
Over the past few years, cosmetic dentistry has become one of the most popular ways to improve one’s appearance. This is because of the myriad of options a person can choose from to improve their smile. Cosmetic dentistry can allow you do just about anything from whitening your smile to even reshaping the gum line to fill in spaces between... read more »
John Hobgood and our Algiers Dental Associates team are pleased to be able to offer dental crowns for our patients in New Orleans, Louisiana and the neighboring communities when a filling just isn’t enough to do the job. A dental crown may be used to repair a smile that is experiencing any of the following dental conditions: #1-Cracked Tooth Syndrome:... read more »