Dental Services

These days, people of all ages receive orthodontic treatment, but many of us still associate braces with the awkward and angsty pre-teen and teen years. While some kids are excited about braces because they know some “cool” teenagers who have them, others may worry about how braces might look or feel.   Mom and Dad are […]

Many people will lose a tooth at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean your smile needs to suffer. There are numerous ways to fix a lost tooth, but today, Today’s Dental would like to educate you about the best option for a healthy smile that will last a lifetime: dental implants.  Implants […]

There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at Today’s Dental talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Today’s Dental knows that folks like to be informed, so think of this as your […]

Let’s be honest. If you are like most people, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. Research shows one in three Americans avoids going to the dentist regularly. As the time spent away from Dr. […]

The root word “ortho” means “straight or upright.” Orthodontics— you guessed it – help make your teeth straight. But oh, how it can do so much more!  A lovely smile with straight teeth and an even bite is equal parts functional and beautiful – and thanks to scientific progress, all that can be yours. Orthodontics […]

You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit Dr. Jonas Gauthier twice a year for your regular cleanings.” Just in case you’ve ever wondered why regular dental cleanings are so important, Today’s Dental would like to take this opportunity to let Pineville residents in on some information you don’t often hear. Let […]

If your teeth or jaw don’t line up well with each other, you may have a crossbite. Dr. Jonas Gauthier, Pineville dentist explains more about this condition, its effects, and what you can do to treat it below. A Good Bite In a perfect world, your teeth would all be straight, and your upper jaw […]

If you are a parent, you probably know how difficult it is to get children to brush and floss regularly. On top of that, young children often lack the necessary motor skills to properly care for their teeth. At Today’s Dental, we want your whole family to have excellent dental health, so here’s some information […]

Maybe Mona Lisa would have cracked a real smile if she had been more confident in her teeth! All jokes aside, you don’t have to live every day embarrassed by your own smile. Orthodontic treatments today are much more desirable than those of yesteryear. There are a lot of good reasons to straighten your teeth, […]

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root.  If you have a […]