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The Importance of Deep Dental Cleanings for Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums

Did you know that brushing and flossing alone isn't enough to maintain healthy teeth and gums? While these daily routine...

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How To Maintain Good Oral Hygiene While Wearing Invisalign Aligners?

Invisalign aligners are an excellent alternative to metal or ceramic braces. They contain no wires or brackets and are v...

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How Do I Get Rid Of Bad Breath?

Bad breath can be extremely embarrassing and affect your self-confidence. There are many causes of bad breath, including...

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Easing Dental Anxiety: Coping Methods that Can Help

Dental phobia or fear of going to the dentist is quite common. Studies have shown about 15% to 50% of the population has...

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Tips for Managing Dental Anxiety in Kids

Dental anxiety is a fear of the dentist or dental procedures. It can be mild or severe, and children can experience it a...

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Restore a Smile with a Dental Bridge

A dental bridge is a restoration that fills the space where a tooth has been lost. The bridge is anchored to neighboring...

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How a Professional Deep Cleaning Treats Gum Disease

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissue that is usually caused by a buildup of...

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Are Dental Bridges Effective for Replacing Missing Teeth?

A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration that is used to replace one or more missing teeth. A dental bridge is made...

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What Are the Different Types of Dental Emergencies?

Dental emergencies are any kind of dental trauma that warrants immediate care. They can be painful, cause serious damage...

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What Dental Conditions Can Clear Aligners Treat?

Clear aligners are a form of orthodontic treatment that straightens teeth with a series of custom-made, clear plastic tr...

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Who Needs a Deep Dental Cleaning?

A deep cleaning, or scaling and root planing, is a preventative measure for periodontal disease. Gum disease is the lead...

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Dental Veneers: How To Improve Your Smile

A veneer is a thin, tooth-shaped shell that is adhered to the front of a tooth to improve its appearance or functionalit...

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When Is A Tooth Extraction Necessary

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. Extractions are necessary for many reasons. T...

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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

A bridge is an artificial tooth or set of teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. A dentist will craft the bridge...

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When Implants May Not be an Option for Replacing Missing Teeth

Many people with missing teeth choose dental implants as the gold standard to replace their smile. While most people are...

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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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Why Are My Gums Bleeding

Bleeding gums can indicate that you have gum disease. This disease is caused by plaque and bacteria that build up on the...

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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 a dentist who treats patients of all ages. A general dentist provides preventative care, treats cav...

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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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Will I Need A Bone Graft For Dental Implants

Dental implants are an amazing way to replace missing teeth. They provide a permanent solution for tooth loss and boast ...

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Wisdom Teeth Extraction

A wisdom tooth, or third molar, is an extra tooth that erupts in adulthood, typically between the ages of 17 and 25. Wis...

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The Benefits of Regular General Dentist Visits

General dentistry includes basic dental care services like dental cleanings and exams. Here are the benefits offered by ...

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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 custom-fitted mouthguard is worn over your teeth while you play sports or grind your teeth at night. Available for bot...

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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

A crown is a cap placed over a tooth to restore form and function. It helps strengthen a weak tooth and can also improve...

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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

X-rays are a type of radiation and are made up of electromagnetic waves. At Osuna Dental Care, an x-ray machine passes t...

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What if a General Dentist Does Not Treat an Abscessed Tooth

An infected or inflamed pulp can cause pressure and pain within the tooth and gums, so you must see your dentist immedia...

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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

A general dentist provides a broad range of preventative and restorative dental care for people of all ages. At Osuna De...

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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

At Osuna Dental Care, our dentists are committed to providing patients with the highest quality of dental care. We offer...

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

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