Posted 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 […]
Read MorePosted March 04, 2020 in ClearCorrect
2 Minute Read: Your smile is important. Not only does it make a strong first impression, but the quality of your smile can also impact your sense of self-esteem and social worth. For better or worse, you are often judged by how others perceive your smile, and unattractive or crooked teeth may prevent you from […]
Read MorePosted February 27, 2020 in Oral Pain
2 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 […]
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