Charles White

read moreDr. Charles White has been practicing dentistry in his hometown of Lafayette since 2005 after moving from New Orleans where he practiced for ten years. Our dental team is comprised of a group of caring dental professionals who take pride in delivering the ultimate experience for every patient. We realize that most people would rather be fishing, shopping or washing their hair when it comes to going to the dentist - so we've made it our goal to make your visit to Dr. White's office as comfortable, painless and relaxing as possible.

read moreAre your teeth stained from drinking tea or coffee, medication or aging? Have you tried over-the-counter whiteners that just don't work? Visit Dr. White to brighten your smile. Our whitening treatments can give you a youthful, attractive, natural-looking smile! Dr. White and his dental team can enhance your smile with our professional whitening treatments that are only available at your dentist's office. Before whitening, our hygienist may professionally clean your teeth to clear away plaque and tartar that may have collected on the surface and between your teeth.

read moreWith the use of a crown, Dr. White, your family dentist, can restore your tooth to its normal shape and size to improve your appearance and make your tooth stronger. Crowns can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't enough tooth left. It can be used to attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that's already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. It's also used to cover a dental implant. Dr. White's services include implant crowns and bridges.

read moreDr. White, a family dentist, has placed bridges in many of his patients. A dental bridge is commonly used if patients are missing one of more teeth. A typical bridge is comprised of one or more artificial teeth and is anchored in place using surrounding teeth or dental implants. Bridges can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination, but are commonly made from porcelain for aesthetic considerations. Unlike a removable bridge, which you can take out and clean, a fixed bridge can only be removed by a dentist.

read moreOne of the easiest ways to maintain a healthy smile is through proper brushing and flossing and regular professional maintenance. Scheduling two professional cleanings with Dr. White each year is a simple way to keep teeth free of tartar and plaque and allow us to do a quick examination of your teeth and gums to look for the early onset of any issues you may have. Along with regularly scheduled checkups and professional cleanings by your family dentist, the best way to maintain a healthy smile is through proper brushing and flossing.

read moreDental implants are fast gaining in popularity because they are the only dental restoration option that preserves and stimulates natural bone, actually helping to stimulate bone growth and prevent bone loss. Dr. White, a family dentist, can restore your smile with dental implant surgery. Dental implants are designed to blend in with your other teeth and are an effective way to replace missing teeth. Implants have become the leading long-term option for permanent replacement of teeth. In fact, the development of implants is one of the biggest advances in dentistry in the past 40 years.

read moreThrough regular checkups, Dr. White can detect whether you have a cavity that needs to be filled. Cavities are tooth decay that can be discovered through dental examinations and x-rays. Dr. White, a family dentist, has performed hundreds of fillings. A filling is a way to close off the space after the decay from the tooth is extracted. The space is then filled with a metal alloy or composite resin so that bacteria can no longer enter preventing further decay of the tooth. Fillings restore your tooth back to its normal function and shape.

read moreDr. White, a family dentist, can custom make state-of-the-art dentures that will look as natural as possible, even down to the fillings. Dentures are used if you've lost all or most of your natural teeth. With so many advances in modern dentistry, however, fewer people need to wear full dentures. If you have older dentures or think you may need dentures, you are in luck. Denture technology has never been better. As people age, dentures can cause wearers to look older than they really are and can cause pain when chewing.