Your patient feedback should include your thoughts, feelings, complaints, recommendations, reactions, and anything else that summarizes your experience. Your positive comments help us stay motivated and confident. We hope your appointment was extremely pleasant and your opinions will help us improve in the future.

To participate in our patient satisfaction survey, consider answering the following questions:

1. How easy was it to set your appointment?
2. How were you greeted by our receptionist when you arrived?
3. How would you rate the cleanliness and neatness of the waiting room?
4. How would you rate the cleanliness and neatness of the operatory?
5. How long did you have to wait before you were called for your appointment?
6. How friendly was our office staff?
7. How friendly was your general dentist?
8. What do you think about the quality of the service performed?
9. Were your concerns fully addressed by our staff?
10. How easy was it to check out and pay after the appointment?
11. Are you likely to recommend our Lafayette dentist office to your family and friends?

We are dedicated to patient satisfaction and we urge you to discuss all your concerns with our team. We hope to exceed your expectations and continue keeping your mouth happy and healthy. Your patient feedback can help spread a good word about Dr. Young and his services. To leave feedback or request an appointment with Dr. Young, fill out our patient form or call our family dentist office in Lafayette at (337) 237-6453.

“My teeth are discolored.”

Teeth bleaching removes stains to give teeth a bold, bright appearance. Whitening can be done professionally by Dr. Young or with over-the-counter treatments. Dr. Young uses the Zoom! Whitening system for one-visit in-office bleaching, or custom-fitted trays with prescription whitening gel for bleaching at home.

“My teeth have flaws.”

Bonding can correct chips, cracks, discoloration, or gaps. A composite tooth-colored material is bonded to the surface of your tooth to conceal defects. The bonding material is custom designed to match natural tooth structure, so it blends perfectly with your existing teeth.  Dental veneers are another cosmetic option that can transform your smile to look brighter, straighter, and more symmetrical. Dr. Young offers traditional porcelain veneers and LUMINEERS by CERINATE, a no-prep option that works well for some cases.

“My teeth are crooked.”

Invisalign clear braces can straighten teeth without metal brackets and wires. Custom-made, clear acrylic aligners use gentle forces to reposition teeth in less time than traditional braces. Invisalign aligners are invisible and removable. They’re a popular choice for professionals and image-conscious teens.

“My teeth are missing.”

Dr. Young offers three secure and durable options for replacement teeth. Dental implants replace the root of your missing tooth. A small titanium fixture is planted into your jaw bone. Once your bone grows around the implant, Dr. Young will attach a crown or replacement tooth to the shaft. Dental bridges also fill in the space from a missing tooth and use the adjacent teeth for additional support. Full and partial dentures can help replace more than one missing tooth in a row. Dentures fit over or around the remaining teeth in your mouth to give the look and feel of a complete set of teeth.

Dental crowns, veneers, whitening, implants, bridges, and other cosmetic services can help give you the smile of your dreams. While cosmetic techniques are designed to help improve your smile visually, they can also restore problems to make your teeth healthier and easier to clean. Contact our Family and Cosmetic Dentistry office in Layfayette, LA, at (337) 237-6453 to change your smile’s appearance.

How Often Do You Floss?

• Once a month, or less.
• Once a week.
• Every day.

It’s important to floss every single day, but only 28 percent of people do. Your toothbrush removes particles that are stuck on your teeth, but your teeth are very close together and have tiny crevices that your brush cannot reach. Floss slides between your teeth to help remove particles and bacteria stuck in crevices that your brush can’t remove. It’s necessary to clean out these areas every day to avoid built-up bacterial.

Why Do You Avoid Flossing?

• It hurts.
• I don’t know how.
• I don’t have time.

Flossing helps regulate blood circulation to your gums. If it hurts, it’s because your gums need to get used to the strength and feeling. There are also many types of dental floss available to help fit your needs for comfort and ease. If you think you don’t have time to floss, bacteria will build up between your teeth. If you can’t find a few minutes each day to floss your teeth, how will you find the time for hours of necessary dental treatments?

How to Floss

Proper flossing techniques should require the average person to use 122 yards of floss per year. However, sales data shows that only 18 yards of floss is sold per person each year. This means that many people may floss, but they don’t do it correctly or effectively. You should use about 18 inches of floss during each flossing time, and gently slide the strand around both sides of each tooth and into your gum line. If you don’t know how to floss properly, ask Dr. Young to show you how.

Incorrect flossing can lead to cavities, periodontal disease, and other severe dental conditions. To evaluate your oral health and your hygiene behaviors, schedule an appointment with Dr. Young at our dentist office in Lafayette, LA, at (337) 237-6453.