LeVasseur Dental Blog & Patient Education

What exactly is periodontal disease?
posted: May 10, 2022.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at LeVasseur Dental Care wants you to know that this common ailment can be Read more
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 03, 2022.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more
What exactly is a cavity?
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

We all know how discouraging can be it to hear you have a dental cavity. Knowing how cavities form can help you prevent them from popping up in your mouth. Read more
Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
The Purpose of a Dental Crown
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read more
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to Read more
Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
Do You Have A Cavity?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at LeVasseur Dental Care wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in both Read more
A Family Dentist That Serves All Ages
posted: Mar. 04, 2022.

When you have a large family, ensuring that each member gets proper dental care each year can be complicated. The best thing to do is choose one dentist who can Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At LeVasseur Dental Care we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

As the field of dentistry advances and the use of technology in the field increases, the concept of minimally invasive dentistry has emerged. Preservation of a healthy set of natural Read more
Are you nervous about seeing the dentist? You’re not alone!
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

With advances in modern dentistry, a trip to LeVasseur Dental Care these days is pretty routine. But visiting the doctor and our team still makes some patients anxious—so much so Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more