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Category: Health & Wellness

How Can Drinking Water Help With Your Dental Health?

Posted December 15, 2021

3 Minute Read:  As the adage goes, water is life. Therefore, it’s not surprising that drinking water is important to your overall health. You probably know that drinking water is essential to keeping your body hydrated. Having an adequate amount of water every day can also help you with managing weight. But did you know […]

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Can Probiotics Help Oral Health?

Posted April 05, 2021

2 Minute Read:  Probiotics are mostly known for their impact on gut health. However, research has shown that going a further step to include probiotics in our oral health regimes can significantly promote a healthy microbiome in the mouth. Several studies suggest that probiotics in certain foods and supplements can help fight gum disease, plaque, […]

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Is It Safe to Visit the Dentist During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Posted November 20, 2020

3 Minute Read: On November 13, 2020, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered the statewide shutdown of non-essential businesses to combat the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state. People may be wondering if it is safe to visit the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the shutdown. In a word…ABSOLUTELY! Keep reading […]

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Can Dental Health Affect Your Immune System?

Posted July 17, 2020

2½ Minute Read:   The advent of the internet and the new speeds at which information has spread to the general public has created a scientific awakening of sorts. This is certainly true with details about your oral health and how it can impact your overall wellness. The average dental patient may have caught a television […]

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COVID-19 Update

Posted March 17, 2020

An 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 […]

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