At our Bogalusa office, we offer a full range of treatments and services, so you can get everything you need to keep your mouth healthy, all under one roof. With advanced technology and years of experience, you can rest easy knowing that you’re in good hands at Brightly Dental.
Preventive care is the foundation for a beautiful and happy smile. When combined with good at-home hygiene habits, like brushing and flossing, regular professional cleanings and exams can help keep your mouth healthy and free from decay. With routine checkups, we can track your oral health and catch any issues before they become more serious.
Restorative dentistry includes a wide variety of dental treatments and procedures that are meant to help patients restore their dental health and regain confidence in their smiles. Restorative treatment can help patients who have experienced tooth decay, gum disease, or oral trauma. The scope of restorative care can range from simple treatments like dental fillings to more complex procedures like replacing missing teeth with dental implants, dentures, or a bridge.
If you’re missing one or more teeth, dental implants may be right for you. Implants can restore the look and function of your smile and bite, enhancing your overall oral health. Made of durable materials, dental implants can last a lifetime, and seamlessly blend in with the rest of your natural teeth so you can smile with confidence.
Toothaches can be painful and distracting, and are most commonly a sign of decay or infection. Tooth infections are especially uncomfortable, but root canal therapy can relieve that pain in a single visit. With modern techniques, root canal therapy is a pain-free procedure that can help stop the spread of decay and restore the integrity of a damaged tooth.
Thanks to modern dentistry, tooth extractions are no longer a painful experience. Your dentist will always do everything they can to save your natural teeth, but sometimes an extraction is necessary to maintain the wellness of your mouth. With sedation options, local anesthesia, and a gentle hand, a tooth extraction can be a simple procedure that gets you back to exceptional oral health.
Many patients fall asleep during their treatment with IV sedation. While you may forget your procedure, you can still be woken up and respond to commands.
While IV sedation uses the same medication as oral conscious sedation, it is delivered directly into your bloodstream via an IV. This option will take effect almost immediately after it’s introduced to your bloodstream and will sedate you more deeply than oral conscious sedation.
We understand that undergoing a dental procedure is not always a pleasant experience. Thankfully, there are options that make receiving treatment much more comfortable. Sedation options are an effective way to receive the dental care you need without stress, pain, or anxiety. All it takes is a simple conversation with your dentist to find out if sedation dentistry is the right choice for you.
After your procedure is complete, you may feel “out of it” for 4-6 hours or longer. You will not be able to drive yourself home after your procedure, so you will need to arrange for someone to drive you to and from our office on the day of your appointment.
If you’re suffering from severe oral pain, a toothache, or a dental injury, you can receive immediate care with emergency dentistry. The main goal of emergency treatment is to relieve patients’ pain, and get them back to a healthy oral state. Emergencies can happen when you least expect them, which is why dentists provide same-day, after-hours, or weekend emergency appointments, so you can get the care you need, when you need it.
Bone grafting is an oral surgery used to increase bone density in a part of the jaw that has experienced bone loss, or where additional support is needed. Natural bone may be taken from another part of the body before being surgically placed in the jaw. However, synthetic bone can also be used. Bone grafting may be necessary for patients receiving dental implants, or if they are experiencing extensive bone loss that is having a negative impact on the health of nearby gums or teeth.
Soft tissue grafting, or gum grafting, is performed to replace gum tissue that has receded and left the roots exposed. Gum recession can make it easier for bacteria to make their way into the space between the teeth and gums, leading to pain and discomfort due to decay, infection, and even bone loss.
Dentures are partial or full sets of artificial teeth that are custom-made for your mouth and gums. They replace lost or removed teeth so that you can regain functionality and confidence. Once teeth are replaced, patients can eat, chew, speak and smile with ease. Depending on your needs, dentures may be the best option to regain your smile and get your oral health back on track.
Teeth suffering from damage and decay can be protected and restored with dental crowns. A dental crown can cover, or cap, a severely damaged tooth that can’t be treated with a filling. In addition, teeth that have been treated with root canal therapy can be sealed with a crown. Sometimes, dental crowns are used for smile makeovers or other cosmetic treatments.
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that tend to grow in much later than the rest of our teeth, usually between the ages of 17-25.
Because of their delayed eruption, many people lack enough space in their mouths for wisdom teeth. This can cause shifting, misalignment, infection, and discomfort with your other teeth when the wisdom teeth begin to erupt. Due to these complications, most people choose to have their wisdom teeth extracted when they begin to emerge.
Dental fillings are a common dental procedure performed to restore the function and integrity of tooth structures damaged by cavities or decay. The process involves removing the decayed tooth material, cleaning the affected area, and then filling the cleaned-out cavity with a filling material. This prevents further decay and strengthens the tooth.
If it’s your first time at our office, you can get to know the team here at Brightly Dental with our new patient special! It has everything you need to get your smile on the right track, including:
*New patients only. Charges may apply if treatment is required. Problem-focused exams, ADA codes D140, D220, D270.
