El Paso families can enjoy a chance to see the stars and avoid the heat this summer thanks to FREE shows at the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium! Throughout the summer months, visitors will be welcomed to enjoy special programs hosted at the venue. There will also be special programs narrated in Spanish for Spanish-speaking visitors. While the stars in the night’s sky can shine brightly, teeth stains may have left your smile dull. Our El Paso, TX dental practice can provide you with improvements in the form of a professional whitening treatment! (more…)
Can You Qualify To Receive Same-Day Implants?
After losing a tooth, a patient can understandably be eager to have the problem treated as swiftly as possible. After all, the sooner the matter is addressed, the sooner you can go back to showing off your complete smile. Recovering from tooth loss also means improving on your dental function. While dental implants offer great benefits to patients who are going through prosthetic dental work, the delay between the implant’s placement, and its restoration, can be less than thrilling. Fortunately, it is possible to have your smile restored without this delay! Your El Paso, TX dentist’s office can offer same-day implants to patients who qualify. These special prosthetic appliances have a custom restoration attached to your implant, so the placement of your implant also gives you your replacement tooth! (more…)
Make Time To Speak With Your Dentist About Your Toothache
If your schedule is already full, you may be reluctant to make time for any other matters, even if something feels important. If that “other matter” you have to address is a persistent toothache, you should know that putting off a trip to see your dentist can lead to more discomfort, and the risk that the issue will grow worse. Your El Paso, TX dentist’s office is prepared to help you by identifying the reason for your pain, and performing the necessary restorative dental work. If the pain calls for urgent treatment, we do offer emergency dental appointments, so you can make sure the matter is addressed as soon as possible. (more…)
Giving Your Child Important Oral Health Support
Your child’s developing smile deserves great protection. While you can recognize the risks that are associated with poor oral health, kids are typically less clear on why they should be so worried about problems like cavities. They can also be more tempted by sweets, and less effective at brushing and flossing on their own. Bringing your child to checkups with your El Paso, TX dentist can supply them with more than the cleanings and evaluations you receive during your routine dental appointments. These visits are also opportunities for your child to learn about why their oral health matters, and how they can do a better job keeping their teeth in top shape! (more…)
Questions About Dental Bonding? We Have Answers!
You can ask your El Paso, TX dentist about more than just oral health services. If you want to do something about problems that are affecting your smile, you can certainly ask for information about our cosmetic dental services! Many people who are interested in making specific corrections to the way they look can have questions about dental bonding and contouring. With these treatments, it is possible to carefully fix issues that you have with the shape, size, or color of teeth that are less flattering to your overall appearance. This work can be completed in a short time, and without the use of permanent restorations. As a result, you may be able to see all of your desired changes after just one visit! (more…)
Don’t Ignore An Issue Causing Dental Discomfort!
While our El Paso, TX dental practice recommends regular semiannual dental exams, you should understand that you can reach out for care whenever you think something might be wrong with your smile. In fact, if you put off an appointment in spite of dental discomfort, you can allow the problem to worsen! Issues with persistent dental discomfort can warn you that you need treatment – rather than simply hoping the problem stays manageable until your next checkup, set time to see your dentist for restorative work. If the problem is serious, and causing you noticeable pain, know that we do offer emergency dental appointments. (more…)
Enjoy A Fundraising Ice Cream Party June 4 And June 6!
On Tuesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 6, you can head to Marble Slab Creamery for a special fundraising ice cream party event! During this gathering, Luna Soleil Studios and Summer-Set Pictures will be hosting activities in efforts to generate funds for their filmmaking endeavors. In addition to tasty treats, there will be plenty of kid-friendly activities, special characters, music, and more! Ice cream can be a wonderful – and refreshing – summer treat. While it can be hard to resist something sweet and cooling in the hot weather, remember that too many sugary treats can be harmful to your smile. To make sure your teeth are in good health, schedule your next dental checkup at your El Paso, TX dentist’s office! (more…)
Your Dentist Is Ready To Help You Deal With Tooth Loss
At our El Paso, TX dental practice, we focus on more than just helping people keep their healthy smiles in good shape. We are also prepared to help patients who could benefit from serious restorative dental work. One of the biggest problems a person can struggle with is tooth loss. The problem affects how you look, increases your risk for new dental issues, and it can create real issues for your diet and dental function. If you are missing one tooth, several teeth, or even an entire row of teeth, modern prosthetic care can be beneficial. In addition to providing custom dental bridges and dentures, we can start making plans for you to regain your full smile with dental implant-held restorations. (more…)
Certain Habits Can Leave Your Teeth Looking Stained
A habit of smoking, or using smokeless tobacco, can become a problem for your oral health, and your general well-being. It is also the reason many people start to develop unflattering teeth stains over time. By quitting tobacco use, you can reduce your risk for health issues, and avoid accumulating new stains from these products. Of course, this does not remove the stains that have already formed, just as it is certainly possible that other habits have contributed to the discoloration of your teeth. Looking for ways to reduce your risk for smile discoloration can help you preserve the way you look. To fight back against stains that are already present, you can talk to your El Paso, TX dentist about a teeth whitening treatment. (more…)
Your Dentist Can Provide A Dependable And Attractive Crown
Your El Paso, TX dentist understands that when a patient has a cavity, they can worry about more than just the health of their tooth before and after treatment. You might be concerned with how dental decay might affect your tooth’s ability to function, or if it puts you at greater risk for future problems. You can also feel some concern over the way you might look once treatment has concluded, particularly if the decay you suffer affects a visible tooth. Our practice can provide restorative dental work that addresses your oral health needs, while also preserving your smile. For many patients, the ideal solution will be to cover a tooth with a dental crown, which can be custom-made to imitate a tooth in need of protection. (more…)