Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is
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Heart Disease and Oral Health
updated: Dec. 13, 2022
Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is
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Keeping Your Smile Healthy During The Holidays
updated: Dec. 08, 2022
With Thanksgiving officially over and Christmas around the corner, we all know what it feels like to be in the middle of the busy, exciting, and sometimes excessive holiday season.
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What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?
updated: Dec. 06, 2022
Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they
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Three Valuable Dental Treatments
updated: Nov. 29, 2022
In our office, we customize treatment for every patient. Amid all of the fillings, crowns, and veneers, we find there are three treatments that are most valuable when offering our
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Thanksgiving
updated: Nov. 22, 2022
At Bendel Family Dentistry, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the LAFAYETTE, Louisiana area
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Oral-Systemic Health
updated: Nov. 15, 2022
Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health
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What happens during my hygiene appointment?
updated: Nov. 08, 2022
Regular visits to the dentist are important for people of all ages. Seeing the doctor as recommended provides preventive care for oral diseases. If a disease is already present, early
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Getting Ready for Winter
updated: Nov. 01, 2022
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
updated: Oct. 25, 2022
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
updated: Oct. 18, 2022
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor
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My teeth feel great. Do I still need to see the dentist?
updated: Oct. 11, 2022
Absolutely. Checking in with the doctor on a regular basis—usually every six months—is essential to keeping your smile looking its best. At Bendel Family Dentistry, we are proud to offer
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Why Family Dentists May Provide You With Better Insurance Coverage
updated: Oct. 07, 2022
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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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
updated: Oct. 04, 2022
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around
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Tooth-Colored Fillings
updated: Sep. 27, 2022
Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where
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Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction
updated: Sep. 20, 2022
Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving
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Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
updated: Sep. 13, 2022
Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now.
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