Our Las Cruces dental office is pleased to offer a full range of dental care services and dental treatments. Our dental services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, laser, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Knowledge is power. Your dentist will tell you, the more information they know about your overall health and current medications as possible, the easier to better understand your oral health needs. Because we know good overall health requires great oral health, and the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body, it should come as little surprise that many serious health issues are linked to problems that first started in the mouth. And the same goes with any medications you may be taking. Before your dentists starts their examination or any other procedure, make sure to disclose any and all mediations you may currently be taking. Some procedures or prescribed medications can have adverse effects when taken in combination. In addition, alert your dentist to any allergies, so prescribed medication can be as effective as possible. The same goes for pregnancy, or other health care treatments you may currently be experiencing, which may cause changes to your body. This can help avoid tooth loss, gum disease or other oral health issues as side effects of treatment you may currently be experiencing. It’s always a good idea not only discuss these things with a physician, but also a dentist as well to ensure your oral health is monitored as well. To read the entire article please visit Plus.HealthyTeeth.org
Having missing teeth can cause other problems that you may not be aware of. Even one absent tooth can cause other teeth to become loose or shift from their original positions. The more teeth that are missing, the fewer nutrients you will receive from the food you eat. If the location of missing teeth makes eating healthier foods difficult, people often favor softer, high-calorie foods that result in weight gain. Eventually, your facial appearance takes on a sunken look without the support of all your teeth and the bone loss that accompanies missing teeth. This will make you look older than your years.
Dental implants are the best answer for replacement of lost teeth. They can replace as many teeth as you have missing and look very natural. They function like your own teeth, so you will be able to eat every kind of food once again, and your smile will be full and beautiful. Bridget Burris, DDS Jared S. Wallis, DDS 1748 South Triviz Drive Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 522-1983 LasCrucesDentist.com
Some stains or discoloration can be difficult to remove, such as from taking the antibiotic tetracycline. Our doctors want every patient to have a dazzling smile, and we are proud to bring you a system that will remove even the most stubborn discoloring. KöR® Whitening goes beyond other professional methods to give the results you want. If you have been disappointed before, you will be smiling after treatment with the KöR Whitening method. Bridget Burris, DDS Jared S. Wallis, DDS 1748 South Triviz Drive Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 522-1983 LasCrucesDentist.com
Most of us know how important it is to look after our teeth, but do you know what the different types of teeth are and how we use them? Teeth don't just help you bite and chew; they play an important role in speaking and support many aspects of your facial structure. There are four kinds of teeth in your mouth, according to Everyday Health, and each performs a slightly different function. Then there are three rarer formations that can occur in a growing jaw. Incisors At the front of the mouth are eight thin, straight teeth called incisors - four at the top and four at the bottom - which bite into the food you eat and help you pronounce words as you you speak. Incisors also support the lips. To read the entire article by Jenny Green, please visit Colgate.com Bridget Burris, DDS Jared S. Wallis, DDS 1748 South Triviz Drive Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 522-1983 LasCrucesDentist.com
The mouth, or oral cavity, is made up of numerous components that work together so that you can breathe, speak, eat and digest food. When you understand these parts of the mouth and how they affect your general health, the significance of oral care takes on a whole new meaning. Here's what these things do for you. Lips and Cheeks Your lips and cheeks are made up of muscles that not only give you the ability to pucker up for a kiss, but also help shape your facial expressions - both happy and sad. Lips let air into your mouth for breathing and, together with cheeks, help you speak. They also keep food and saliva in your mouth while chewing. Ultimately, these strong muscles guide and keep your teeth in their proper positions. To read the entire article by Donna Pleis, please visit Colgate.com
Dental health has more far-reaching effects on your overall health than you may be aware of. There is a connection between gum disease and the ability to control blood sugar levels. If left untreated, your gum disease increases the problems with your diabetes, and the diabetes worsens your gum infections.
Not all dentists are trained to help patients with this problem. Our doctors have received the specialized training for diabetics or borderline diabetics. You will receive the care you need with the compassionate manner you would want to be treated. We are never judgmental to your health problems, only helpful for your best well-being.
Knowledge is power. Your dentist will tell you, the more information they know about your overall health and current medications as possible, the easier to better understand your oral health needs. Because we know good overall health requires great oral health, and the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body, it should come as little surprise that many serious health issues are linked to problems that first started in the mouth. And the same goes with any medications you may be taking.
