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Know Everything About Root Canal

A root canal is a procedure in which a dentist removes the pulp of an infected tooth, thoroughly cleans the canals, and ...

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Kick off the New Year with a Professional Teeth Cleaning

It's a new year, and it's time to celebrate! There's champagne, confetti, and fireworks! But don't forget; there's more ...

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Bad Habits That Can Decline Your Oral Health

Good oral health is the key to good overall health. Good oral health includes brushing and flossing your teeth regularly...

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Why You Should Have a Dental Cleaning Twice a Year

Teeth cleanings are an important part of your dental care routine. Cleanings help remove plaque and tartar buildup from ...

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How Stress Affect Your Oral Health

Stress can be caused by many things, including work, money, family, and personal relationships. It can make us irritable...

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How To Take Care Of Your Teeth During Halloween

Halloween is a great time for kids, and for parents, it is a fun time as well. Halloween is also a time when kids eat a ...

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3 Options for Replacing Missing Teeth To Avoid Shifting Teeth

Missing teeth can cause other teeth to shift. Shifting teeth can lead to a number of problems, including misalignment, b...

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Why Choose a Bridge Option to Replace Missing Teeth

Why Choose a Bridge Option to Replace Missing Teeth from Osuna Dental Care: Chris Y. Kim DDS, Ruben J. Martinez DDS in A...

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When Implants May Not be an Option for Replacing Missing Teeth

Dental implants are a great option for replacing missing teeth, but they are not for everybody. Tooth loss is common amo...

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How To Prevent Stains on Dental Veneers

A veneer is a thin shell made of tooth-colored material that can be placed over a tooth to improve its color and shape. ...

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Comparing Take Home Trays vs. In Office Teeth Whitening

Both options offer a way to whiten teeth, but there are differences when selecting the best option. Take-home trays allo...

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Preventive Dentistry: How Important Is Flossing?

Flossing regularly is an essential part of oral hygiene. It helps to remove food particles and plaque from the spaces be...

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Is Gum Disease Preventable?

Gum disease is an infection of the gums and surrounding tissues, and it is caused by plaque, a sticky film of bacteria t...

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4 Ways a Smile Makeover Can Improve Your Smile

A smile makeover is a set of procedures performed at the same time with the aim of improving a patient’s smile. These pr...

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Reasons to Choose Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth

Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth because they are a permanent solution that looks and f...

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The Benefits of Having a General Dentist

A general dentist is the dental equivalent of a primary care physician. A general dental professional is the person dent...

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Dental Emergency Visit for Addressing Severe Pain

A dental emergency is a sudden injury or damage to a tooth or gums that requires immediate care by a dentist. While comm...

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The Benefits of Regular General Dentist Visits

Visiting a general dentist regularly can have a tremendous impact on the health and appearance of teeth. While carving o...

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Finding the Right General Dentist

Most general dentists are professionals with years of education and experience under their belts. However, just as in an...

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How Good Oral Health Can Improve Heart Health

Good oral health is important not only for a healthy smile but also for preventing serious health problems. Studies have...

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A General Dentist Discusses Different Filling Options

A filling is a dental restoration used to repair minor to moderate tooth damage. When decayed or damaged portions of a t...

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When You Need a Mouthguard From a General Dentist

A general dentist may recommend a mouthguard to protect the teeth from damage that can occur from teeth grinding, sports...

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Dental Crown for a Tooth Restoration

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth to cover the tooth to restore both function and appea...

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A General Dentist Talks Tooth Extractions

A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. Extractions are performed for a wide variet...

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What To Ask Your General Dentist When Preparing for a Crown

If a general dentist recommends a dental crown, there are a variety of reasons why. Crowns can be used for cosmetic corr...

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How Does One Become a General Dentist

Dentists are highly recognized and respected professionals. A person must have either a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry ...

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Preventive Treatment To Deter Dental Emergencies

A dental emergency is any situation that requires immediate dental treatment, such as a tooth that has been knocked out ...

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How a General Dentist Can Treat a Tooth Infection

A tooth infection, or “dental abscess” as it’s often referred to, is an infection in the tooth’s inner layers and pulp c...

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What to Expect When Getting X-rays From a General Dentist

Many patients visiting a general dentist do not fully understand the use of dental X-rays. Patients may wonder if this t...

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What if a General Dentist Does Not Treat an Abscessed Tooth

A general dentist is frequently called upon to diagnose and treat dental abscesses. Failure to get treatment for this in...

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Ask a General Dentist: What Happens to Your Tooth After Extraction

A tooth extraction is an oral surgery that removes the tooth from its socket in the jawbone. The dentist may recommend r...

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How a General Dentist Treats Cavities

A tooth with a cavity has a small hole in it. If left untreated, the decay will spread and cause severe structural damag...

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How Visiting a Family Dentist Can Help Prevent Oral Infections

An oral infection is a disease that involves or affects any part of the mouth, including the teeth, gums, and tongue. Ba...

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A General Dentist Helps You Decide Whether To Pull or Save a Tooth

Your dentist may also recommend pulling a tooth if it's severely damaged and cannot be saved. Tooth extraction is genera...

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A General Dentist Discusses Essentials for Good Oral Health

Good oral health is an important part of overall health. Oral health is integral to overall health because poor oral hea...

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Ask a General Dentist: Is There a Waiting Period After Fluoride

If a general dentist recommends fluoride treatments, patients may express concerns about the lasting effects of fluoride...

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Should You Get an Oral Surgeon Referral From a General Dentist

An oral surgeon is a specialist who focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the complex and soft ti...

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Options for Dental Implant Restoration After Damage

Dental implants are artificial teeth that are permanently attached to the jawbone. Unlike dentures, which can be removed...

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How Your Health Can Benefit from Regular General Dentist Visits

The mouth is the gateway to the body, with good and bad bacteria entering the mouth daily. This bacteria can lead to sev...

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What a General Dentist Exam Involves

Good oral care is critical for overall well-being, and adults who routinely visit a general dentist are less likely to h...

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Choosing the Right Dental Professional for Denture Repair

A denture is a prosthetic device created to replace all your teeth that are missing in the upper or lower jaw. This remo...

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A General Dentist Talks How To Avoid Stains With Braces

Stains can make your braces look unattractive. Here are a few things you can do to avoid stains while wearing braces. ...

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Cleaning Tips From a General Dentist

Having your teeth cleaned regularly by a professional will keep them healthy and prevent future problems. Plaque and tar...

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A General Dentist Discusses the Benefits of Tooth Straightening

Nothing ruins a smile quite like crooked teeth. Not only can they be visually unappealing, but they can also create sign...

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Ask a General Dentist: Is a Tooth Dead After a Root Canal

A root canal treatment is the process of removing the pulp and nerve tissue of the tooth. It is used to treat an infecti...

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How Is Dental Bonding Used in Cosmetic Dentistry?

Dental bonding is a cosmetic treatment that repairs minor flaws in the teeth, such as chips or cracks. At Osuna Dental C...

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Welcome to Osuna Dental Care: Chris Y. Kim DDS

We are committed to providing quality service to residents located In the Albuquerque, NM area. Our website has addition...

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8400 Osuna Rd NE #5A,
Albuquerque, NM 87111

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