Those who are familiar with Nelson Dental Care are probably already aware of the charity events we’ve done in the past. Our practice is incredibly proud and honored to be able to participate with charities that do great work in our local community and around the world. This time around, we’ll be offering a service we know many patients find valuable: teeth whitening in Metairie!
By getting your teeth whitened, you can make a difference in the lives of children in your neighborhood and other parts of the world. Here’s how!
Every man, woman and child requires sleep. Its purpose is somewhat unknown, except that it seems to allow our body and mind to regenerate and recharge. Each person varies in the amount of sleep required and many chemicals, such as caffeine and nicotine, can affect the quality of sleep. The body cycles through different stages of sleep from light, transitional non-REM sleep to deep sleep to rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. There are many consequences of not getting the proper amount or quality of sleep during the night. These include dozing off at inappropriate times of the day, higher risk of car accidents, and lower pain threshold/tolerance.
Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do.” Therefore, what we are is a direct result of the habits we do every day. Knowing this is of tantamount importance to making changes in your health, relationships, career, or anything else. When we know what we should do and are able to incorporate that into our subconscious mind, the decisions that we make automatically will ultimately lead to our benefit. We can use this fact to keep our teeth healthy and maintained in maximum capacity for as long as possible. We have already discussed in some other articles the benefits of teeth, such as the ability to process nutritious foods which lead to further health benefits. 
When you’ve got a busy schedule and the holidays are coming up, it can be easy to forget about important appointments related to your health. However, did you know that if you have unused dental benefits sitting in your insurance account, you won’t be able to use them by the new year?
Your first line of defense against preventable oral health issues starts with your toothbrush and your dental floss. While they are important for keeping your teeth and gum healthy, it is not enough. The American Dental Association also recommends you visit your dentist in Metairie twice a year for a cleaning and checkup; however, two-thirds of adults skip these appointments. Often, lack of dental insurance influences the decision to delay routine visits. It is natural to fear the cost of the services, but you have another option. You can keep your smile a priority with an 
If you’ve always been bothered by your less-than-perfect smile and want to straighten your teeth, you’ll be glad to know that you have a couple of different choices. For many decades the only option was traditional braces, but fortunately, that’s no longer the case!
The thing about accidents is that you can never anticipate when they will really happen. That’s why it’s best to always stay prepared from the beginning. This is even true when it comes to dental accidents. In the unfortunate case that you experience trauma to your teeth and/or gums, you need an emergency dentist in Metairie that you can rely on.
Many dental patients think it’s no big deal if they put off a checkup every now and then. Dentists hear patients saying, they don’t “need” to come because there’s nothing wrong. However, that’s exactly why you should be keeping up with your regular