There is no doubt that a plant-based diet is optimal for health. Omnivores and vegans alike benefit from the nutrients present in plants. But how does what we eat relate to our dental health? Is a vegan diet better or worse for dental health? Well, it depends. There are some concerns for oral health when one consumes a vegan diet. Here are the main ones: Vitamin B12 deficiency A vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to gum disease and tooth loss. Vegans should supplement with adequ

As we have served our Lafayette community for over 35 years, technology has played a pivotal role in how we are able to provide comfortable and convenient dental care to our patient family. We understand it can be difficult finding the time for dental treatment in between work, running errands, and spending valuable time with your family. That is why we have invested in Cerec technology, which allows you to leave our office with your permanent crown in only one visit! Here

Often times we think of food as the enemy when it comes to our oral health, especially food and drinks high in sugar and carbohydrates. These types of food promote demineralization, or the loss of minerals in our teeth, by feeding acid-producing bacteria resulting in tooth decay and oral infections if left unchecked. Thankfully, there are many different ingredients that work in our favor to promote tooth strength and gum health, plus they improve our overall health and enco

Instead of providing you with even more information and tips to help you care for your oral health, we would like to give thanks for everything important in our practice and our lives. We especially want to give thanks for healthy teeth! Throughout the year we do our best to help everyone improve their oral health by posting helpful information for home care and recommendations from our excellent dental hygienists (and of course Dr. Guido). Patients now have access to an al

We all know someone that has had one or maybe you have had a couple yourself. Often times we get them filled and forget about them, but how many of you actually know what cavities are? Understanding what causes cavities, who is most susceptible, how to detect them, and, most importantly, how to prevent them will enable you to keep your oral health at an optimum level and go from one hygiene visit to another without a cavity. What Causes a Cavity? A cavity is a hole in the t