Flossing is an important task that helps you maintain a strong and healthy smile and oral health. Our dentist, Dr. John Hobgood, strongly recommends flossing at least once a day. This means you can’t forget to floss or ignore the need for cleaning between your teeth. There are many benefits of flossing, and our dental team will be happy to... read more »
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 »
Many don’t realize this, but Thanksgiving can be a scary and dangerous holiday for your smile. That is why it’s very important to keep your oral health in mind and take care of your teeth and gums throughout the day. To help you keep your smile in tip-top shape this Thanksgiving, our Algiers Dental Associates team encourages you to do... read more »
Sometimes the dental language might be a bit confusing and overwhelming, which could make your dental appointments stressful and bewildering. So, to help you understand the dental language a little bit more, your dentist, Dr. John Hobgood, and our Algiers Dental Associates team are happy to give you the definitions to the following commonly used dental terms: Dental filling: A... read more »
If you are one who is nervous about your next dental cleaning appointment in New Orleans, Louisiana, our Algiers Dental Associates team may be able to help you feel a bit better. Oftentimes, nervousness occurs when you’re not exactly sure what to expect, and our team is happy to help you know more about your appointment so you feel better... read more »