Caring For Your Smile
We’re Committed to Your Oral Health
We’re dedicated to building lasting relationships with our patients, taking the time to listen to your concerns, address your questions, and provide tailored treatment plans that fit your individual needs. Anderson Strickland Dental in Denham Springs, LA, offers a comprehensive range of general dentistry services aimed at maintaining your dental health and preserving your beautiful smile with genuine care. With a focus on delivering high-quality care in a welcoming, small-town environment, our dental techniques are designed to meet (and exceed) the needs of patients of all ages, keeping your family’s smiles healthy and radiant for years to come
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Emergency Dental Care
Dental emergencies can be daunting and painful, requiring prompt treatment to alleviate discomfort and preserve tooth health. Fractures may occur from trauma, grinding, or biting hard objects, while fillings and crowns can become damaged or dislodged. Severe pain warrants an immediate dentist appointment, as it typically worsens without care and can impact overall health. Choose our compassionate team as your Denham Springs emergency dentist.
Reasons to seek emergency care include:
- Severe toothache or dental pain
- Broken or fractured teeth
- Knocked-out (avulsed) teeth
- Lost or damaged fillings or crowns
- Gum bleeding or swelling
- Severe mouth or jaw pain
- Jaw dislocation or injury
- Broken orthodontic appliances (braces, wires)
- Loose teeth due to injury or periodontal disease
- Post-operative complications from dental surgery
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Oral Health Care
Exams & Cleanings
Porcelain Crowns
Root Canals
White Fillings
Root canals are dental procedures aimed at removing infected or damaged pulp from the interior of a tooth, alleviating pain, and preserving the tooth’s structure. After cleaning the canal, the space is filled and sealed, allowing patients to retain their natural teeth and maintain proper oral function.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep patterns and inadequate oxygen supply to the body. These interruptions can occur multiple times per hour, causing individuals to partially awaken, resulting in loud snoring, choking, or gasping sensations.
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There are two primary types: obstructive sleep apnea, where blocked airways – often due to relaxed throat muscles or excess body weight – prevent airflow, and central sleep apnea, which arises from a lack of signals from the brain to the muscles that control breathing.
If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to severe health issues such as cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, and even an increased risk of auto accidents due to daytime drowsiness. Diagnosis typically involves sleep studies, and treatment options range from lifestyle changes and CPAP machines to dental devices and surgery, depending on the severity of the condition.
Common signs of sleep apnea include:
- Loud snoring
- Frequent awakenings during the night
- Gasping or choking sensations while sleeping
- Morning headaches
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Insomnia
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How Can A Dentist Treat Sleep Apnea?
We recommend that patients undergo a panoramic x-ray every 3 to 5 years during routine cleanings. This allows our dentists to assess your airway. If it’s narrow, one of our hygienists or doctors may inquire about your sleep habits, snoring, and nighttime awakenings. A digital scan may be used to create a customized night guard that advances the jaw, opening your airway. This impression is sent to the lab to create the guard, which has adjustable bands for optimal fit and comfort.
Keep your smile healthy and bright! Call us at 225-665-1212 or email us to schedule your appointment today.