Lauren suffered from jaw pain due to her habit of clenching and grinding her teeth at night. When our Albuquerque dentist recommended a night guard, she was nervous it would be difficult to wear. She found that not only is her night guard comfortable, but it has reduced her symptoms. She loves the dentist’s thorough and approachable style and the

Your golden years should be some of the best of your life. You have free time to spend with family and friends. You have time to travel. You can pursue new hobbies that you couldn’t while you were working and raising your family. Staying as healthy as possible will make it easier for you to keep doing those things that

Sara inherited a trait that causes her teeth to come loose and fall out as she ages. She has two dental implants and a bridge, which she plans to replace with an implant at some point because, she says, “I really have to give it a lot of thought where my implants are. They’re just as natural as the ones

You brush your teeth every morning and night. You floss daily. You visit the dentist every six months. But before you pat yourself on the back, let’s take a look at one other component of good preventive care: diet. You’re surely aware that what you eat (and don’t eat) has an enormous influence on the health and well-being of your

You brush, you floss — but how’s your technique? Taking excellent care of your teeth and gums at home combined with regular dental visits is key to maintaining good oral health. Take this quiz to see how much you know about dental hygiene. And make sure to schedule your and your family’s next checkups. If you live in or near

Will 2018 be yet another year of feeling embarrassed by your smile? Of avoiding social situations, hiding from the camera, and “smiling” with your lips tightly closed? Or are you ready to fix the gaps in your grin and face the world with confidence once again? If you have missing teeth — even one missing tooth — there are many

There are lots of things to think about when you are expecting — from choosing the perfect name to preparing the nursery to take care of your own health and well-being. That includes making sure your teeth and gums are in good condition. Hormonal changes during pregnancy make you susceptible to a condition called pregnancy gingivitis, which may progress to

If your TMJ, or temporomandibular joints, work as they should, you probably don’t even think about the fact that they’re there. They are the two little joints in front of your ears that connect the lower jaw (mandible) to your skull. If you place your fingers over them lightly and open your mouth, you can even feel them in action!

Have you been living with a smile that just doesn’t make you want to, well, smile? Do you have a habit of hiding your teeth behind your hand, or posing for photographs with your mouth closed? The new year is just days away. What better time to make a change for the better? In 2018, resolve to focus on your

The short answer is yes. Anyone can get gum disease — and almost half of Americans do by the age of thirty. But some people are at higher risk than others. Take this quiz to learn if you are especially susceptible. Regular cleanings and examinations are essential to keeping your gums in good shape. Call Uptown Dental Associates of Albuquerque,