Welcome to the pediatric dental office of Dr. Thomas Wingo, Jr. and Dr. L. Mimi Lacour. As a pediatric dentists, we are focused on preventive care to help each child - whether an infant, adolescent, or teenager - have a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Our team can help patients achieve optimum oral health in a positive, caring, child-friendly environment.
We work with children to foster a positive attitude about their dental care. We serve infants, children and teens in Hammond, Ponchatoula, Albany and Amite, Louisiana and the surrounding cities.
We work with children to foster a positive attitude about their dental care. We serve infants, children and teens in Hammond, Ponchatoula, Albany and Amite, Louisiana and the surrounding cities.
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Dr. Wingo grew up in Hammond, LA where he attended Hammond High School and Southeastern Louisiana University.
After graduating from college, he completed dental school in 1980 at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans.
After completing a two year post-graduate program at LSU School of Dentistry and Children's Hospital in New Orleans in 1982, he opened his practice in Hammond.
This residency program prepared him to provide for the oral health care of infants, children, and adolescents, in addition to handicapped children.
After graduating from college, he completed dental school in 1980 at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans.
After completing a two year post-graduate program at LSU School of Dentistry and Children's Hospital in New Orleans in 1982, he opened his practice in Hammond.
This residency program prepared him to provide for the oral health care of infants, children, and adolescents, in addition to handicapped children.
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.
The office attempts to schedule appointments at your convenience and when time is available.
Preschool children should be seen in the morning because they are fresher and we can work more slowly with them for their comfort.
School children with a lot of work to be done should be seen in the morning for the same reason.
Dental appointments are an excused absence.
Missing school can be kept to a minimum when regular dental care is continued.
Since appointed times are reserved exclusively for each patient we ask that you please notify our office 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment time if you are unable to keep your appointment.
Preschool children should be seen in the morning because they are fresher and we can work more slowly with them for their comfort.
School children with a lot of work to be done should be seen in the morning for the same reason.
Dental appointments are an excused absence.
Missing school can be kept to a minimum when regular dental care is continued.
Since appointed times are reserved exclusively for each patient we ask that you please notify our office 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment time if you are unable to keep your appointment.
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 their first birthday.
The Dental Home is intended to provide a place for dental care other than the Emergency Room.
Children's first visit to their dental home should be pleasant and uneventful, solely to introduce the child and parents to the dental office.
Emphasis is usually placed upon a developmental assessment of the child's oral health because caries (tooth decay) and other developmental disturbances can be managed early.
The Dental Home is intended to provide a place for dental care other than the Emergency Room.
Children's first visit to their dental home should be pleasant and uneventful, solely to introduce the child and parents to the dental office.
Emphasis is usually placed upon a developmental assessment of the child's oral health because caries (tooth decay) and other developmental disturbances can be managed early.
For more information concerning pediatric dentistry, please visit the website for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
The pediatric dentist has an extra two to three years of specialized training after dental school, and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years.
The very young, pre-teens, and teenagers all need different approaches in dealing with their behavior, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them avoid future dental problems.
The pediatric dentist has an extra two to three years of specialized training after dental school, and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years.
The very young, pre-teens, and teenagers all need different approaches in dealing with their behavior, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them avoid future dental problems.
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