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Are you needing dentures, but don’t know the first thing about them? We are here to give you the facts about dentures before you get them. Dr. Roderick Garcia specializes in various types of tooth/teeth replacements such as:  Dental implants Bridges Partial dentures Complete denturesMissing permanent teeth can be detrimental to your overall health, your…

Teeth with a dead nerve that have enough healthy bone support, enough tooth left to restore and there are no vertical fractures in the tooth, you will want to save the tooth with a root canal and a crown to restore the tooth. Your option is to extract the tooth and replace it with an…

Root canals do not have to be painful as they were in the past with today's better techniques, better aesthetics, types of antibiotics, and medications utilized. Committed to making a difference https://www.roderickgarciadmd.com/ 505-634-5029

Teeth needing root canals can present with no symptoms at all to a severe ache and everything in between. Some symptoms include sensitivity to hot and cold, sweets, lasting more than 5 minutes, dull ache, electric type shocks thru tooth, throbbing tooth etc. If you don't have any discomfort, how do we know a root…

Does your mouth hurt? Are you experiencing discomfort or swelling indicating a possible tooth issue? Below are some symptoms that can help your dentist diagnose your dental issue and determine the best option for treatment. You may be experiencing varying levels of pain and discomfort that can indicate the need for a root canal, such as:…

Mark Twain once wrote, “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been!” So today, we’re sharing dental facts that will give you a reason to smile!  A blue whale’s tongue is about the size and weight of a fully grown African elephant!   In general, kids will spend 8 minutes decorating their little brothers or sisters.…

We’re celebrating our freedom next month and so in our office, we’d like to celebrate freedom from gingivitis!Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and gums. Besides causing inflammation, why is gingivitis a bad thing? Because it is the first stage of gum…

Yes, June is a little too early to be thinking about sending the kids back to school, but it isn’t too early to start thinking about your kids’ dental health. Summer is the perfect time to make sure your kids won’t miss school due to dental issues. Did you know that dental issues and mouth-related diseases…

Fathers play a big role in the lives of their children. Among everything else they do, fathers help girls achieve and maintain self-esteem and help sons learn to interact more confidently with the world around them. But did you know that fathers also contribute to their children’s feelings about the dentist?According to an article in…

June is National Smile Month and you can celebrate by getting the smile you’ve always wanted with help from Dr. Garcia and his staff!No one is born with a perfect smile. But a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that having an attractive and healthy-looking smile can make you appear more…

Whiter teeth are the ultimate enhancers for a glowing smile, but maintaining that bright smile can take a lot of effort! Here at the Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dental Practice of Dr. Roderick A. Garcia, DMD, we want to grant one lucky winner a teeth whitening package, courtesy of us! Helping others to look their best…

Tooth whitening is one of the best (and easiest) ways to improve the look of your smile. But when it comes to tooth whitening, there are so many options, including home whitening versus professional whitening. So how do you choose?Our table presents issues to consider for both, and will hopefully help you make the best…