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Did you know that blind athletes smile in victory just the same as their seeing counterparts? Although these athletes are born blind, and have never seen a smile, they know how to because smiling is innate. The ability to smile isn't taught, we were born with it!That said, it is culture, not nature that determines…

Do you drink soda every day? If so, you may be setting yourself up for tooth decay similar to that experienced by people addicted to illicit drugs!One study by the Academy of General Dentistry found that people who drank 2 liters of carbonated soda per day exhibited the same signs of dental erosion as those…

Whether you're mom, dad, grandma or grandpa, you probably know a thing or two about first aid when a child gets hurt. When it comes to dental emergencies, even small wounds can seem like a catastrophe—the gums, after all, are extremely sensitive and rich with blood vessels. Even small dental injuries tend to bleed!If your…

If your bite is uneven a bite adjustment may be necessary. This involves slightly adjusting(grinding) on selected teeth that are out of alignment to make teeth contact more evenly. This procedure takes heavy pressure off some teeth and redistributes biting forces more evenly.All of this allows the teeth, jaw, and muscles to function properly. Symptoms…

You don't have to struggle anymore with loose and ill fitting dentures or partial dentures. There are several options we offer to take the hassle out of struggling with dentures or partials.  Denture or partial denture relines may be all that is necessary to make the fit better. Using the appropriate material and the appropriate adjustments can make…

If it's time to replace those tired looking silver fillings, tooth colored fillings are the answer. Tooth-colored filling technology has advanced to such a state that they are now able to last for many years while providing a natural tooth-like replacement to those ugly silver fillings. Your smile and mouth speak volumes about you.  Are you ready…

When you smile, do you see a black line around your gums from your crowns or bridges? Are you feeling self-conscious about your smile? This can all be corrected and changed with the latest technology for cosmetic crowns and bridges we employ in our office. There is no metal used.  Metal free crowns and bridges,…

Sometimes life can keep us so consumed that before we know it, our teeth can start to fail us because of decay, periodontal disease(gum), fractured, broken, or missing teeth.  If you're in Albuquerque, or in the state of New Mexico and find yourself needing lots of dentistry and are ready to correct the dental breakdown,…

Implants have improved so many ways that today implants can be placed and restored in 8 to 16 weeks. The overall success rate for implants is 95% with almost 50 yrs of clinical research to back them up.  Missing teeth? Give us a call to see how implants can help give you that beautiful smile.…

Mouth rinse is recommended for killing bacteria and freshening your breath. When choosing mouth rinse be sure to read the label! Look for a rinse that is non alcohol based. Alcohol based rinses can actually dry out your mouth. Studies have shown that a dry mouth can lead to decreased saliva and an increase in…

This is Dr. Garcia’s 30 year anniversary in dentistry. Dr. Garcia continues to provide cutting edge dentistry to his patients through the best post graduate dental education provided in the U.S.Our patients can rest assured that all the care they receive is tried and proven. If you have questions or concerns the website does not…

New patients will receive free customwhitening trays (a $300 value) with their initialappointment for exam, cleaning and x-rays.Please mention this website whitening specialwhen you call to schedule your initial visit with us.