Posted June 17, 2020 in Porcelain Veneers
2 Minute Read: Porcelain veneers used to be reserved for the most extreme restoration cases or the extremely wealthy. But thanks to the “influencer effect,” veneers are now soaring in popularity as patients from all walks of life turn to ways to make their smiles look better permanently. Deciding to attach veneers is a big […]
Read MorePosted May 27, 2020 in Fillings
3 Minute Read: Most people will end up getting dental fillings at some point in their lifetime. With over 92 percent of adults developing cavities, fillings are simply a part of keeping tooth decay at bay. Fillings are a practical option for stopping cavities in their tracks and protecting teeth from further damage. Unfortunately, concerns […]
Read MorePosted May 14, 2020 in Dental/Oral Health
3 Minute Read: While dental visits can be intimidating for children, they are necessary. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association, children need to see a dentist as soon as the first teeth come in—which should come before the age of one or two. Introducing your children to a […]
Read MorePosted April 30, 2020 in Mouthguards & Night Guards, TMJ/Bruxism
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 MorePosted March 17, 2020 in Health & Wellness, News
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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