Dr. Benjamin J. Bumgardner, DDS

Finding a dentist in Shreveport’s David Raines Road area doesn’t have to mean a long search. There’s a general practice handling everything from routine cleanings to fillings, crowns, and basic oral surgery—no referrals needed for most procedures. The office keeps things simple: walk-ins for emergencies, digital X-rays, and even whitening if you’re tired of over-the-counter strips. No frills, just the standard (and occasional not-so-standard) dental work under one roof.

This isn’t one of those practices tucked into a strip mall or a high-rise. Instead, it’s at 1625 David Raines Rd, a stretch where the traffic thins out but the convenience doesn’t. The location makes it easy to swing by after work or on a lunch break—assuming your boss doesn’t mind you showing up with your mouth still numb. Parking’s never the main event here, which is a relief when you’re already dreading the dentist chair.

If you’ve ever called a dental office only to be bounced between three voicemails, this place cuts through the noise. Questions about insurance? They’ll tell you straight up what’s covered. Need to book a last-minute appointment for a cracked tooth? (318) 425-2252 connects you to someone who actually schedules visits, not a recording that “values your call.” Efficiency like that’s rare enough to mention.

First visit or tenth, the map’s your best friend for avoiding wrong turns. Directions here—because even GPS gets confused by Louisiana’s love of one-way streets. And if you’re new to the area, just know: around here, a good dentist is the kind of thing people actually recommend at barbecues.