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My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 21, 2023
Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 14, 2023
Millions of people, around LAFAYETTE, Louisiana and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 07, 2023
At Bendel Family Dentistry, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One
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Why Family Dentists May Provide You With Better Insurance Coverage
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 06, 2023
Family Dentists are just like regular dentists, but they undergo specific training in both adult and pediatric dentistry. This often translates to more convenience for families because a family dentist
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March 6th is National Dentist's Day!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 06, 2023
National Dentist's Day
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A Spot of Trouble?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 28, 2023
Your smile is in the spotlight every day, helping you greet the world with confidence! But when you’re self-conscious about discolored spots on your teeth, it’s time to get some
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What is a crown?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 21, 2023
If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get
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Valentine's Day History
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people
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Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 07, 2023
Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what
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Post Oral Surgery: Signs of Infection
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 31, 2023
Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. the doctor and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for
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Are baby teeth really that important?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 24, 2023
Your infant’s first teeth will begin to appear around six to 12 months of age. You might wonder how important these primary teeth really are. After all, baby teeth are
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How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 17, 2023
That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there!
Why
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Fluoride Use in Adolescents
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 10, 2023
Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 03, 2023
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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New Year's Eve
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 27, 2022
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Bendel Family Dentistry included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to
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Taking Charge of Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 20, 2022
Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new
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