Family Dentistry - Dentist In Slidell La - Lisa Loescher DDS

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.

08/22/2025

It is National tooth fairy day!!!
Friendly reminder to keep them clean!

08/01/2025

This has nothing to do with dentistry! We at Dr. Loeschers love to know everyone in the family! August is National Dog Month! 🐕 Show us your pups in the comments!!

07/09/2025

We thought as your favorite dentist office 😁 we would share an Amazon Prime Day deal!
They have Waterpik flossers on sale! Normally $99 marked down to $59
These are an excellent addition to your daily hygiene routine. We recommend them everyday to patients.
The links are in the comments section!
Happy "water" flossing!

07/09/2025

Have you always wanted to try Botox ? If so, now is the time! A special offer for first time users! Call our office for an appointment. (985) 643-6620

07/04/2025

We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th!

07/01/2025

Happy "International Joke Day!"

06/29/2025

Thank you to Tammany Periodontics and Implants! The treats were delicious!

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day from all of us at Dr. Loescher's! We hope everyone has a great day celebrating!