Does the idea of visiting the dentist make you break out into a cold sweat? Do you put off appointments because of nerves? If you suffer from dental anxiety, the worst thing you can do is avoid regular dental checkups. Because if you don’t practice good preventive care, you will likely require more invasive and uncomfortable procedures in the future.

Bad breath, or halitosis, is unpleasant, embarrassing, and can severely diminish your self-esteem. It may stem from a variety of factors, though bacteria is most often the culprit. Watch this video from the American Dental Association to learn more about the causes of bad breath, and how you can help keep it at bay. At Uptown Dental Associates, we can

It happens. A fun trip to the ice skating rink ends with you falling flat on your face. You aren’t paying attention, and end up walking into a door. Or you come down with excruciating tooth pain for no obvious reason. A dental emergency is unexpected and scary, but with knowledge and a little preparation, you will get through it

Dental anxiety makes it hard for some patients to even walk through the front door of a dentist’s office. This is why we offer sedation dentistry for our patients in Albuquerque, NM. Many patients who once struggled with dental fear have successfully overcome it with the help of sedation. Over time, they’ve built confidence and now visit us regularly for

We have seen cosmetic dentistry make a huge difference in the lives of our patients in and around Albuquerque, NM. When people feel good about their smiles, they smile more often and more easily. When people are comfortable with the appearance of their teeth, they feel comfortable talking to people. That can affect their careers, their personal lives, and, in

Your TMJ, or temporomandibular joints, connect your mandible to your skull. While tiny, they are essential to eating, speaking, yawning, and opening your mouth for any reason. TMJ disorder may cause pain, swelling, jaw issues, and other problems. At Uptown Dental Associates, we offer solutions for TMJ. If you’ve been experiencing symptoms, call our Albuquerque, NM office at 505-219-4548 or fill

At Uptown Dental Associates, our dentists have embraced technology that gives their patients a better experience — from state-of-the-art digital X-rays to a CAD/CAM system that enables them to create same-day restorations and eliminates the need for temporaries.  To book an appointment for a checkup or any of our dental services, call our Albuquerque, NM office at 505-407-8781 or fill

Do you want your smile to shine this holiday season? Do you want to dazzle people at parties and look radiant in photographs? If you want to upgrade your smile but aren’t ready to invest the time or money for more complex procedures like dental veneers, consider teeth whitening. With our Lumibrite at-home teeth whitening system, you get the convenience

Gum disease is one of the most common health problems in the United States. Not many things affect 75 to 80 percent of the population throughout their lifetimes. Gum disease is not something you want to invite to your holiday parties or for Christmas dinner. If anything, it can ruin your festive feelings during this time of year … or

If you have a tooth that has been damaged in any way, a dental crown may be the perfect way to repair it. Crowns can be used to fix everything from broken and cracked teeth to decayed and discolored teeth. They also can rebuild worn-down teeth or replace misshapen ones. A damaged tooth can affect your smile as well as