As you’ve gotten older, you see family members and friends’ children get braces and it reminds you of your own teeth. Growing up, your parents might not have chosen to get you braces and as a result, you’re stuck with crooked teeth. You don’t have to settle for crooked teeth or braces anymore as an adult thanks to the solution clear retainers provide. In fact, the market has developed so much you now have multiple options; the biggest ones include Invisalign and ClearCorrect. If you’re considering clear retainers at your next dental visit, let your local dentist share the differences before you buy.

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When you have small or misshapen teeth, it can affect they way feel about your smile. If you don’t feel confident about your smile, it may cause you to hide it, especially in social situations. When you don’t make the right first impression it can impact your personal and professional relationships because people may find you unapproachable or unhappy. If you are ready to improve the appearance of your smile porcelain veneers may be the right solution. Here’s how they work.

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Do you have crooked teeth? You may be thinking about heading to your local dental care provider to talk about how you can achieve a straighter smile. You have lots of options in front of you, including choices that are free from the metal brackets and wires of traditional braces. Many people favor clear braces because they are convenient, nearly invisible, and very effective. But which type of clear braces are right for you? Both ClearCorrect and Invisalign offer numerous advantages. Here is a quick comparison of the two:

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In this day and age, convenience is the key to making any product successful. This may be why although many over-the-counter products don’t help patients achieve the whitening results that they truly want, many people continue to buy into them. Why? Because these products are easily accessible!

But did you know that there’s a convenient way to brighten your teeth with better quality products? Learn more about at-home teeth whitening in New Orleans.

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When it comes to taking care of your teeth, you may think you’re on top of it by brushing and flossing your teeth. In reality, you may have small habits that cause damage your teeth without even realizing it. Those habits combined with missing your semiannual dental appointments with your New Orleans dentist may out your smile at risk for injury or health concerns. Let’s take a look at some behaviors to avoid and how Dr. deJong and Dr. Plaisance can help keep your smile strong.

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When your teeth become discolored, it can be hard to focus on anything else when you open your mouth. After you brush your teeth, you used to feel so confident leaving the house with that fresh, minty feeling. Now when you smile at yourself in the mirror, all you feel is less than confident. Luckily, deJong & Plaisance Family Dentistry offers teeth whitening in New Orleans for patients that really want to brighten their smile. Professional teeth whitening can change your life for the better, and it’s important to understand that taking short cuts just won’t do the job like our professional products can. That’s why we’re here to debunk these whitening myths and help you avoid wasted time and money on generic bleaching results.

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Many teens and adults desire straight smiles, but they balk at the idea of wearing traditional wire and bracket braces. Frankly, who can blame them? Conventional metal braces feature an obvious appearance, lifestyle inconveniences and lengthy treatment times.

On the other hand, ClearCorrect aligners provide a wonderful alternative, and they are made in America, too. The team at DeJong & Plaisance Family Dentistry places these clear braces in New Orleans, giving patients with mild to moderate orthodontic problems (bite issues, tooth rotation, gaps, and crowding) healthier teeth and gums and the smile aesthetics they previously just dreamed about.

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Your spouse needs root canal therapy for a failing tooth. Your dad wants some missing teeth replaced. You need sedation to ease you through your dental work. Where can you get all these services without driving all over the state? Why not visit your dentist in New Orleans at DeJong & Plaisance Family Dentistry where expertise and patient-centeredness of providing everything your family needs for outstanding oral health?

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