As a native of the New Orleans area, Dr. Hbert grew up on the Northshore where he graduated from St. Pauls School in Covington. For his bachelors degree, he attended Louisiana State University and studied abroad in Germany where he met his wife.

As a board-certified specialist, Dr. Hbert is passionate about providing patient-centered and state-of-the-art periodontal and implant therapy. He takes pride in providing a warm, caring environment where each patients needs and concerns are heard. Dr. Hbert focuses on educating patients about their treatment options to achieve a healthy, esthetic, and functional smile.

Dr. Hbert and his wife have two children, and they currently reside in Lakeview. They love spending time with family, traveling, cycling, cooking, and enjoying the lively culture and great food of New Orleans.

While you may think that some loss of teeth is inevitable with aging, it is actually possible for all of your teeth to last a lifetime. One of the ways you can achieve this goal is to avoid periodontal disease (peri around; odont tooth), which is caused by bacteria that attack the tissues around the teeth. Unfortunately, you may not even realize you have gum disease as the signs and symptoms are not always as apparent to you as they are to a dental professional.

Nearly all people who do not maintain good daily oral hygiene will develop gingivitis. If left untreated, this bacterial gum infection can progress from gingivitis (gingival gum; itis inflammation) to periodontitis, which results in bone loss around your teeth. As the bone tissue is lost, the gum tissues detach from the teeth and form little pockets that provide an even better place for bacteria to live where your brush and floss can't reach. As periodontal disease advances leading to more bone loss, tooth loss can result. Part of this has to do with genetics, as periodontal disease tends to run in families. The good news is that periodontal disease can be controlled, even at more advanced stages.

It's important to understand that you can have periodontal disease with no obvious symptoms, especially if you are a smoker (nicotine reduces blood supply preventing bleeding and swelling of the gum tissues). Still, there are some important things to look for:

All periodontal therapy starts with the evaluation of your oral hygiene techniques and instruction for improving them, followed by the mechanical removal of plaque and any calcified deposits (tartar or calculus) that are present on the root surfaces. This is accomplished with a cleaning technique known as scaling, root planing or debridement using hand instruments and/or ultrasonic (high frequency vibrational) instruments. Locally applied antimicrobial products or antibiotics might also be recommended during various parts of periodontal treatment to assist in healing and pocket-depth reduction, hopefully eliminating the need for periodontal surgery. Sometimes surgical procedures may be necessary to remove the deep pockets that form between inflamed gum tissue and teeth. There are many different types of surgery to handle a variety of problems. And many times, combinations of procedures are used to attempt to reduce the number of surgeries as well as the cost of treatment.

Periodontal disease starts in your mouth but has actually been linked to more serious conditions, such as cardio-vascular disease (CVD), diabetes and preterm births. Research has suggested two plausible mechanisms for how gum disease and these other serious medical concerns could be related: moderate to severe periodontal disease increases the level of systemic (bodily) inflammation a characteristic of all chronic inflammatory diseases. Also, the same bacterial strains that are commonly found in periodontal pockets surrounding diseased teeth have been found in blood vessel plaques of individuals with CVD. Therefore, it may be helpful to reduce periodontal inflammation to reduce systemic inflammation.

The best way to prevent periodontal disease is to brush and floss your teeth effectively every day. Regular dental checkups and professional cleanings every 3 or 4 or 6 months are also an important part of maintaining periodontal health; the instruments and techniques used in these cleanings can reach into areas that your toothbrush and floss can't.

It is also possible to detect early forms of gum disease by evaluating your gingival (gum) tissues, both visually and by examining their attachment levels to the teeth. And the health of your tooth-supporting bone can be assessed by taking dental radiographs (x-rays pictures).

Understanding Gum (Periodontal) Disease Have your gums ever bled when you brushed or flossed? This most commonly overlooked simple sign may be the start of a silent progressive disease leading to tooth loss. Learn what you can do to prevent this problem and keep your teeth for life... Read Article

The Link Between Heart & Gum Diseases Inflammation has emerged as a factor in the process of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which commonly results in heart attacks and strokes. While the precise role inflammation plays in causing chronic CVD remains an area of intense investigation, much more is now known. The good news is that, based on current research, we know that if we can reduce the inflammation caused by periodontal disease, we may reduce the risk for heart attacks and strokes... Read Article

Periodontal Plastic Surgery Millions of Americans have some degree of gum recession a loss of the tough, pink tissue that surrounds teeth. Receding gums can cause anything from minor tooth sensitivity to tooth loss in very severe cases. Fortunately, the field of periodontal plastic surgery has made enormous strides in devising techniques, including grafting, to deal with the problem of lost or damaged gum tissue... Read Article

Pregnancy & Oral Health Pregnancy is generally thought of as the time when a woman strives to be particularly aware of the need for better health. Many women, though, may not be aware of the link that exists between their oral health and their systemic (general) health, as well as the impact this can have on a developing child. Learn about how to care for yourself and your baby... Read Article

Tabitha, a native of New Orleans, has been in the dental field since 2013. Tabitha bounces from the patient coordinator position at the front desk to helping Dr. Hebert in the back with patient care. She specializes in managing dental insurance claims and explaining insurance benefits. In her free time, she loves to run and work out. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with her dog.

Kimberly is a native of Chalmette. She has been in the dental field since 2012. Kimberly loves to comfort her patients through dental surgeries and procedures. In her spare time, Kimberly & her husband enjoy hiking and finding new places to explore in Louisiana.Kimberly is a fur mom to her cats, Kylo, Ren, & Rey!

Emily, born and raised in New Orleans, has been a dental assistant since 2015. Emily loves to make the work place fun and make patients laugh. She is currently an undergraduate at Delgado Community College studying pre- dental hygiene and is also a member of the National Leadership and Success society. In her spare time, Emily loves to travel with her friends, hang out with her family, and snuggle with her two dogs.

Deborah is originally from Houma. For over 30 years, she has been caring for the patients of our practice. She is committed to patient education and high-quality treatment with a gentle touch. Her caring personality has created the long-term patient relationships that have stood the test of time. Deborah spends her spare time with her husband and son, and they enjoy attending music festivals and college baseball games.

Mary grew up in the greater New Orleans area. She has been working as a hygienist since 2013. Mary strives to make patients feel comfortable while maintaining an exceptional quality of care. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their two fur babies, Raffie and Loula. She has a passion for cooking and food. She also loves attending festivals in the city with family and friends.