Everybody would love to have a beautiful smile. But a beautiful smile needs more than white teeth. A great smile also requires the right balance of teeth and gums, among other things. Gum recession disrupts that balance and makes your smile less attractive. The effects don’t stop there, however. Gums that have receded to the point where the tooth roots

A surprising number of adolescents and adults are bothered by clicking, popping, pain, or swelling in their jaws. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, between five and 12 percent of people may be affected. There can be any number of explanations for those problems, but one very likely explanation is temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues. The temporomandibular

Everyone likes the idea of a beautifully straight smile, but not everyone likes the idea of spending months wearing metal braces. If you’re in the latter camp, clear teeth aligners may be a great smile solution for you! At Uptown Dental Associates, our Albuquerque, NM dentists are happy to talk to you about Invisalign. The clear plastic aligners are practically

Frieda reached a point with her partial dentures where she had to make an important decision about how to preserve her oral health for the long term. Under the guidance of our dentist at Uptown Dental Associates, she opted for our high-quality full dentures. Now, she loves her pretty smile! Listen to Frieda talk about her experience with dentures in

With regard to oral health, there is one widespread problem that is often ignored by the public and the media. It’s gum disease, which is also called periodontal disease. Odds are, you will probably have a gum infection during your life. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that nearly half of the US population 30 years and older has some

Everyone wants a beautiful smile. That’s why teeth whitening is so popular. But white teeth alone aren’t enough to make a smile beautiful. One important part of a beautiful smile is having straight and well-aligned teeth. Have you always wanted to straighten your teeth but dreaded the thought of living with a mouthful of metal braces? Invisalign® from the skilled

You’ve probably heard of dental veneers by now, which means you might be familiar with their general purpose. It’s to hide multiple imperfections with your teeth, their size, shape, and color to give you a white, flawless smile. But here’s something you might not know. Veneers are also like instant orthodontics because they close gaps and cover crooked or misshapen

Losing a tooth can profoundly impact your confidence, speech, and ability to chew. However, dental implants offer a permanent solution that can restore your smile and your self-assurance and comfort in daily activities. Let’s explore whether they could be the right choice for you. What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made of titanium. They fuse with

Dana had some dental crowns, and although they protected her teeth, she was never really happy with the way they looked. That was until she came to Uptown Dental Associates in Albuquerque, NM! Today, we’re letting Dana tell you about what her new dental crowns and other cosmetic treatments with us have done, not only for her smile but her

Many millions of people in the United States experience some degree of dental anxiety or fear. And many of those people don’t get the dental care they need because it’s just too uncomfortable or scary to see the dentist. At Uptown Dental Associates in Albuquerque, NM, we think that’s a shame, and we’re doing something about it. Our practice offers