Do you know how to handle a dental emergency such as a lost tooth? Before doing anything else, contact your emergency dentists in Las Cruces, Drs. Ramon and Natalie Ortiz, at Painted Skies Dental Center. The dentists will tell you the right course of action and treat you the same day as your injury if needed.
NBC News reports that the number one New Year’s resolution is “Get Healthy”, and second most common is “Get Organized.” What do you want to do or see change in 2017? Some people, and maybe you are one of them, would like to enhance the appearance of their smiles. Cosmetic dentists in Las Cruces, Dr. Ramon Ortiz and Dr. Natalie Ortiz, help older teens and adults reach their smile goals each and every year. What could they do for your smile? Find out what they offer at Painted Skies Dental Center.
Dental implants are the best tooth replacement available today. Drs. Ramon and Natalie Ortiz, dentists in Las Cruces, recommend dental implants because they preserve and strengthen the jaw bone after tooth loss.
Comprised of a titanium screw, metal alloy post, and lifelike porcelain crown, the dental implant resides in the jaw bone. It transfers substantial physical forces to the bone as the individual bites and chews, effectively exercising It. The bone bonds to the titanium implant through a natural process called osseointegration, the secret behind these amazing prosthetics.
When you brush your teeth in the morning, how long does your fresh breath last? If an hour or less goes by and you’re reaching for the mint gum, you need some better-breath tips. What’s going on in that mouth of yours? It may be gum disease, says your dentist in Las Cruces. Many people underestimate the effect their gums have on their breath.
It’s time for a contest! In one corner, we’ve got the traditional orthodontic solution people have trusted (and dreaded) for decades — conventional metal braces. In the other, we’ve got Invisalign, clear braces for adults and teens. Which will win? We’ve got a good guess if you’re taking bets. Your dentist in Las Cruces weighs in with more!
The end of 2016 is almost upon us. So what does that mean? Let’s see, well, it’s probably time to start thinking about that Christmas gift list. Besides that you should also make sure that you’ve used every last dollar of your dental insurance benefits. If not, then now is the time to schedule dental checkups and other treatments with your Las Cruces dentist, Dr. Ray or Dr. Natalie. All of us at Painted Skies Dental Center want you to make the most of your dental insurance so you and your family receive the gift of a healthy and happy smile.
No doubt about it—we’re headed in to the busiest time of year. Thanksgiving is next month and shortly after that things will get even busier with kids out of school, Christmas and the New Year. And now you find out that you have a tooth that needs a dental crown! When are you supposed to find the time for that, too? Don’t worry, Painted Skies Dental Center offers CEREC in Las Cruces, so you can have a dental crown completed in just one appointment.
