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Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 28, 2023

What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 06, 2023

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 06, 2023

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more