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Southern hospitality, defined by graciousness and warmth, means Dr. LeBlanc and his dental team roll out the red carpet to welcome patients. The practice is located in Lafayette, LA in Cajun country where Dr. LeBlanc’s father, Dr. Andrew LeBlanc began providing dentistry over seventy years ago.

Dr. Ken LeBlanc recently incorporated the KöR Whitening System into the cosmetic services he offers his patients. Other whitening systems are able to rid teeth of stains caused by coffee, tea, or red wine, but none of them have been effective on tetracycline-stained teeth, which tend to be gray or bluish in color. “The fact that the KöR Whitening System can whiten tetracycline-stained teeth is great for my patients who were given tetracycline at a young age while their teeth were still developing,” states Dr. LeBlanc. The results of the system are permanent and safe for teeth and gums.

There are two main eating disorders most often heard and talked about; bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. In contrast to bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is basically self-imposed starvation. Long-term problems associated with eating disorders include osteoporosis, infertility and anemia. “Poor dental health is another unfortunate side-effect of eating disorders,” remarks Dr. LeBlanc. If a person suffers from bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by a cycle of food binges and vomiting, the person’s teeth may show signs of tooth erosion from the acids in the stomach that constantly bathe the teeth.

“According to published statistics, more than 60 million people in the U.S. show signs of periodontal (gum) disease, a slowly-developing bacterial infection that affects gum tissue and even the bone that anchors the teeth. When gum disease advances, enzymes excreted by the bacteria break down the gum tissue. Soon, gum tissues are breached and bacteria are free to enter the body’s circulatory system,” remarks Dr. Ken LeBlanc. For “at risk” patients, this additional stress is likely to have a complicating effect on pre-existing medical conditions.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. “Dental implants can dramatically change how you feel about your smile today, and for the rest of your life, whether you are missing one, a few, or all of your teeth,” states Dr. LeBlanc. Dentures many times weaken your jaw and cause it to recede. Dental implants keep your jaw strong and youthful looking. It is as if you have your natural smile back – the look, feel and function. Many patients who are missing some or all of their teeth are better served with implants rather than other forms of dentistry, like full dentures, partials, or fixed bridges. “It’s your life, why not enjoy it?” adds Dr. LeBlanc.

Dr. Ken LeBlanc is actively involved in the communities of Lafayette, Louisiana and the surrounding area.