Family Dentistry

Services for the Whole Family

Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

Family Dental Care Services


 

 

Extraordinary Experience for Your Family

Metairie family dentists Dr. Jeffrey Gregson and Dr. Taylor Haddock provide more than just your typical visit to the dentist. We provide general dentistry services to adults, children, and geriatric patients. Also, we provide advanced dentistry services such as treatment for sleep apnea, TMJ disorder, and other jaw pain issues. 

Dental services and dental treatments are done in the comfort of our modern Metairie dental office. Our dental office features a chairside dental lab and the most advanced dental technology available. The anxiety-free welcoming environment is the perfect balance for adults, seniors, and children.

Keep your family healthy and reduce chances of oral health problems in the future with these simple steps.

  • Brush your teeth a minimum of twice per day with a fluoride toothpaste.
  • Brush your teeth after eating breakfast and before going to bed.
  • Floss your teeth properly every day.
  • Eat a balanced diet and fewer snacks in-between meals.
  • Visit your dentist a minimum of twice per year.

TMJ Dysfunction

The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and the muscles supporting it may become painful indicating the onset of Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD). TMJ can be caused from untreated teeth clenching, teeth grinding or trauma to your mouth. Often, stress is the reason for overuse of the muscles. We recommend an evaluation by a TMJ specialist to determine the cause of your jaw pain. 

Relief from TMJ Symptoms are possible with one of the following solutions:

  • AP splints reposition the jaw to allow painful symptoms to subside, which is known as a short-term appliance.
  • NTI splints prevent the contact of the posterior teeth reducing clenching and grinding, which is also known as a short-term appliance.
  • CR splint or TMJ splint is custom fit dental lab fabricated splint, that is adjusted specifically to your bite to relieve symptoms of TMJ disorder. This custom splint is known as a long-term appliance.
TMJ Disorder

 

Children's Dentistry

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children see their dentist after their first teeth erupt or by their first birthday. This is based on research that early detection of oral problems can impact children’s oral health and general health. If issues go undetected, extensive and preventable difficulties may occur which can be very costly. Cavities arise in children’s teeth much quicker and more easily than in adult teeth. The speed at which cavities develop happens because children tend to consume more sugar, and primary teeth have thinner shells of enamel for the acid to penetrate. Lastly, bringing your child to a dentist at an early age can help alleviate the future dental anxiety that may occur.

 

Pediatric Dentistry

Sleep Apnea Treatment

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that causes people to stop breathing while sleeping, affecting our health in many ways. Many people are unaware that they have this disorder. Dr. Gregson fabricates non-invasive, corrective appliances that help move the jaw forward, causing the airway to open and allowing the patient to breathe better. Sleep apnea should never be ignored. Our office always recommends the CPAP as it is the industry gold standard. Our  sleep apnea appliance is for those who are unable to tolerate use of the CPAP. 

If you wake up frequently during the night, experience drowsiness throughout the day or other sleep disorder symptoms, you may suffer from sleep apnea. Some of these symptoms may seem minor, but if left untreated these symptoms can significantly affect your overall health. Patients with sleep apnea can stop breathing up to 100 times per night. Even more, your sleep can stop for a period that ranges from five seconds to over a minute. Gregson & Associates Dentistry can coordinate with your primary care physician or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist to provide sleep apnea relief.

 

Sleep Apnea Treatment

 

 

"I would like to recommend this dental office and their staff to everyone. My husband and I have had all of our dental work met here for years. My grown children and their families have had all of their dental needs met by Dr Gregson with absolutely wonderful results. The dental work is impeccable and we have been treated like family. The front desk employees are welcoming and very sweet which is not always the case as we all know when dealing with medical offices. You will not be sorry for using Green and Gregson Family Dentistry."

– Debbie

 

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