Dr. Melanie Hebert, DDS, Dentist | General Practice
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Dr. Melanie Hebert, DDS

Dentist | General Practice

116 E Texas Ave Rayne LA, 70578
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About

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

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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

FillingsCrownsVeneersInvisalignBotox (therapeutic)Botox (cosmetic)PartialsDenturesProfessional tooth whiteningDermal FillersBridges

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

Bercier Family Dentistry

116 E Texas Ave -
Rayne, LA 70578
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New patients: 337-334-3581, 337-334-3581
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