Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry
Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry is one of Acadiana’s premier pediatric dental practices, specializing in treating infants to adolescents. We are a boutique-style office that is known for quality, customized care for your child, focusing on making the dental experience fun, comfortable, and fear-free! Dr. Anita J Gouri has had extensive training in laser dentistry, sedation/hospital dentistry, and special needs dentistry. She is also one of the area’s recommended providers for diagnosis and treatment of tongue and lip ties. She graduated from the LSU School of Dentistry in 2006, completed her residency in pediatric dentistry at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC in 2008, and became a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2009. She has been practicing in Lafayette for over 11 years. Dr. Gouri, her husband Brian, and their two children enjoy travel, Saints football, good food and good friends.
MIH: A Common Dental Condition
Disclosure :: This post was written by Dr. Allyn Clause of Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry.
MIH: A Common Dental Condition
What is MIH?
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a developmental dental defect that affects about 1 in 7 children. ...
Rethink Your Drink
Disclosure :: This post was written by Dr. Allyn Clause of Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry.
Rethink Your Drink
It matters what we drink.
Early childhood is the time to establish healthy dietary patterns to help prevent future...
Why Do Baby Teeth Matter?
Disclosure :: This post was written by Dr. Anita Gouri of Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry.
Why Do Baby Teeth Matter?
“Why fix baby teeth, if they’re just going to fall out anyway?”
A question I hear almost on the...
Ace The New School Year With These Dental Care Tips
Disclosure :: This post was written by Dr. Anita Gouri of Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry.
Ace The New School Year With These Dental Care Tips
As the new school year begins, it's important to remember the impact that...
Why Is My Child Grinding Their Teeth At Night?
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Why is My Child Grinding Their Teeth at Night?
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a very common condition in children...
The Truth About Dental Insurance
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The Truth About Dental Insurance
“But I have dental insurance…why do I have a bill?”
The...
Teeth Eruption :: Is My Fourteen Year Old Teething?
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Teeth Eruption :: Is My Fourteen Year Old Teething?
Yes, Your Fourteen Year Old Could Be Teething..
Most people know when you start losing your front baby...
The Most Common Causes of Discolored Teeth
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry and authored by local mom & dentist, Dr. Anita Gouri. Even if discolored teeth is NOT an issue in your home, Dr. Gouri highly recommends...
Why Does My Child Have White Spots On Their Teeth?
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry and authored by local mom & dentist, Dr. Anita Gouri. Even if discolored teeth is NOT an issue in your home, Dr. Gouri highly recommends...
Tongue Ties, Motherhood, and Dentistry: My Story
Disclosure :: This post was written by Dr. Anita Gouri of Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry. She shares her story in hopes that others know that they are NOT alone and that there are resources available.
Tongue...