Heart Disease and Oral Health

Did you know, there is a connection between heart disease and your oral health? Yes, it’s true! Your smile is essential to your overall health, which is why it’s important to understand the connection between your oral health and your total body’s health. By following this connection between your oral health and heart disease, you will be able to identify... read more »

Don’t Let Dry Mouth Compromise Your Oral Health

All of us have had a moment of fear or stress. It’s at those moments when our mouth “runs dry.” While dry mouth is normal from time to time, if it is a chronic problem, it may be time to talk to our dentists, Drs. Hooper and Hooper. Dry mouth is a condition in which your body does not manufacture... read more »

The Magic of Cosmetic Dentistry

Are you looking for a magical smile? If so, you are not alone. That is why cosmetic dentistry has become a popular outlet for helping people achieve the magical smile they always wanted. Here at Hooper Family Dentistry in Bossier City, Louisiana, our team is proud to talk to you about cosmetic dentistry and give you the information you need,... read more »

Love Your Smile with Dental Implants

Are you one of the thousands who feel nervous or self-conscious about your smile? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people wish they can love their smile, and thanks to dental implants, that is now possible. Dental implants here at Hooper Family Dentistry in Bossier City, Louisiana, are a popular and effective form of smile restoration. Let us... read more »

Teeth-Grinding Treatments

Do you tend to grind your teeth? If so, it’s best to stop the habit. Teeth grinding in Bossier City, Louisiana, can harm your oral health more than you might realize. It can crack, fracture, and wear down your teeth, and it can also alter the health of your jaw. To help you stop the habit, our Hooper Family Dentistry... read more »

What Does a Healthy Mouth Look Like?

The bacteria in our mouth feed off of the sugars in the food we eat and drink. When we eat, the foods we consume provide oral bacteria with the means to create lactic acid that causes tooth decay. One of the ways we can control the growth of bad bacteria is by limiting consumption of sugary foods. If you have... read more »

Your Baby’s Teeth

By the time your baby reaches three years of age, they will have developed 20 primary teeth—ten on top and ten on bottom. All of these teeth are already in the gums when they are born. These include the central incisors, lateral incisors, canines, first molars, and second molars. This time is hard for baby and parents alike, because a... read more »

The Why And How Of Flossing

Why do you need to floss your teeth and how do you do it correctly? Keep reading to learn the answers to these questions. Why Should I Floss? Many people think that flossing is an optional part of an oral hygiene routine, but nothing could be further from the truth. Flossing cleans about 40% of the surface of your teeth... read more »