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I hate my CPAP. That's what we hear from a lot of OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) patients in our dental practice. Yesterday's post was more broad on the topic of sleep disorders, but I wanted to make sure to stress the CPAP thing. I've heard numbers that suggest that about 20% of the population suffers from sleep breathing disorders and/or apnea. Of that number, somewhere between 50-80% of

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Is someone keeping you up at night snoring? Do you yourself wake up gasping for breath? When you're sleeping, your jaw relaxes and causes the space for air passing through your throat to becomes smaller. The increased velocity of air passing through the compressed space is what causes the snoring sound. If you're gasping for air, that means you are actually stopping breathing. This can be

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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, then you are familiar with CPAP. While this is the treatment of choice for sleep apnea, compliance is very low as the majority of patients find they cannot tolerate the mask.Sleep breathing disorders can lead to serious medical conditions by depriving your major organs of needed oxygen. Disrupted sleep leaves you tired and unable to

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The OraRisk® HPV Salivary Diagnostic TestMoreSMILES provides a painless, effective, and affordable test for a leading cause of Oral Cancer.This subject is, deservedly, in the news more and more. From Michael Douglas to Presidential Politics, it has caught the attention of this country.While vaccination of our sons and daughters is a private matter between you and your family physician, a Dentist

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After all the buzz created when we made Neuromuscular Performance Mouth Guards for the Saints, a lot has happened. The original company was taken over and ruined. New companies have sprung up but not been as successful. One I am loosely affiliated with is on the cusp of greatness in the near future. The NFL commissioner, in response, claimed that ( and it is some what true ) there are no

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While we consider everything we do to be aesthetic, our first priority is the health of your smile--your teeth and gums.A comprehensive exam is not necessarily where all of our patients start in our practice, but it's where we like them all to end up eventually. In other words, some patients first find their way to our office because of a specific problem that needs to be addressed. We focus on

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Sleep breathing disorders, such as snoring and sleep apnea, can lead to very serious medical conditions. We use several tools in our practice to screen for these conditions, and we work with board certified sleep medicine physicians who diagnose sleep disorders and make treatment recommendations.While CPAP is considered the optimum treatment for sleep apnea, a large percentage of patients who try

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Did you happen to catch Anderson Cooper's new show this morning? His guests were two women who were abandoned as infants, subsequently found and adopted. They know nothing about their biological families or medical histories.On the show, oral DNA testing was done using the women's saliva to reveal information about their ancestral origins.Similar Oral DNA testing with saliva is also available in

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Botox and Juvederm dermal fillers are now available at MoreSmiles Dental Spa. We consider these expanded services to be a natural adjunct to the cosmetic dentistry we've been providing for 3 decades. Introductory pricing is available for our patients of record and for new patients as well. Beautiful porcelain veneers, new aesthetic dentures and easy teeth whitening procedures create a more

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For 30 years, we've been changing people's lives by changing their smiles. We created the dental spa concept in 2000 with the construction of a new dental office designed for patient comfort and relaxation with complementary spa amenities. We've enhanced the dental experience for our patients with paraffin hand dips, warm neck rolls and aromatherapy pots steaming in each treatment room. Countless

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Which makeover procedure would you opt for first? This is the question that was asked of 2,024 adults. According to the "USA TODAY Snapshots" feature*, the winner is: Cosmetic Dentistry!!Results were:39% Cosmetic Dentistry29% Other (Botox, Facelifts, Breast Implants)16% Lasik14% Liposuction2% Nose Reshaping*USA TODAY, July 19,2011

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Every now and then, it's time to shut down the equipment, turn off the lights and go clear some cobwebs. For Dr. Moreau, that usually means spending time with his family and/or Boy Scout Troop 111. Last weekend, the two Moreau scouts and their parents joined 10 other scouts and 7 adult leaders for a 2-night camping trip along the Bogue Chitto River. Gorgeous weather, no casualties, and lots of

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When you arrive at our office for your dental appointment, be sure to "Check-in" on Facebook so your friends will know you're at the dental spa. Your name will be entered into our monthly drawing for a surprise like lunch for 2 at one of our local restaurants, sports tickets or gift cards.You will also be entered in the drawing during the month that you are due for your regular check-up visit, as

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One of the most prevalent causes of oral cancer is the Human Papilloma Virus. After the ordeal actor Michael Douglas went through in the last year with diagnosis and treatment for oral cancer, awareness is at an all-time high. Because a high percentage of mouth and throat cancers are caused by HPV, early detection and proper care and treatment can be life-saving.MoreSmiles is now offering a

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If you haven't been keeping up with American Idol this season, now would be a good time to tune in and catch up. There are several contestants from the New Orleans area who are still in the hunt as next week's show narrows the field to 20. After that the "America votes" live segments will begin.Our favorite one to watch is Lauren Turner. Lauren is from Slidell and is the daughter of our good

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Congratulations to our hygienist, Theresa, and her husband, Chris, on the birth of this fine specimen of a perfect baby boy! What a handsome young man and lucky to have 2 great parents. We have missed Theresa, as many of you have, and were very happy to see her last Wednesday for our team meeting. Theresa will be back with us in March.Not to worry...Paige has been an unbelievable asset while

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Not only is it important for you to keep on schedule with your periodic check-up visits, but it can also be costly to our practice when missed appointments leave us temporarily unemployed. Here's a little incentive to help us keep our costs down and to help you remember to schedule and keep your check-up visits in a timely manner.Schedule your check-up and complete the appointment by the end of

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Find P3 Mouthwear on Facebook to see more photos of athletes and celebs at our suite at the MMG Big Game Weekend event in Dallas prior to the Superbowl.And don't forget to "Like" MoreSmiles Dental Spa on Facebook as well.

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Dr. Moreau was one of 4 dentists from across the country who had an opportunity to participate with P3 Mouthwear in MMG's Big Game Weekend events in Dallas this past weekend prior to the Superbowl.MMG's 2-day Big Game Weekend, held at a hotel venue overlooking the city skyline, was a chance for the group to demonstrate P3 Mouthwear, the next generation in custom-fitted mouthguards that offer

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Dr. Moreau was selected as one of 12 "Real Men of St. Tammany" by Safe Harbor, St. Tammany's shelter for battered women and children. The fundraising campaign is designed by Safe Harbor to spotlight local men who are role models for family values and community involvement while at the same time raising money to help provide supplies and services for the shelter. Members of the community are

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As the year draws to a close, many people are considering their charitable contributions for the year. Besides any monetary gifts you may be making to churches or charities, we'd like to invite you to participate with us at MoreSmiles in contributing useful items for our local shelter for battered women and children, Safe Harbor, and for the New Orleans Mission.We are collecting paper products,

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Dr. Moreau has posted a discussion topic on our Facebook page detailing some of the changes that will be upcoming in 2011, such as:immediate fixed denturesintroduction of the next generation of performance mouthguardsDNA and susceptibility testing laser periodontal treatmentsincreased accuracy and efficiency for insurance claimsWe will be highlighting some of these here on the blog in the coming

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Dr. Moreau and Dr. Finger in front of the giant inflatable tunnel the Saints players run through onto the field. Thanks, New Orleans Magazine and sponsors for such a fun event. Check our Facebook page for more photos.

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Dr. Moreau has skills, even more than we all knew. Pulling some of his old high school football tricks out of the proverbial bag, he was pretty impressive (as always) on the field at the New Orleans Magazine's Top Doctors/Dentists of New Orleans celebration at the Superdome tonight.He was 2 for 3 on these kicks, moving back 10 yards each time. Pretty good, Dr. Jim. Garrett Hartley better look

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Here's a good explanation with illustrations to better understand TMJ symptoms and disorder (Temporomandibular Joint). Dr. Moreau has the training, equipment and experience to help you determine if TMJ dysfunction may be causing headaches, muscle fatigue, neck and shoulder pain, ringing in the ears and other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. More importantly, with scientific diagnosis, he

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If you're going to the Saints game, be sure to look for our ad in the Gameday Program featuring former Saintsation Chrissy.

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With actor Michael Douglas's announcement this past week that he has stage 4 throat cancer, there's been a number of news reports about screening and prevention of mouth and oral cancers. One reporter noted that Douglas's wife, Catherine Zeta Jones, was "furious" because he had been to several physicians complaining of a sore throat and no one had been able to get to the correct diagnosis. I

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Dear Dr. Moreau,I really wanted to tell you how much you've changed my life. I know we joke in your office, but your wisdom/knowledge/expertise is absolutely phenomenal!I remember the day I "googled" you in my classroom. I was literally sitting in front of 28 teenagers crying because of the pain. I know I was a WRECK when I first went to your office. I bet you wished your name didn't come up

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"I cannot thank you enough for making me feel calm and comfortable in a situation that I had nightmares about for weeks prior. I will make sure to recommend your practice to anyone who asks!"A.B.Covington, LA

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In this case, this patient's "old" dentures (left) were made in 2007...not that long ago. She reported having difficulty eating food because her teeth touched unevenly all the way around. You can also see here that the teeth are all flat and have no definition where the teeth transition to gumline. Additionally, the patient reported having headaches several times each week. This was due to

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Dr. Moreau gave a presentation on laser dentistry in North Louisiana on Friday morning.

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One of our favorite Saints players, #35 Reggie Jones, came by today and was good-natured enough to humor us while we fawned all over his Superbowl ring. More pictures will be posted on our Facebook page soon if you want to see all the detail in the rings. On Facebook, search MoreSmiles Dental.

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Dr. Moreau has again been named to the distinguished list of Top Dentists in the New Orleans area. The designation is based on voting by the doctor's peers. Look for more information in the June, 2010 issue of "New Orleans" magazine, which, ironically, features a "vampire craze" cover. Oh well. Somebody has a sense of humor.

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Dr. Moreau shows Brigadier General Crear how the Pure Power Mouthguard can improve his flexibility while Dr. Makkar marks the spot of maximum reach without the mouthguard.

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We had a surprise visit today from PPM inventor Dr. Anil Makkar who was in town for meetings at the Saints facility regarding the team's mouthguards for the upcoming season. He also brought Brigadier General Robert Crear to be fitted for a PPM. Left to right are Dr. Makkar, PPM CEO Brad Layzell, Gen. Crear, PPM Associate VP Terry Klironomos and Dr. Moreau.

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Dr. Moreau just got back from the ADA's Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. As state team leader for Louisiana, Dr. Moreau coordinates the grassroots efforts for dentists throughout the state who are in regular contact with congressmen and senators to discuss issues that pertain to dental care. For instance, one issue relates to how insurance companies are allowed to dictate

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We wrapped up our drive to collect food items to be sent to Haiti with 18 full buckets of rice, beans, sugar, and flour. Thanks to all of you who brought grocery bags full of items to fill our buckets and to those of you who contributed funds used to purchase additional items. Dr. Moreau, assisted by (from left) Adam, Annelise and Alex, loaded our buckets from the reception room into the back

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The bluebirds are beginning to nest in our bluebird houses, a sure sign of spring at MoreSmiles. The redbud tree is in full bloom, and the Easter lilies are popping through the ground, although I'm a little worried because they don't look quite as perky as in previous years. The cold winter in South Louisiana may have suppressed their enthusiasm. Our new "Who Dat" bird feeder is loaded, open and

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The Pure Power Mouthguard company, Makkar Advantage, has updated their website, and guess who's on the homepage testifying to his very positive experience with the PPM?? Our very own Tracy Porter! If you want to check it out, you can go to either www.ppmmouthguard.com, or go directly to their portal at www.makkaradvantage.com.

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Ever heard it said that "happy cows make better milk"? Well, according to a survey of some of America's top dentists, perhaps that theory applies to dentists as well.In a survey that was conducted among several hundred doctors who are engaged in ongoing post-graduate dental education at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), 85% of respondents said that they are happier in

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If you still think that Cha Cha is just the name of a rhythmic ballroom dance that originated in Latin America, then you may need to bone up on the latest techno texting tool. Admittedly, the only reason I happen to know about Cha Cha texting is because I have teenagers, insatiably curious ones at that.The new form of Cha Cha, which is more about rhythmic thumbs than rhythmic feet, is a mobile

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Email we received from a patient:"Cindi is honest, knowledgeable and treats patients with personal care and interest. My situation has not changed for the better; but she has brought me from panic to acceptance. She is now my comfort zone because she speaks the truth; but with understanding and compassion."It's been 3 years since Cindi first contacted us by email to say she was moving to the

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Our home sleep recorder can be used by our patients to evaluate their risk for sleep apnea. In fact, the Watermark Medical device is called A.R.E.S. for Apnea Risk Evaluation System. A.R.E.S. is an FDA-approved, wireless device that is worn comfortably around the head and rests fairly flat against the forehead so it's easy to sleep in your natural sleeping positions. The A.R.E.S. is also used

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Here's the list of food items we need for "Buckets of Hope" being sent to Haiti:2 - 5-lb. bags long grain enriched rice1 - 48-oz. plastic bottle cooking oil2 - 2-lb. bags dry black beans (or red beans)1 - 5-lb. bag of all purpose flour (not self-rising)1 - 20-oz. cylinder container of granulated white sugar (coffee service size)2 - 1-lb. boxes spaghetti noodles1 - 40-oz. plastic jar smooth peanut

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Do you snore? Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of Americans and can lead to hypertension, heart attack, stroke, depression, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, morning headaches, sexual dysfunction and excessive daytime sleepiness.This potentially life threatening condition is often treated with CPAP. Unfortunately, more than half the people prescribed CPAP cannot tolerate the device and don't

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Before and after pictures of a case in progress. The photos at right are actually the provisional (temporary) restorations prior to final porcelain veneers. The photos were taken on the same day. Patient arrived for the prep appointment and a couple of hours later left with these very nice temporaries to wear until the finals are completed at one of the finest labs in the country.

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USA Olympic skiier Bode Miller is doing considerably better this year in Vancouver than his poor showing in the 2006 Olympic games. Can his devotion to Pure Power Mouthguards be part of his secret to success?Bode has several different PPM mouthguards and they have been very visible throughout his performance so far. One of our dental colleagues even noted that he was seen on TV showing his

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Changing lives in Haiti is possible for YOU by filling a "Bucket of Hope" for a Haitian family still suffering from the effects of the devastating January 12 earthquake.Our MoreSmiles team is participating with thousands of other people in Louisiana and Florida to send 5-gallon buckets of food supplies like rice and beans to Haiti, and we're making it easy for you to have the opportunity to help

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I'm looking at sedation dentistry in a whole new light after having my first colonoscopy last week. And I'm thinking it may be in my future.I've always had some apprehension about dental visits since I had extensive dental work as a child back in the "mid-century". It was a bit ironic that I ended up marrying a dentist since my entire family knew about my dental history. But, in my adult dental

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What an amazing post-season we all had with the Saints! Game after game after game, that team found a way to win and continue this amazing journey and their love affair with the people of the city of New Orleans and the entire Who Dat Nation. Our PPM mouthguard players all had sensational performances. And did you see that Tracy Porter interception returned for a touchdown?! Even more

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When we built our building in 2000, we and our architect chose the fleur de lis emblem as a motif consistent throughout the building design. It's embedded in the brick columns at the front door, it's inlaid in wood trim at the reception desk and even imprinted on napkins at the coffee and juice bar. At the time, people may have thought it odd that we would latch on to the symbol of the Saints in

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We visited the new education center at Mount Vernon last week near Arlington, VA. Though it is widely known that our great leader had very awkward dentures and was extremely self-conscious about his smile as a result, I was surprised to see a rather large exhibit in the museum dedicated to "A Leader's Smile." It chronicles his dental history from the loss of his first 2 teeth during the

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A large manufacturer of sports equipment has developed a mouthguard they promote as being able to provide the same benefits as the Pure Power Mouthguard. However, the product does not have the scientific backing, the research and technology to be able to produce the same results. We are told that before the NFC championship game, PPM company reps had heard that a certain Vikings player would be

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Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints on their victory last night. This city will never be the same after finally making it to the Superbowl!Three games into the season we got a call from Anil Makkar, a Canadian neuromuscular dentist who had invented the Pure Power Mouthguard. He was bringing an elite group of 6 neuromuscularly trained dentists to New Orleans to fit the Saints players for

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There's an upcoming segment on the Dr. Oz Show about sleep disorders and I'm told it will include the ARES sleep study device we're using in our office to conduct sleep studies on patients in their own homes. I'll post details as soon as they're availabe. More on the sleep disorders later as well.

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Wowweee, it's been a busy Fall-Winter. The holiday season is a blur.We visited family in North Alabama and while there had a chance to visit with our new friend, Dr. Forrest Bryant, of Decatur-Huntsville. He was one of the dentists who came to New Orleans for the Saints Pure Power Mouthguard workshop. Great to see him again. It's always a blessing for us to spend time with other dentists who

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Representatives from Fox Sports came to the office yesterday to borrow our prototypes of the Saints mouthguards. So they may be doing a segment on the PPM's during tomorrow's broadcast of the Saints game. Heads up, and watch for our mouthguards on TV.-Julie

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Here's a link to an article on the front page of the L.A. Times sports section today, November 6th. It's a nice write-up on the PPM mouthguards. Other internet links are also available on the search engines.http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-nfl-farmer6-2009nov06,0,7429686.column

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I should also mention that the same science that was used to make the New Orleans Saints PPM (Pure Power Mouthguards) is also used (in fact was developed primarily) to help patients who suffer from headaches, neck and shoulder pain and other symptoms related to Temporamandibular Disorder, or TMJ disorder.Only dentists like Dr. Moreau who are trained in neuromuscular dentistry techniques at the

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Yup, we were right! John Gruden and his cohorts talked for several minutes last night about the Saints mouthpieces. His colleagues explained that the mouthguards (Pure Power Mouthguards, or PPM) are supposed to increase flexibility, strength and balance...all important skills for athletes of any sport, I might add.They did a good job of explaining how we can demonstrate by doing a simple "pen

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We hear a rumor that the PPM's (Pure Power Mouthguards) we made for the New Orleans Saints may be featured on Monday Night Football tomorrow night.The company, Makkar Advantage, is keeping details somewhat secretive, but we do know the the inventor of the PPM's, Dr. Anil Makkar, has been in New Orleans this weekend and has been in contact with Dr. Moreau regarding the details of our work with the

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A while back I saw a survey that polled dentists to find out how most dentists view dental insurance companies. A whopping 89% of those polled said that insurance companies were "foe...in the business of looking out for themselves, not patients or doctors." Only 11% replied, "friend...(they) expanded my practice and serve as an important marketing source for new patients." Here are some of the

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The undefeated Saints meet the undefeated Giants at noon today in the Superdome. We delivered a few more of the PPM mouthguards at the Saints' camp this week and started one for kicker Garrett Hartley who just arrived at the Saints facility this week after a four-week suspension. In "The Times Picayune" Sunday morning sports section, Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams is quoted on what kind of

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It can be said that almost half of the nerve impulses that go to the spinal cord and to the brain come from the lower third of the face. The muscles and nerves in this area connect back to the lower head and neck area and transmit to the brain, along with those coming from the extremities and other areas of the body. Consider the use that these jaw and facial nerves and muscles get each and

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Six other LVI-trained, PPM-certified dentists from Miami, New Jersey, Arkansas, Alabama, Chicago, and Toronto joined Dr. Moreau at the Saints facility.Dr. Moreau and several of our team members spent three days at the New Orleans Saints training facility last week fitting players

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Thanks to New Orleans Magazine and other sponsors for a fun evening at the New Orleans Top Doctors and Dentists Celebration. The event was on the field at the Louisiana Superdome and featured the Archie Manning Experience in addition to some delicious food. As participants, Dr. Moreau kicked an extra point through the uprights, caught 2 passes "over the middle" and fielded 2 out of 3 punts. As

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Here's a link to an article posted recently on AOL. It would seem like something that a dentist may not necessarily want the public to access, but I have no fear of an article such as this. It provides current, relevant information to help consumers educate themselves in modern dentistry, and I am confident in how our practice compares to the questions raised in this article. In fact, we wrote

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We are so proud of our favorite Saintsation, Chrissy. Not only was she chosen as the featured Saintsation for the cover of the 2010 Saintsations calendar, but her boyfriend also proposed to her tonight on live TV during the Saints vs. Dolphins game in the Superdome. We enjoyed seeing Chrissy and the other Saintsations team members at the calendar release party last night at the Royal Sonesta.

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We've long contended that whether harmful to your health or not, silver fillings are not necessary to dentistry. There is no substantiated link between the mercury fillings and any number of health issues that some people say are caused by them. The ADA supports the use of silver fillings, many dentists still provide them for patients out of economy, and not surprisingly, most dental insurance

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If you've looked at your bank balance recently and are feeling the crunch of the economy (who isn't?), you should keep things in perspective when prioritizing your expenses. You can minimize your dental expenses by making sure you stay on track with preventive visits. This is the best way to control and limit potentially expensive dental treatments. A couple hundred dollars for a thorough exam

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Just got back from the IACA (International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics) meeting. Another good, successful meeting with lots of good speakers, presentation, motivational speakers (including Neal Jeffrey), and fellowship with colleagues.This is a relatively small group of probably less than 2000 doctors and other attendees. We enjoy this because it allows for more and better

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We're busy getting ready for the "Inside-Northside" magazine cover artist's party at our office this Thursday night, 5:30-7 p.m. We've spiffied up the office a bit and lots of delicious food is being prepared...grilled oysters, BBQ pork, beef tenderloin, and Spanish rice with grilled shrimp most notably. We're excited to have an opportunity to showcase the talent of local artist Elizabeth Brown

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An association between periodontitis (gum disease) and heart disease has been known for several years. An actual genetic link between the two diseases has been suspected, but German scientists say they have now positively identified a shared genetic link between the dental disease periodontitis and heart disease. They reported their findings to the European Society of Human Genetics annual

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I was just having my Saturday morning coffee when I happened upon a Fox News feature on CEREC dental technology. Since we've been using the CEREC since 2005, I paid close attention to see what they had to say. According to their report, there are 10,000 dentists in the U.S. using the technology. The benefits to the patient are that a crown, veneers, bridgework can be completed in a single

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Did I mention that we are now on Facebook?? Log on or sign up at www.facebook.com and then search for MoreSMILES Dental Spa to become a fan and have access to good information, special offers, and events.

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Congratulations to Elizabeth Kepper Brown on her beautiful cover artwork for the July/August issue of "Inside Northside" magazine. We are very excited to have the opportunity to host a "Meet the Artist" party for her later this month. Elizabeth grew up in Covington, and I've known her all her life, and her family even longer. Elizabeth will be displaying a collection of her original artwork in

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Looking forward to returning to work on Monday, July 6th after being in the NC mountains at Camp Daniel Boone boy scout camp for a week. A few more pictures will be posted on Facebook. Join or log-on at Facebook.com and search MoreSMILES Dental Spa.

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In addition to our blog, we've now added a new dimension to our fingertip dentistry. Let your fingers do the walking, 'cause we're now on Facebook! You are invited to become a fan on Facebook at MoreSMILES Dental Spa.If you're not already a member, signing up is easy and free. Visit us at www.Facebook.com and hit "become a fan." That's it! We'll update our wall with valuable information and

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Welcome to Ryan K. Staehling, D.D.S., our newest MoreSMILES team member. Dr. Staehling is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and his wife is from Houma. They met at LSU where both were earning undergraduate degrees. Dr. Staehling has served in the Louisiana National Guard and helped in the post-Katrina relief efforts at the Louisiana Superdome and the Convention Center. Dr. Staehling has

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I heard someone on TV say today, "Knowing is the first step to healing." This is very true, particularly with periodontal disease. Sounds like a very boring topic, huh? But statistics show that about 80% of the adult population have some level of periodontal disease. Most are probably not even aware. Trust me, the people in their lives every day may be able to tell that something is not

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"What is a dental spa?" - I was recently in a local coffee shop buying my urgently needed morning cup of coffee and wearing my uniform, which has the "MoreSmiles Dental Spa" logo. One of the other customers approached me and asked what a dental spa was? I explained to her that a dental spa was a place where patients could be assured of having their comforts as well as their needs met. Most

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Naturally, I can't help but notice first thing...a person's smile...Supreme Court nominees no exception. As soon as I saw Obama's Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on TV during the official announcement, of course I began subconsciously critiqueing her smile. A nice one, I thought. Very white, stands out. Can't help but make note of it. Then I also noticed her length and her occlusion as she

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It's easy for parents - families - these days to get so swept up in "activities" and miss out on golden family memories. Arguably, there is value and benefit in many, if not most, of the busy-ness we involve ourselves in.Speaking for myself, personally, I sometimes expend a great deal of energy in some direction only to look back with regret on a missed opportunity or misdirected intention. But

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Dr. Moreau,I called in desperation, after a horrible bonding procedure, in hopes that someone more qualified than my regular dentist could repair. Your staff was kind enough to fit me in only two days later to see what you could do. When I walked in, I was impressed by the very tasteful surroundings, the pleasant staff, and the overall “feeling” of your office.You came out and introduced

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We've started making smoothies for patients who have long appointments, show up for their appointment with an empty stomach, or may still be a little numb when they leave the office. We have several flavors to offer, depending on our mood...or yours. So far, the response has been tremendous. Just another facet to that 5-star service we want to extend to every patient. :-)

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...and for this week's live entertainment at MoreSMILES, we have "the singing bluebirds. " After only a few short weeks, we heard tiny chirping noises yesterday from the birdhouse on the fence outside our operatories. And today, Shannon reports seeing little heads peeking out the entry door in between feedings. As if that's not enough, the Easter lilies are just about to burst open as Spring

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We send out Smile Reminder text and email messages to our patients ahead of their appointment to find out if there are any specific things we can do to be prepared for their visit that day. Here's a response we received yesterday:"Look forward to visit. It will be pleasant as usual. Thank you"I love it! I'm so happy we can make someone feel that way about a dental visit, and our hope is that

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Knowing our mission to exceed all our patients' expectations in every way, our very good friend Mike gifted us yesterday with a book called "Customer Love." It presents stories of how companies have come up with creative and effective ways to provide great service to their customers. Our friend thought that our team would eat it up, and he was right. We routinely brainstorm to see if there's

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Today is the last day to enter the $20,000 LVI Smile Makeover Contest as advertised on national TV and in "Vogue" as well as our own local media. Please call us NOW at 985-809-7645 if you'd like to be entered...or if you know of someone who would like to make cosmetic improvements to their smile.

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Cindi has officially declared tomorrow, April 1st, Community Coffee Day at MoreSMILES. After years of trying different coffee maker machines, experimenting with different brands and flavors of coffee, periodically running out to the store, we are happy to now turn that responsibility over to our friends (and patients) at Community Coffee. With the supplies provided by Community, our only

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If you are an LSU basketball fan AND a patient at MoreSmiles, then tomorrow could be your lucky day! You can watch LSU's round 1 performance in the NCAA Tournament and get your dentistry done at the same time. Kind of like killing two birds with one shot---or NO SHOT in many cases in our office! :-)All of our patients just love being able to watch TV during their dental visits. The overhead

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By the way, the usaTopDentists.com website (see post below regarding Dr. Moreau's selection to USA Top Dentists list) has an opportunity for our patients to post a review of Dr. Moreau. It would be a great service to others (and to the cause of bolstering our great reputation ;-) if you would log on and enter a quick line or two telling something about your experience here or what you like about

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Congratulations to Dr. Moreau for making the list of New Orleans' Top Dentists in "New Orleans Magazine" March, 2009 issue. The very cool thing about this is that the selection was done by an independent polling agency and reportedly is based on subjective responses by other dentists when asked who they would send someone to when in need of a dentist, credentials, etc.We did receive notification

MoreSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884307784285689921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809288.post-45775176017153462012009-03-15T12:27:00.000-07:002009-03-15T12:45:54.327-07:00

Looks like we've gotten our garden refurbished just in time for the bluebirds' busy season. They've flown into full swing this last week, and have kept us and our patients entertained throughout the day. With their bluebird box (thanks again Mr. Natal) cleaned out and waiting for its tenants, the birds have been building their nest and preparing to lay eggs. Here's a few pictures we took from

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From time to time I like to remind readers that this dental blog is written by me, Julie Moreau, practice administrator at MoreSmiles. If a post is authored by Dr. Moreau or another team member, it will specifically bear his mark at the end of the post. Otherwise, assume that you are reading my thoughts and opinions, not always the doctor's.-jbm

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The saying "Beauty is only skin deep" can apparently be applied to dental labwork as well. There have been a number of incidents where porcelain crowns which look beautiful and natural on the surface have been manufactured by sub-standard labs in other countries...namely China and the Phillippines...and may contain high amounts of lead and/or other potentially harmful materials. Why would a

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Jake Ward from Popular Science magazine was just in a segment on "Food Detectives" on the Food Network, explaining what happens when you burn your tongue on a sip of hot coffee...or a piece of hot pizza.The tongue has thousands of taste buds on the surface and sides of the tongue. Each taste bud pore has clusters of taste receptor cells below the surface. Picture an onion bulb below the

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