We all want to have the brightest smile and we’re ready and willing to explore new avenues of experimentation to achieve the optimum oral health even if this means brushing with charcoal toothpaste. The seeming popularity of new and trendy dental health practices only fuels our desire to achieve the best mouth possible. And when
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Many people may not know that April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month; after all when people hear about cancer awareness it usually refers to breast or lung cancer. We should be aware and educated on all types of cancer and research is needed to beat this deadly family of diseases, however, most people are
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Soft drinks are a part of modern life and are available almost anywhere you go. According to National Soft Drink Association statistics, Americans consume roughly 600 12-ounce servings of soda per year. All this soda guzzling does come with a price and it appears the effects of soda on teeth are not so appetizing. The
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Did you know that simple flossing, when done daily, can save you money? It’s true; flossing at least once a day not only removes food lodged between your teeth, but also protects your teeth and gums from damage and future dental costs. Just ask any dentist from California, to Maine to your local Santa Fe
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What’s on YOUR toothbrush? Have you ever considered that a likely answer to this question is……… POOP??!!!! Yes. That’s right. The contraption you put in your mouth everyday to clean your teeth can harbor some pretty nasty bacteria; one of the most likely contaminants being fecal matter. According to a recent study done at Quinnipiac
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Dr. Haley Ritchey from Eldorado Dental Partners with Eldorado/285 Recycles to initiate a recycling program. Eldorado Dental takes pride in being a green dental office where recycling old and used dental and bathroom items is a priority. The program is based on Eldorado Dental accepting and collecting used toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes, floss containers, deodorants and
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The number of people who consume energy drinks is steadily increasing every day, which is very good news for the companies that make these products since they spend ridiculous amounts of money on their advertising/marketing campaigns. However, as far as the dental health of the people embracing energy drinks is concerned, the dental damage caused by
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We are honored to be voted the #2 in the Best of Sante Fe 2014 – Best Dental Office in Santa Fe by the readers of the Reporter for the third year in a row! Thank you to everyone for their vote! We have joined the Dental Cooperative which means exciting things for our patients
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