Dr. Greg S. Phillips
1960 Jefferson Highway
Lutcher, Louisiana 70071
P / 866-605-5747
Beautiful, Confident, and Healthy Smiles
Many of our patients are missing one or more teeth and looking for a permanent and dependable solution. Patients who are tired of removing and cleaning dental bridges and dentures now have the option of receiving dental implants. Dental implants can provide a permanent replacement for missing teeth and improve the appearance, strength, comfort, and stability of your smile.
Dental implant procedures are generally performed in two stages. Dr. Phillips has incorporated a highly-trained oral surgeon into his practice, who will position a titanium implant into the jaw during the first procedure. Once the implant has fused with the bone, Dr. Phillips will attach one or more replacement teeth. Both procedures are completed at Dr. Phillip’s office.
Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime. By recreating the function of natural teeth, implants can halt bone loss and restore the strength of your bite. They can help you enjoy the foods you love and eliminate the inconvenience and embarrassment of removable teeth.
Finding a dentist who has specific training with dental implants can be difficult. Dr. Greg Phillips has over 500 hours of experience with implant dentistry procedures and has received advanced training from the MISCH International Implant Institute. To find out if you are a candidate for dental implants, contact Dr. Greg Phillips.
Testimonials:
“I am comfortable with Dr. Phillips, as an individual and with his work. When I look in the mirror, I see a straight line of teeth. I brush my teeth three times a day and don’t even think about them as implants and not my natural teeth.”
With new, advanced technology and revolutionary cosmetic dentistry techniques, Dr. Phillips can now offer complete smile restorations to patients with stained, cracked, or misaligned teeth. Dr. Phillips is skilled in creating beautiful, natural-looking smiles for patients who are self-conscious about their teeth. With cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Phillips can restore or enhance your smile in as little as two office visits.
Porcelain veneers offer a dramatic and painless way to improve your smile. Veneers can change the size, color, and shape of your teeth, and hide gaps, stains, and chips in your smile. Porcelain veneers are made of a strong and durable shell of ceramic material that is highly resistant to staining. When bonded to teeth, porcelain veneers provide an aesthetically pleasing alternative to orthodontics.
For patients with stained or discolored teeth, teeth whitening can be a safe and effective solution. Dr. Phillips offers a wide range of teeth-whitening options at his Lutcher office, including in-office bleaching, and take-home whitening alternatives. To find out which option is best for you, contact Dr. Phillips.
In the past, the only option dentists had for filling cavities was silver amalgam. Today, Dr. Phillips offers natural-looking tooth-colored fillings made of a composite material that is bonded to teeth in order to prevent further decay. These fillings are blended to match the natural color of the patients tooth, shaped in our office, and placed in one visit.
Dr. Phillips can use dental bonding to repair chipped or broken teeth or to fill in gaps between teeth. A dental bonding procedure is quick and painless and involves the application of a resin material to the teeth. Once applied, the material is sculpted, shaped, and left to harden. With dental bonding, smiles can be cosmetically reshaped in minutes.
When a tooth has been badly worn down, damaged or decayed, a dental crown can be used to cover the entire surface of the tooth. Crowns can strengthen damaged teeth and be used in conjunction with a dental bridge in order to replace one or several missing teeth.
Restorative dentistry allows Dr. Phillips to repair or replace damaged teeth and improve the function of your smile. With a simple filling or even a full mouth reconstruction, Dr. Phillips can create a natural-looking and healthy smile. Your restoration plan will be structured to suit your needs, and can include any of the following procedures.
Bridges and dental crowns can be combined to fill in gaps created by missing teeth. These crowns can be anchored to your remaining natural teeth to fill in the missing section and be connected by a bridge that will support the adjacent teeth. This combination can help strengthen your bite, and recreate the look and feel of your natural teeth.
Producing a set of dentures that will provide a secure and comfortable fit for patients requires a great deal of skill. Dr. Greg Phillips is able to produce precision-fitted custom dentures that look and feel like natural teeth. Whether you have lost a single tooth or require an entire set of artificial teeth, Dr. Phillips can help.
To maintain your oral health, Dr. Phillips offers a course of therapy that includes thorough cleanings and regular examinations. This preventative program will be aligned to your needs, and can include periodontal (gum disease) screenings, periodic x-rays, fluoride treatments, regular cleanings, and more.
Currently, gum disease is the main cause of adult tooth loss. Warning signs can include bleeding and sore gums, bad breath, and gum recession. If you have any of these symptoms, Dr. Phillips can structure a treatment plan that will help restore the health of your gums.
Occasionally, the skills of a dental specialist are necessary
to achieve optimal results. For
patients who require an orthodontist or an oral surgeon, Dr. Phillips has incorporated
several highly-qualified specialists into his practice so he can handle all
facets of your dental care in one office. Whether you require an extraction,
jaw repair, dental implant placement, realignment of teeth, adult orthodontics,
or more, you can always receive comprehensive treatment with Dr. Phillips.
Dr Phillips will be involved in your dental care at an appropriate level for the best outcome. Your specialized treatment will be scheduled to coincide with the comprehensive care performed by Dr. Phillips.