Dr. Melanie Hebert, DDS
Dentist | General Practice
116 E Texas Ave Rayne LA, 70578About
Dr. Melanie Jordan Hebert is a general dentist practicing in Rayne, LA. Dr. Hebert specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall oral health. She emphasizes the importance of oral health because a healthy lifestyle begins with a healthy mouth. She is certified to provide Invisalign clear aligners, therapeutic Botox to treat disorders of the temporomandibular joint, and cosmetic Botox and dermal fillers to frame your smile.
Education and Training
LSU School of Dentistry DDS 2018
Provider Details
Dr. Melanie Hebert, DDS's Expert Contributions
How do you stay cavity-free with braces?
Oral hygiene is very important throughout your entire life but especially while you’re in braces. The key to staying cavity free with or without braces is consistent flossing and brushing. A patient without braces may only need to brush for 2 minutes. A patient with braces may need to brush for 4-5 minutes because the brackets and wires provide extra obstacles to getting your teeth clean. Brushing along the gum line softly and in small circles and flossing at least 3 times a week will help to prevent gum puffiness. Hope this helps! READ MORE
Will a tooth infection go away on its own?
A tooth infection will unfortunately not go away on its own. It is important to see a dentist soon to prevent further issues. Facial swelling can occur, which is very dangerous. Your dentist will most likely prescribe an antibiotic and either perform a root canal or extract the tooth to rid the infection. Antibiotics will help prevent inflammation, but antibiotics alone will not cure the infection. READ MORE
Is anesthesia for root canal painful?
Anesthesia for a root canal procedure is typically the same level of pain as any other dental procedure such as a filling. READ MORE
Do they numb you for cavity fillings?
Yes. It is standard procedure to administer numbing medicine (often Lidocaine) before removing cavities and placing a filling. READ MORE
How do they fix tooth decay with braces?
It is common for tooth decay to occur while a patient is in braces. Once your cavities are diagnosed by your general dentist, ask him or her if our wire needs to be removed for him or her to have access to fixing the cavities. If they need the wire off, call your orthodontist and schedule an appointment to get your wire off the same day as your filling appointment. Once the filling is done, you can return to the orthodontist to have the wire put back on. If the general dentist says he or she can access the cavities without removing the wire, there is no need to contact your orthodontist, and you can schedule an appointment for the cavities to be fixed. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Louisiana Dental Association
- American Dental Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Habitat for Humanity
- Baton Rouge Food Bank
- Ozanam Dental Clinic
What do you attribute your success to?
- Support from friends and family
Teaching and speaking
- Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Mountains
Hobbies / Sports
- Painting, yoga, gardening, baking
Areas of research
Fluoride Release of Glass Ionomer over time
Flexural strength of Glass Ionomer with fluoride
Dr. Melanie Hebert, DDS's Practice location
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