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New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The city is named after Philippe II, Duc d'Orl?ans, Regent of France, and is well known for its distinct French architecture, as well as its cross cultural and multilingual heritage. New Orleans is also famous for its cuisine, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz), and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras.
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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 New Orleans

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby New Orleans Hospitals *

De Paul Tulane Behavioral Health Center
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)988-5800

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(800)935-8387

Tulane University Hospital & Clinic
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)588-5263

LSU Hospital
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)903-3000

St Charles Surgical Hospital
1717 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)529-6600

Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
2700 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-9311

Community Care Hospital
1421 General Taylor St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-2500

Kindred Healthcare New Orleans
3601 Coliseum St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-1555

Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)897-7011

New Orleans Adolescent Hospital
210 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504)897-3400

Children's Hospital
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504)899-9511

Ochsner Foundation Hospital
1516 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504)842-3000

West Jefferson Medical Center
1101 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)347-5511

Louisiana Specialty Hospital
1111 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)349-2470

Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
2500 Belle Chase Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)392-3131

Tulane-Lakeside Hospital
4700 I-10 Service Rd
Metairie, LA 70001
(504)780-8282

United Medical Healthwest Rehabilitation Hospital
3201-B Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)433-5551

East Jefferson General Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
(504)454-4000

River Oaks Hospital
1525 River Oaks Rd W
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)734-1740

St Teresa Specialty Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
(504)780-3041

St Joseph of Harahan Hospital
405 Folse St
Harahan, LA 70123
(504)738-7676

Specialty Hospital of New Orleans
14500 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504)210-3000

Ochsner Medical Center Kenner
180 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
(504)468-8600

Luling Rehabilitation Hospital
1057 Paul Maillard Rd
Luling, LA 70070
(985)331-2281

St Charles Parish Hospital
1057 Paul Maillard Rd
Luling, LA 70070
(985)785-6242

LaPlace Rehabilitation Hospital
508 W Fifth St
La Place, LA 70068
(985)653-8447

Southeast Louisiana Hospital
23515 Highway 190
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985)626-6300

River Parishes Hospital
500 Rue De Sante
La Place, LA 70068
(985)652-7000

Doctors Hospital of Slidell
989 Robert Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458
(985)690-8200

Slidell Memorial Hospital & Medical Center
1001 Gause Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458
(985)643-2200

Louisiana Medical Center & Heart Hospital
64030 Highway 434
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985)690-7500

NorthShore Regional Medical Center
100 Medical Center Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
(985)649-7070

Lakeview Regional Medical Center
95 E Fairway Dr
Covington, LA 70433
(985)867-3800

Ochsner St Anne General Hospital
4608 Highway 1
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-6841

St Anne Rehabilitation Hospital
141 Twin Oaks Dr
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-7736

Gulf States LTAC Covington
20050 Crestwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985)875-7525

Regency Hospital of Covington
195 Highland Park Plz
Covington, LA 70433
(985)867-3977

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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.

Sometimes, a toothache may be caused by a problem not originating from a tooth or the jaw. Pain around the teeth and the jaws can be symptoms of diseases of the heart (such as angina or heart attack), ears (such as inner or external ear infections), and sinuses (air passages of the cheekb...

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