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Category: Periodontal Services

Marissa Marketto Named Best Dental Hygienist

Posted December 19, 2020

Gentle Care Dentistry is proud to announce that our very own Marissa Marketto was named “Best Dental Hygienist” in the Las Cruces Bulletin’s Best of the Mesilla Valley for 2021. Thank you all so much for your votes and support! We think she’s pretty great as well! Call us today at 575-524-3722 or fill out […]

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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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4 Reasons Why Proactive Care Is Better Than Reactive Care

Posted January 02, 2020

3 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 […]

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Dental Exams: Catching Cavities and…Cancer?

Posted August 21, 2019

While it may be uncomfortable to push yourself to every dentist appointment—especially if you know you have not been eating properly to maintain the health of your teeth and gums—making sure you are attending regular appointments could do more than let your dentist catch a cavity or two.  American tennis star Nicole Gibbs was recently […]

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Gum Disease: Do Genetics Contribute?

Posted December 03, 2018

Gum disease, also called periodontitis or periodontal disease, is a chronic inflammatory process that affects the gum tissue and bone supporting the teeth. Many people are surprised to learn that even if they consistently brush their teeth twice a day, floss daily, use mouthwash, and maybe even deep clean with a water pick, they still […]

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