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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge is the capital and second-largest city of Louisiana. Baton Rouge is located in the southeast portion of the state along the Mississippi River. It owes its historical importance to its site upon Istrouma Bluff, the first bluff upriver from the Mississippi River Delta, which protects the city?s residents from flooding and other natural disasters. In addition to this natural barrier, the city has built a levee system stretching from the bluff southward to protect the riverfront and low-lying agricultural areas. Baton Rouge is a major industrial and petrochemical center of the American South. The Port of Baton Rouge is the ninth largest in the United States in terms of tonnage shipped. The Baton Rouge region is called the "Capital Area."
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baton_Rouge,_Louisiana)

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Dental Bonding

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Introduction

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve an individual's smile.

For What Conditions Is Dental Bonding Considered?

Dental bonding is an option that can be considered:

  • to repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)
  • to repair chipped or cracked teeth
  • to improve the appearance of discolored teeth
  • to close spaces between teeth
  • to make teeth look longer
  • to change the shape of teeth
  • as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings
  • to protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede

What's the Procedure for Having a Tooth Bonded?

  • Preparation. Little advance preparation is needed for dental bonding. Anesthesia is often not necessary unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. Your dentist will use a shade guide to select a composite resin color that will closely match the color of your tooth.
  • The bonding process. Next, the surface of the tooth will be roughened and a conditioning liquid applied. These procedures help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The tooth-colored, puttylike resin is then applied, molded and smoothed to the desired shape. An ultraviolet light or laser is then used to harden the material. After the material is hardened, your dentist will further trim and shape it, and polish it to match the sheen of the rest of the tooth surface.
  • Time-to-completion. The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Bonding?

  • Advantages: Bonding is among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental proced...

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What Types of Braces Are Available?

If braces are indeed the solution for you, your orthodontist will prescribe an appliance specific for your needs. The braces may consist of bands, wires, and other fixed or removable corrective appliances.

Generally, there are three types of braces:

  • Brackets: Made of stainless steel or clear or tooth-colored ceramic or plastic, brackets are bonded to the front of each tooth. Ceramic or plastic brackets are often selected for cosmetic reasons. Plastic brackets, however, may become stained and discolored by the end of treatment. Another disadvantage of ceramic or plastic brackets is that they cause more friction between the wire and brackets, which can increase treatment time.
  • Lingual-type brackets: These are brackets that attach to the back of teeth, hiding the bracket from view.
  • Trad...

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Emergency Contact for Baton Rouge

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Police (719) 444-7000
  • Fire (719) 385-5950

Nearby Baton Rouge Hospitals *

Behavioral Health Hospital Baton Rouge
4040 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)343-1994

Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City
3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)387-7000

Cypress Psychiatric Hospital
4363 Convention St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)336-8940

Benton Rehabilitation Hospital
4660 Convention St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)336-1000

Earl K Long Medical Center
5825 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225)358-1000

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225)765-6565

Promise Hospital of Baton Rouge Mid City Campus
3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)387-7770

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Baton Rouge
8595 United Plaza Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225)927-0567

Woman's Hospital
9050 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225)927-1300

Sage Rehabilitation Hospital
8000 Summa Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225)819-0703

Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet
8585 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225)763-4000

Surgical Specialty Centre
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225)408-8080

Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge
17000 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225)752-2470

Promise Healthcare of Baton Rouge
17000 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225)236-5440

River West Medical Center
59355 River West Dr
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225)687-9222

Lane Regional Medical Center
6300 Main St
Zachary, LA 70791
(225)658-4000

Gulf States LTAC Denham Springs
8375 Florida Blvd
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)665-2664

Eastern Louisana Mental Health System Greenwell Springs Campus
23260 Greenwell Spgs Rd
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225)261-2730

St James Behavioral Health Hospital
3136 S St Landry Ave
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)647-7524

Promise Hospital of Ascension
615 E Worthey Rd
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)621-1200

St Elizabeth Hospital
1125 W Highway 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)647-5000

Pointe Coupee General Hospital
2202 False River Dr
New Roads, LA 70760
(225)638-6331

West Feliciana Parish Hospital
5266 Commerce St
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225)635-3811

East Louisiana State Hospital
4502 Highway 951
Jackson, LA 70748
(225)634-0100

Prevost Memorial Hospital
301 Memorial Dr
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225)473-7931

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
4980 Highway 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225)634-4000

Gulf States LTAC Feliciana
9725 Grace Ln
Clinton, LA 70722
(225)683-1600

Assumption Community Hospital
135 Hwy 402
Napoleonville, LA 70390
(985)369-3600

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"Toothache" usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws primarily as a result of a dental condition. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, or gum disease. However, disorders of the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint) can also cause pain that is referred to as "toothache." The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by cold or heat. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem and the cause.

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