Oral cancer awareness month is here- have you been screened? | Marrero, LA
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month- do you know the common symptoms? Oral cancer symptoms can include: Persistent hoarseness Pain or difficulty swallowing Lump in the throat or neck Persistent...
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How to Look Younger by Changing Your Smile
One of the biggest concerns for people over the age of 40 is aging. Women and men want to look their best and feel healthy. Your dentist can really help you with this aspect of your life! What makes...
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Smoking is Bad For Your Dental Health Too!
Is your New Year’s resolution to finally quit smoking? We all know that smoking is harmful to your health and can contribute to cancer and heart disease, so have you ever considered how damaging...
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Healthy Diet for Healthy Teeth
Did you know certain foods can improve the health of your smile? Some foods are effective at cleaning up plaque while some may actually help whiten your smile. Incorporating some of these nutritious...
View ArticleWhy You Need To Treat Crooked Teeth
Crooked teeth are more than just a cosmetic concern. Having crooked teeth is a serious issue, and needs to be addressed as soon as possible, here are some of the issues that crooked teeth will cause if...
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Tips To Win The Battle Against Gum Disease
Your teeth and your smile depend on you. They depend on you to take care of them every day for the rest of your life. It may sound like a lot of dedication, but as long as you have the tools and...
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What to Expect from your Dental Cleaning
If you take good care of yourself at home, you may wonder why you need to have regular dental cleanings. The dentist brushes and flosses your teeth just like you do at home, so what’s the point? In...
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How to Care for Your Teeth at Home
A twice-yearly dental cleaning is always an important part of maintaining good oral health. But what do you do for the rest of the year? How do you keep your teeth looking and feeling their best for...
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Patient Testimonials for Barataria Dental
Barataria Dental in Marrero, LA is a family institution. Rated a top New Orleans dentist by New Orleans magazine, Barataria Dental was founded by Dr. Guy Ribando in 1965. Now Drs. Maria Burmaster and...
View ArticlePorcelain Veneers Can Give You the Smile You Desire!
Barataria Dental, a family and cosmetic dental practice in Marrero, offers a variety of cosmetic procedures to their patients who are either in need of restorative dental work or want to improve their...
View ArticleDental Implants vs Dentures: Which is The Better Option?
Missing teeth, or losing a tooth, can be a traumatic experience and affects daily life for many patients: chewing food is difficult in many cases and speech can also be affected. Frequently,...
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Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health month and we want to take a moment to consider the importance of pediatric dentistry: keeping your child’s teeth strong and healthy- even their primary, or...
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Staying Safe at Your New Orleans, LA Dentist
Due to COVID-19, dental practices were closed to everything but emergency dentistry. Now that things are slowly opening up, dental practices are starting to offer full services. We want our patients to...
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5 Foods to Avoid for Your Oral Health
Your diet plays a bigger part in your oral health than you may realize. There are certain foods that are better for you than others. The team at Barataria Dental, a dentist in New Orleans, LA,...
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How Tobacco Impacts Your Oral Health
You want to keep your smile as healthy as possible. Tobacco, in all of its various forms, is one of the worst things for your mouth. Drs. Maria Burmaster and Valerie Hemphill of Barataria Dental, a...
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Why You Should Choose Barataria Dental
At Barataria Dental, we are proud to have earned a reputation for providing high-quality dental services to all of our patients. We want all of our patients to feel confident that they are making the...
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How To Pick A Good Dentist
When you are new to an area, finding the right dentist for you can be a daunting task. Many people are unaware of what they should look for that makes a “good” dentist. At Barataria Dental, we are here...
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Happy National Dentist’s Day!
National Dentist’s Day will be celebrated this year on March 6th. Because this day is right around the corner, we wanted to take time to thank our staff and our doctors for the hard work they put into...
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Porcelain Veneers Aftercare
Porcelain veneers are cap-like shells bonded to the front of teeth for cosmetic restoration. Once bonded securely into place, they can only be removed by a dentist. This is considered to be a permanent...
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Damaged Dental Crowns: What to Do
A dental crown is a useful tool for restorative dentistry. It features a ceramic cap that is secured to an affected tooth with dental bonding. Once in place, the crown can last for fifteen years, but...
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3 Beneficial Dental Implants
Tooth loss can lead to problems with eating and speaking normally. A missing tooth can also detract from the appearance of your smile. Dental implants can replace missing teeth effectively and...
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Flossing Tips from Your Dentist
Throughout our busy days, natural bacteria in our mouths form a film of plaque over our teeth. This material can eat away at tooth enamel and cause severe dental damage if it remains on our teeth. We...
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Can a Cavity Return After Dental Treatment?
A majority of adults have dealt with at least one cavity in their lifetime. They receive a filling from their dentist to treat this issue. And they can return to their regular routine, knowing that the...
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Porcelain Veneers Can Boost Oral Health
Looking for a cosmetic dental treatment that will enhance the look of your smile long-term? Porcelain veneers use cap-like shells that adhere to the front of teeth to create a brighter and more even...
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All About Removable Dental Bridges
If you have lost several teeth, you may have noticed the detrimental effects this dental problem can take on your quality of life. You may struggle to perform oral functions and experience a loss of...
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