A good dental health isn´t just about brushing, flushing and regular dental visits. It´s also about being mindful about what we drink and drink; it’s a scientific fact that some foods and beverages are more harmful than others. With that in mind, let´s talk a little about some drinks to...
A dental implan is one of the many ways in which a patient can restore a lost tooth. Bridges and dentures are the most common non-invasive procedures. On the other hand, a Dental Implant is the perfect choice when you need to replace missing roots, or provide additional support for a...
Dental health is a continual process, that is, you always have to care for your teeth and gums. And while that may sound like a hassle to some, once it becomes a habit it take almost no time at all, and it helps prevents complications down the line. Like we...
Sugar plays a huge part of our daily life. We’ve all been there; you wake up late, the alarm went off half an hour ago and now you have only a few minutes to get ready for work, you clean up, dress up, grab your keys and off you go,...
For some the mere mention of the words root canal is enough to squirm. For years this procedure has been associated with pain, discomfort and suffering, this is a wide-held belief constantly reinforced by the media, such as movies and Sitcoms. But, is it really as bad as people make...
A Dental Bridge is one the many tools a dentist has on their repertoire to replace missing teeth, this particular procedure is specially designed to replace several adjacent missing teeth without having to place several implants. Here is how it works; the dentist prepares what we call “abutments”, think of them...
Today I want to talk to you about a condition called dentophobia and its relation to implants, bone grafting, and other dental procedures. Also known as fear of dentists or dentistry, dentophobia is a condition where the patient feels a tremendous amount of anxiety and fear towards dentistry. Did you...
Root canal treatment is the process of disinfecting the root area of the teeth to prevent the nerves from dying and teeth from falling. There are many misguided beliefs of what a root canal is and what are the side effects, to understand the procedure better, let`s go back to...
White Fillings is a broad term that encompasses any procedure that involves repairing a tooth using material that is similar in color to dentures. In the past, amalgam (metallic fillings) was used to repair teeth, but unfortunately, even if it was relatively cheap and very durable, it came with risks,...
Amalgam removal can be tricky, in Los Algodones we care a great deal for your health and safety, that’s why me offer a safe replacement for amalgams (mercury-based fillings) using the latest safety protocols and technology available. Due to the highly toxic nature of mercury, the less time it takes...