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Oral Health Month with Shreveport’s Dentist In honor of Oral Health Month this June, we wanted to share some things that Dr. Kacos does to maximize his own oral health. Oftentimes, people dread [...]

Do you always have a pack of gum in your purse, car, or desk? Believe it or not, your dentist is likely to encourage your sugar-free gum-chewing habit. There are several benefits to chewing [...]

As the New Year begins, we all start to think about the resolutions that we want to make. Some may focus on their health and fitness, while others may opt to make resolutions about personal [...]

As the end of the year approaches, many of us realize that we haven’t made full use of our dental benefits. It’s estimated that fewer than 5% of us are reaching or exceeding the annual maximum on [...]

Today, you can find myths about anything and everything. When it comes to dentistry, there are numerous myths out there that people believe without actually researching on them. We have picked [...]

Are You Keeping Good Oral Hygiene Habits? Our mouths are playgrounds to bacteria, fungi, and other organisms, and if these organisms are not kept in check, we risk developing a wide variety of [...]

Can a Waterpik Damage Gums? It can be hard for one to floss frequently using string flossers due to the hassles associated with using those devices. Water flossers like Waterpik can be an [...]

Why Am I Still Getting Cavities? You brush at least twice a day and floss once daily. You have already reduced your intake of candies and other sugary treats every day. However, during your next [...]

Dental treatments are not cheap, which is why it’s quite an advantage to possess health insurance that can cover them. Dr. Ben Kacos explains what you need to know about the cost of ceramic tooth [...]

Medical and dental experts have expressed alarm over the increase in the consumption of soft drinks and the decline in the consumption of milk and 100% juice — and for a few good reasons. [...]