At Uptown Dental Associates in Albuquerque, NM we’re committed to helping our patients stay healthy in both mouth and body. Did you know that keeping a healthy mouth has a tremendous impact on your overall health? That’s because there is a tremendous research effort that’s linking poor dental health with a wide and growing list of potentially serious health conditions:

Nobody likes to talk about receding gums, but it’s a condition that affects roughly half of Americans. By one estimate, at least 50 percent of the population has one or more sites in their mouths where the gumline has receded by at least one millimeter. That may not sound like much, but once the gum recession has begun, it can

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

Wait, what? You’ve been brushing your teeth every day for as long as you can remember. What could you possibly have to learn about this preventive dentistry routine? Well, lots. While most of us know to brush every day, we tend to rush through it or just go through the motions. And that doesn’t get the job done. Watch this

If you are of a certain age and still have most of your original teeth in great condition, good for you! You’ve done a great job of maintaining your oral well-being over the years. But it’s as important as ever to continue to practice good oral hygiene at home and visit the dentist regularly. Watch this video about seniors and

Healthy gums are pink, and firm, and wrap tautly around your teeth, anchoring them securely in place. When your gums recede, or pull away from the teeth, your tooth roots may become exposed — with serious and painful consequences including tooth loss. The conventional treatment for severely receded gums is gum grafting, in which the doctor must harvest healthy tissue

You’re probably aware that daily flossing is an important part of good oral hygiene, but are you using the dental floss correctly? If you are, it will help remove plaque from the surfaces of the teeth, and help clean under the gumline. To learn the ins and outs of proper flossing techniques, watch this important video from the American Dental

Conventional gum recession surgery involves invasive gum grafts and an uncomfortable recovery period. The groundbreaking Chao Pinhole® gum recession treatment can restore your receded gums without scalpels or sutures. The procedure is quick, less painful, and faster to heal. It can be completed in just one visit to our dental office. Submit our online form to book a consultation at Uptown Dental Associates.

Gum disease is not only the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, but it is associated with numerous serious systemic health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Because periodontal disease does not always exhibit symptoms at first, you may have it and not even know it. Regular dental visits are essential to keeping your gums healthy. Call (505)

Even if you brush every morning and night, floss daily, and visit us at Uptown Dental Associates twice per year as you should, things can and do go wrong with your oral health. Bacteria can take hold and lead to gum disease or cavities. An abscess can ravage your toothp pulp. You can even lose teeth altogether due to decay