Dr. Isaac (Ike) Housewas born in Houston, Texas, and was raised in the Shreveport/Bossier area. A 1976 honor graduate of C.E. Byrd High School, Ike then went on to Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in 1980. After being admitted to the LSU School of Dentistry in 1980, Ike completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 1984.Dr. Houseopened his general family dentistry practice in 1984 in Haughton, Louisiana.

He continues his training with postgraduate coursework, continually staying abreast of the latest in dental techniques, information, and research through attending continuing education courses locally and around the country to enhance his skills and better serve his patients. Dr. Housewas awarded a Mastership, the Academy of General Dentistrys (AGD) highest award in San Diego, California in July of 2011.Dr. Housecompleted more that 1,100 hours of continuing dental education in all areas of dentistry to earn this award. The AGD reports that less than one percent of general dentists in the United States have achieved this high honor and that it is reflective of a commitment to good oral health for their patients and continued training above and beyond basic requirements.

In 1982, Dr. House was married to Robin Robbins House, and they have three children. Their oldest, Dwight, currently lives in Austin, Texas, and is a software engineer. The other two, Reuben and Brittany, are both dentists that practice with Dr. House. In 2019, Dr. Ike achieved the rank of grandparent with his grandson Isaac Russell. Dr. House loves anything LSU sports related, can play just about anything you can think of on guitar, and has recently taken up playing the flugelhorn. He has a history of many hobbies, including playing violin, mandolin, flint-knapping, stained glass, and watercolor artistry.

Dr. Brittany G. House was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and raised in Haughton, Louisiana. After graduating from Shadowland Christian Academy in 2005, she attended Louisiana State University (LSU), and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry with a Chemistry minor in 2009. In 2010, she was admitted into Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 2014.

Dr. Brittany strives to serve her patients using methods proven by evidence based dentistry, and holds herself to high quality standards, while making patients laugh as much as possible while visiting the dentist. She works to improve patient anxiety by building trust, and is licensed to perform Moderate Sedation for both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Brittany has an interest in solving orofacial pain, and is trained to help patients conquer facial and jaw pain, occasionally utilizing Botox therapy.

In 2016, Dr. Brittany married Todd Johnson. In 2019 they had their first child, Isaac Russell, named after both of his grandfathers, and in 2021, Miriam was born. Dr. Brittany enjoys dentistry more than just about anything else, but if you like to talk about Dave Ramsey budgeting, Christian Apologetics through Stand to Reason, or new recipes, she loves to encourage others and engage in those topics. In her spare time, Dr. Brittany likes to paint, go to theater shows, read, travel, and experience food from great chefs, of whom her favorite is her husband.

Dr. Reuben House, born in Shreveport and raised in Haughton, Louisiana, graduated high school in 2004. He continued his education and graduated from Harding University in 2008 with a Bachelors degree in Business Management, and then completed his Bachelors in Science from LSU Shreveport in 2011. Following family tradition, he graduated from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 2016.

Dr. Reuben is one of the most well-rounded and likable people you'll meet. He has the ability to fix just about anything, from broken teeth to busted water lines. He strives for excellence in every endeavor he encounters, and spends a lot of time treatment planning patient cases to provide the best long term outcome.

Dr. Reuben was married in 2020 to Dr. Quyen Nguyen, and they have a beautiful dog named Sara Lee. Of his many hobbies, Dr. Reuben currently enjoys playing tennis, golf, bike riding, and spending time with friends. He loves LSU football, corny jokes, and .

We offer several options for you to get the bright, beautiful smile you're looking for! If you're tried the bleaching systems in stores, but you're not getting the results you're looking for, we have options that may give you a more consistent, long-term result with ease. Depending on your case and what you are trying to achieve, we make recommendations to help you reach your goals.

Opalescence is an at-home whitening treatment that's very budget friendly and extremely easy to use! Single use trays with 10% whitening gel already inside are placed in your mouth, and a swallowing motion makes the tray mold to the contours of your teeth. After 30-60 minutes, the trays are removed to reveal a brighter smile. Individual packaging for each one allows for easy travelling if you're needing to whiten on the go.Trays come in boxes of 10 or can be purchased individually.

This at-home method uses 10% and 20% carbamide peroxide gel, placed in custom trays that we make for you. The gel is placed in the trays, then placed in your mouth for 20-30 minutes each day or every other day. You may develop sensitivity during the whitening process, which is normal using this method. Brushing with sensitive toothpaste may help with sensitivity symptoms, but if the sensitivity becomes painful, stop whitening! This system is successful for patients with minimal to moderate staining, and results may vary depending on your case.

This whitening system is the most effective whitening system that we offer. It is the only recognized system in the world that will whiten tetracycline stained teeth, which was previously thought to be impossible. KOR Whitening is great for deep smoker stains.

This system involves a custom tray made by KOR laboratories, to be worn at home with 16% gel, followed by an in office whitening treatment. Depending on the severity of stain, you may need two in-office treatments sandwiching the at-home tray treatment. The trays are worn at night, throughout the night, and patients often experience low to no sensitivity. You are also able to continue drinking red wine, tea, and coffee throughout the whitening process.

At every check-up and comprehensive exam, we look for oral cancer.5 year survival rates of oral cancer are very low - around 64%. However, mouth or throat cancer can be easier to treat if caught early on and the quality of life post treatment increases dramatically, depending on how early the cancer is detected. We check your cheeks, lips,gingiva, tongue, roof of the mouth, floor of the mouth, and visualize the throat for signs of cancer or any form of pathology. You may not notice us checking these areas, but we make a habit of looking thoroughly. We may palpate your neck and cheeks.

It is important to be screened for oral cancer even if you do not have any teeth. Patients that wear dentures should come in at least once a year to check the fit of their denture and be screened for pathology.

If we do find unusual tissue or tissue that we are suspicious of, we will take a clinical photograph to document the lesion. Depending on the type of lesion, we may recommend medication, a biopsy, or an immediate visit to a specialist for treatment. If you see something unusual and have a question, don't hesitate to come in and ask! It is always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to oral lesions!

Problem Focused Exams are centered around a particular problem you have. Generally this type of exam is reserved for emergency visits. While we do typically look around to get a general overlook of your teeth and tissues, our focus is on one particular tooth or lesion that you have brought to us for evaluation. After this type of exam, a comprehensive exam is still necessary to evaluate each tooth individually as well as in function with each other.

Brushing teeth is actually a technique sensitive task. Having your teeth professionally cleaned at least twice a year can help maintain healthy gums, teeth, and give your dental team an opportunity to help you perfect your tooth brushing and flossing technique. There may be some areas that you always miss that we see - and prevention is your first line of defense! We also clean underneath your gums, and remove deposits on your teeth that your toothbrush can't. Then we polish them to make them shine, and the smoothness helps keep food and other particles from sticking.

Dental x-rays are important tools to help us find caries in teeth, especially areas that we cannot see clinically. They can show us extent of decay in a cavity, warning signs of disease that may turn into problems, and help us give an accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a diseased tooth.

Sealants are generally recommended for children with teeth that we think may be susceptible to pit, groove, and fissure cavities. It is a preventive measure that involves sealing off the deep grooves so that food and bacteria cannot create a cavity. This procedure does not require any use of numbing medication.

In some cases, sealants are recommended for adults, but most insurance plans do not pay for adults to have this preventive procedure. If we think you need one and your insurance plan will not cover the expense, remember that preventing a problem is always cheaper than fixing a problem!