As dentists, we focus on preventive care to help everyone have a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Serving all families with infants, children and teens in Lafayette, Louisiana and the surrounding areas of New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, Opelousas, Crowley and Abbeville. FYI: Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child should have their first visit by their 1st birthday?
Did you know that the Surgeon General has concluded that oral care is the #1 unmet need for children across America today? Parents are the key to a child's oral health. Practicing good habits at home and regularly seeing a dentist will set good examples for your children. We accept many different payment options, including Medicaid and most insurances.
Typically Medicaid will cover any recipient under the age of 21. Details of what is covered for pediatric dental and adult oral health care varies from state to state.
Did you know that the Surgeon General has concluded that oral care is the #1 unmet need for children across America today? Parents are the key to a child's oral health. Practicing good habits at home and regularly seeing a dentist will set good examples for your children. We accept many different payment options, including Medicaid and most insurances.
Typically Medicaid will cover any recipient under the age of 21. Details of what is covered for pediatric dental and adult oral health care varies from state to state.
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Dr. Odom received his graduate degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School located in the world renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston Texas.
The Dental School offered an offsite rotation program located on the South Texas Border in Brownsville.
Dr. Odom was one of a select few students for this rotation to treat children with dental disease and help educate them on good oral health.
While training on this rotation at the UTHSC Dental Center on the Border in Brownsville, Dr. Odom uncovered his desire to assist those who are underserved and in need.
The Dental School offered an offsite rotation program located on the South Texas Border in Brownsville.
Dr. Odom was one of a select few students for this rotation to treat children with dental disease and help educate them on good oral health.
While training on this rotation at the UTHSC Dental Center on the Border in Brownsville, Dr. Odom uncovered his desire to assist those who are underserved and in need.
Our office, as well as the The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) all recommend establishing a "Dental Home" for your child by one year of age.
Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care.
You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive.
If old enough, your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions.
Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care.
You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive.
If old enough, your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions.
For more information concerning children's dentistry, please visit the website for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
It is very important to maintain the health of the primary teeth.
Neglected cavities can and frequently do lead to problems which affect developing permanent teeth.
Primary teeth, or baby teeth are important for (1) proper chewing and eating, (2) providing space for the permanent teeth and guiding them into the correct position, and (3) permitting normal development of the jaw bones and muscles.
It is very important to maintain the health of the primary teeth.
Neglected cavities can and frequently do lead to problems which affect developing permanent teeth.
Primary teeth, or baby teeth are important for (1) proper chewing and eating, (2) providing space for the permanent teeth and guiding them into the correct position, and (3) permitting normal development of the jaw bones and muscles.
Some children are given nitrous oxide/oxygen, or what you may know as laughing gas, to relax them for their dental treatment.
Nitrous oxide/oxygen is a blend of two gases, oxygen and nitrous oxide.
Nitrous oxide/oxygen is given through a small breathing mask which is placed over the child's nose, allowing them to relax, but without putting them to sleep.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recognizes this technique as a very safe, effective technique to use for treating children's dental needs.
Nitrous oxide/oxygen is a blend of two gases, oxygen and nitrous oxide.
Nitrous oxide/oxygen is given through a small breathing mask which is placed over the child's nose, allowing them to relax, but without putting them to sleep.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recognizes this technique as a very safe, effective technique to use for treating children's dental needs.
If the procedure was in the lower jaw the tongue, teeth, lip and surrounding tissue will be numb or asleep.
If the procedure was in the upper jaw the teeth, lip and surrounding tissue will be numb or asleep.
Often, children do not understand the effects of local anesthesia, and may chew, scratch, suck, or play with the numb lip, tongue, or cheek.
These actions can cause minor irritations or they can be severe enough to cause swelling and abrasions to the tissue.
Monitor your child closely for approximately two hours following the appointment.
If the procedure was in the upper jaw the teeth, lip and surrounding tissue will be numb or asleep.
Often, children do not understand the effects of local anesthesia, and may chew, scratch, suck, or play with the numb lip, tongue, or cheek.
These actions can cause minor irritations or they can be severe enough to cause swelling and abrasions to the tissue.
Monitor your child closely for approximately two hours following the appointment.
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