TENSAS DENTAL CLINIC
Our Comprehensive Dental Care Program is committed to helping everyone love their smile.
Call our clinic today to schedule your appointment.
318.766.9115
406 Levee Street St. Joseph, LA 71366
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LOVE YOUR SMILE
DENTAL SERVICES
Oral Hygiene
Good oral hygiene starts at home with proper oral care and a balanced diet. It is then supported by our dental team in the form of our preventative program. Below are some of the many services we offer to help keep you and your family’s teeth healthy.
• Cleanings
• Digital X-Ray
• Routine Exams
• Fluoride Applications
• Gum Disease Prevention
• Sealants
Prosthodontics
Our prosthodontic services can restore or if needed can replace natural teeth. With improved techniques and modern technology, we offer many options designed to bring back a tooth to its normal shape, appearance and function. Our team will always strive to find the most comfortable and least invasive
treatment for ones needs.
• Crowns
• Veneers
• Bridges
• Dentures
• Partials
Endodontics
Endodontic procedures include treatments involving the inner tissue of the tooth. Root canal treatment is a common procedure to relieve dental pain and save your tooth. Patients typically need a root canal when there is inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth. During root canal treatment, the provider carefully removes the pulp inside the tooth, cleans, disinfects and shapes the root canals, and places a filling to seal the space. Our endodontic services include:
• Root Canals
Oral Surgery
Even with the best oral hygiene sometimes teeth are still susceptible to decay, infection, and breakage. When these problems arise our dental team will work together to find the best plan of action to care for these issues. Some of these include:
• Tooth Removal
• Biopsies
Restorative
Many people can be concerned with their smile, but fixing chips and cracks is also vital for overall oral health. Our restorative services can prevent further damage, improve your oral function and help you love your smile.
• Fillings
• Bonding
• Whitening
Sedation
Tensas Dental Clinic uses a wide range of sedation techniques to ensure that our patients’ dental treatments are pain-free. Whether it’s a small child or anxious adult, our team will find the best sedation solution for your needs.
• Nitrous Oxide
• Oral
• Local Anesthesia
Snoring/Bruxism Appliances
What do snoring, sleep apnea, and teeth grinding/clenching (bruxism) have in common? All three of these oral and general health problems may be solved by using a customized oral appliance. By evaluating each individual patient and reviewing symptoms, our dental team will find the best solution to help treat these issues.
MEET OUR
DENTAL PROVIDERS

Dr. Elizabeth Matthews, D.D.S
Dr. Elizabeth Matthews, D.D.S
Dr. Matthews grew up in Saint Joseph and graduated from Tensas Academy. She then graduated from LSU and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from LSU School of Dentistry in 2012. Although she loved New Orleans, her hometown called her back, and she began her practice here in 2012. Dr. Matthews sees patients of all ages at our Tensas Dental Clinic.
Education and Memberships
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Louisiana State University
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LSU School of Dentistry-Doctorate of Dental Surgery
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Member of American Dental Association
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Member of Northeast LA Dental Association
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Tensas Academy Alumni
