Braces are orthodontic appliances to straighten teeth, fix bites and improve oral health. They can be fixed or removable depending on the patient’s preference and the severity of t...

A denture is a removable dental appliance to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissue. It fills gaps caused by missing teeth and can help prevent your remaining teeth from shif...

At Gentilly Family Dental, LLC, a crown is a porcelain cap that fits over an individual tooth and is cemented into place. It is primarily used when a tooth has been broken due to a...

At Gentilly Family Dental, LLC, tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. It’s an invasive procedure requiring a dentist to cut into the gum and bone ...

The third set of molars, known as wisdom teeth, typically erupt during the person’s late teens or early twenties. Unfortunately, the teeth that grow in the late teenage and early a...

A root canal is a dental treatment that removes infected tissue and bacteria inside your tooth. Your dentist may recommend a root canal if you have severe tooth decay or a fracture...

Dental emergencies are common and can happen at any time. You may have chipped or cracked a tooth during a sports event or suffer from severe tooth pain after biting down on a comp...

Cosmetic dentistry is an area of dental care that focuses on improving the appearance of teeth and smiles. It focuses both on the appearance of the teeth and also on their function...

Diagnosis and treatment by a general dentist involve the care of the many structures that support your teeth, including your gums and bone. It may include procedures such as root c...

A family dentist is a professional that has experience in treating patients of all ages, including toddlers and seniors. At Gentilly Family Dental, LLC, these treatments include de...