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Our Practice

Affordable Dental Care is committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of Dental care and attention at very reasonable price. We are proud to be dentist owned and operated. Our dedicated staff works together as a team to provide high-quality comprehensive care. Our compassionate and understanding dentist take pride in paying close attention to each patient’s needs.

We are conveniently located in the heart of Lilburn across Walmart, Home Depot and IHOP. We offer convenient hours and accept same-day appointments when available. We are very thankful to our patients. Most of our patients have come through “word of mouth”. We are very grateful that over 10,000 patients in 5 years have put their trust on us. We ensure our patients walk out happy with the service we provide. Look at our testimonials page for some of the comments we have received recently.

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You Need to Know About Oral Thrush: Here’s Why

Even a healthy mouth is lined with bacteria. Normally, your daily oral hygiene routine helps prevent oral health complications. However, it is possible to develop an excess of bacteria and fungi, which can lead to additional problems. Here’s what you should know about oral thrush and what you can do to prevent it.

What is it?

Oral thrush is caused by a collection of the fungus Candida in your mouth. Bacteria and fungi occur naturally in your mouth, but it is important that they are not permitted to build up. Thrush can appear as white, thick scrapes on your tongue or inner cheek. It may also look like patchy, white sores.

Who Does It Affect?

Young children, infants, and the elderly are at a higher risk of developing oral thrush. If you have a weakened immune system or diabetes, it is even more important that you stay active to keep your mouth healthy and prevent issues like oral thrush. Smokers also tend to develop oral thrush more than other patients.

What can it Do?

Oral thrush can lead to trouble swallowing and tasting. As it develops, it can become painful. Oral thrush can make affected areas feel like they are burning, and slight bleeding can occur if you are scraping your tongue or cheeks. Some describe the feeling as having cotton in their mouth.

Thrush can spread. If you have a weakened immune system, it is possible that thrush moves into your lungs, digestive tract, and even your heart.

How can I Prevent It?

Our best recommendation for preventing oral thrush is a vigilant daily oral hygiene routine that includes a thorough brushing and flossing of your teeth, and includes your tongue. We sometimes recommend a patient use a tongue scraper to clean your tongue. Just like brushing your teeth, your tongue depends on daily cleaning to stay healthy and free of germs and bacteria.

The American Dental Association recommends that for some patients it might be helpful to consider an antimicrobial toothpaste or mouthwash. Check with our doctor to see which solutions might be best for you.

We cannot overstate the importance of regularly scheduled dental exams. If you are a diabetic, it is even more important that you schedule regular visits to our office. By having your mouth checked by our staff, we can work with you to prevent oral health issues like thrush.

For more tips on keeping your mouth healthy or to schedule your next visit, please contact our office.

Dr. Kevin Lacour Family Dentistry of Lilburn 5400 Lawrenceville Hwy D Lilburn, GA 30047 (770) 921-6606 http://drlacour.com

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Meet Dr. Pallavi Rakesh

Dr. Rakesh has been practicing Dentistry in Atlanta since 2007. Dr. Rakesh pursued her advanced studies at Boston University School of Dental Medicine, earning her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree (DMD). She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Bangalore University. Besides having a passion for the field of General Dentistry, Dr. Rakesh is also current in the practice of Dental Implant placement and Bone augmentation procedures. She has completed her American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) Maxi Course from Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. She enjoys creating beautiful healthy smiles and treating dental emergencies. She speaks English, Hindi, Kannada and Telugu.

Dr. Rakesh since her childhood had inclination towards arts. She has an exclusive collection of Ethnic Designs in Indian and European contemporary styles. She has used Canvas, Glass, Pottery and Ceramic as the medium of expression. Visit her painting site to see some of her art work. http://www.paintingsforever.com

Dr. Rakesh’s Affiliations:

Graduated from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Member of: American Academy of General Dentistry

Member of Georgia Dental Association

American Academy of Implant Dentistry – Implants Certified ( Placements and restorations)

Member of Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI)