According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 90% of people develop a cavity by the time they reach the age of 20. A dental filling is often used as a treatment option for this very common dental issue. A filling is relatively easy to place and effectively treats tooth decay. While the treatment…
In our clinic, we place dental fillings and regularly provide patients with dental filling aftercare tips to ensure that the fillings last as long as possible. We can help patients keep dental fillings in amazing shape.We recommend tooth-colored fillings in our clinic because they are the most natural looking. Tooth-colored fillings are an excellent way…
Don't live with a damaged tooth. Call us to see if composite fillings are the best choice for you.Composite fillings are tooth-colored to provide a natural appearance and still remain as effective as other fillings. We use composite fillings to restore teeth and perfect our patient's smiles.Composite FillingsAt Roderick A. Garcia, DMD PC in Albuquerque,…
Infection doesn't take a break on the weekend and neither should you. Keep up routine dental care 24/7Routine dental care is important for a healthy set of teeth. While we can provide routine dental care during appointments, you need to keep it up at home through brushing twice a day and flossing once a day.Routine…
Dental implants are the most stable dental restorations you can get. The invasive procedure will cut through your gum tissue. The dentist will drill into the jawbone and place titanium rods into the holes. The right kind of care is important to make sure that the implant site is free from infections. Here are the…
A general dentist can offer many services to preserve patients' oral health, and orthodontics for teeth straightening may be included in that list. Orthodontics, or the process of aligning teeth and fixing the bite, can have a greater purpose than just aesthetics.In addition to beautifying a patient's smile by aligning their teeth, a general dentist…