Family Dentistry - Dentist In Slidell La - Lisa Loescher DDS

01/06/2026

Friendly reminder! You don't have to floss all your teeth. ONLY the ones you want to keep!
From your favorite hygienists!

01/05/2026

We are back in the office! Regular hours. Enjoy your week!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Most of us make resolutions in the new year. If your oral health is not a priority, we would love to help you with that. Give us a call. Take the first step!
(985) 643-6620

12/29/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. We will be in office tomorrow 6a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Office is closed Wednesday and Thursday.

12/24/2025

We want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas!

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!

11/12/2025

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11/11/2025

Sending out a big "THANK YOU " to all of our veterans and their families!

10/30/2025

Happy Halloween from your favorite dentist office! Show us your costume in the comments!

10/04/2025

October is National Dental Hygiene Month!
We want to hear from you. Do you have any questions for our hygienists this month?
Ask us in the comments!

09/04/2025

At Dr. Loescher's office, we are always learning about new products. We want to always have the best knowledge to help treat you the best way that we can.

08/24/2025

A short little passage about dental xrays. Just a little information! If you ever have questions, we are there to answer them.

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When patients hear the word “radiation,” it often causes unnecessary concern. However, modern dental X-rays are among the safest medical imaging tools used today. The amount of radiation is extremely small—comparable to everyday sources we barely notice. For example:

Eating a banana exposes you to natural radiation from potassium; a single dental X-ray delivers about the same amount as eating a few bananas.

Spending a few minutes in sunlight actually exposes you to more radiation than a dental X-ray.

A short airplane flight exposes you to several times more radiation than a full set of dental X-rays.

Advances in technology have made dental X-rays even safer. Older film-based X-rays required higher radiation doses, but today’s digital sensors reduce exposure by up to 90% while producing clearer, more detailed images. These improvements help dentists catch problems earlier and treat them more effectively.

Dentists also take multiple safety measures to protect you, including using lead aprons, thyroid collars, and strictly following the ALARA principle—keeping radiation “As Low As Reasonably Achievable.” This means X-rays are only taken when necessary for diagnosis or treatment planning, never without a clear purpose.

In short, the radiation from dental X-rays is minimal, carefully controlled, and far outweighed by the benefits of early detection. Rather than posing a risk, dental X-rays are a vital tool for maintaining your teeth, jaw, and overall health.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical evaluation. The accompanying image is for illustrative purposes only.