It was 1927 in Madison Square Garden, and boxer Mike McTigue was comfortably coasting towards a victory against his opponent, Jack Sharkey. Yet, headlines later that night would end with McTigue’s defeat from a mouth injury. Future boxers paid attention, and mouth protection via the mouth guard became an essential part of this sport. Dentists […]
Read MoreAn Important Message From Our Dentists: Due to the latest American Dental Association (ADA) and New Mexico Dental Association (NMDA) guidelines to “stop the spread” of COVID-19 nationwide, Gentle Care Dentistry must make the difficult, unprecedented, and extraordinary decision to drastically reduce operations to the point of only appointing and seeing patients on a true […]
Read More2 Minute Read: Tooth pain can be irritating, if not debilitating. There are several causes behind why teeth hurt, but anyone who has experienced toothaches knows it can significantly affect day-to-day life. Here are some easy home remedies to combat tooth pain, along with ways to avoid toothaches in the future. 5 Ways to Treat […]
Read More3 Minute Read: There’s no underscoring the importance of oral hygiene. A regular dental care routine can go a long way toward keeping smiles healthy. Yet, rates of periodontal diseases remain alarmingly high. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, almost half of all American adults over the age of 30 have some form […]
Read More2 Minute Read: No holiday celebration is complete without a repertoire of timeless comfort foods and drinks to keep things merry. But many beloved holiday culinary classics can become dental nightmares once the carols are over, leaving behind long-term oral health problems. Here are 7 foods you’re better off skipping (or at least eating in […]
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