Don’t Let That Blank Space in Your Mouth Fool You

Questioning Dental Patient Shyly Hiding Her Missing Teeth In Her SmileSo, you had teeth extracted and/or are missing a few teeth? No big deal, right? Do not fool yourself! There are plenty of issues that come with missing teeth in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You lose the confidence in your smile, you can’t chew the foods you use to enjoy, and so much more. Beyond these […]

5 Reasons You Need to Replace Missing Teeth

Dental Patient Missing A ToothIf you are one of the 40 million Americans that has at least one missing tooth, it’s important that you know that it’s not just aesthetic challenges you face. Most dislike the way the mouth looks with missing teeth, but there may be other, larger health risks that come with not replacing your teeth. 1. […]

Have a Toothache? Don't Ignore the Pain!

a dental patient with tooth painA dull throbbing in your tooth that comes and goes. Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. Swelling around your tooth. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, it’s time to treat your toothache! Your tooth pain is never a good sign, and we encourage you to schedule an appointment today with our dentist. You may need a […]

Tobacco & Oral Health

tobacco and teethThe battle of cigarettes has been an issue in the United States, as well as worldwide, for decades. We know that smoking effects overall health, but why is it so bad for teeth? Oral health, unfortunately, is left in the dust when talking about the issues from smoking. Lung cancer and heart health are overwhelmingly […]

Do You Know How To Brush Your Teeth?

Do You Know How To Brush Your Teeth?Brushing and flossing may be second nature to you, but are you doing it correctly? Although that seems like a “stupid” question, you’d be surprised how many people do not know how to effectively brush their teeth. Brushing for two minutes is the recommended amount of time to remove plaque and debris. From there, over […]

Why Wait? The Dangers of Prolonging Dental Treatment

Tooth PainThere are numerous ways a person could lose a tooth. Regardless of the reason, if you've lost any amount of teeth, then it's highly recommended you seek out a dental professional to correct that issue for you, and as soon as possible. Prolonging restorative dental treatment can have serious negative repercussions. These will eventually evolve […]