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If you are in need of kids dental cleaning and examinations, give us a call.  We help children from a very young age to develop healthy oral hygiene and the habits necessary to stay in excellent oral health as they age.  Education should begin early, and kids as young as one-year of age can begin…

To some extent, gum recession plagues nearly half of middle-aged adults and 88 percent of adults over age 65. While receding gums may, unfortunately, be inevitable for some since it can be a hereditary trait, others can avoid gum recession by caring for their teeth and gums properly. If you are interested in preventing the…

If you are thinking of getting Invisalign braces, you will be happy to know they have high success rates and offer a seamless experience to each patient. While some aspects of Invisalign braces seem too good to be true, they are not. Invisalign® braces really do provide the ultimate flexibility, convenience, attractiveness, and beautiful results.…

While not having your teeth cared for can lead to a variety of future problems, many people still do not grasp the importance of regular trips to your Albuquerque dentist. A dentist can help you lead a long, healthy life, free of many ailments.Early detection of cavities is one of the main reasons it is…

We can provide you with clear braces in Albuquerque — a modern solution for straightening teeth. You no longer have to wear traditional metal braces that can appear awkward and make you embarrassed about your smile. While orthodontics is necessary for straightening teeth, there is more than one way to do so, and we are…

At your Albuquerque dentist, we know that the secret to great teeth is consistency and regular visits to the dentist for an examination and cleaning. While we understand that visiting the dentist is probably not the first thing on your “fun things to schedule today” list, we also know there are intrinsic benefits to seeing…

If wedding bells are ringing for you, consider a trip to the dentist for teeth whitening and brighten your smile for the big day.  The same holds true for any major life event. Graduations, anniversaries, job interviews, and high school reunions are all occasions where you want to display your smile with confidence. You will…

We provide periodontics care in Albuquerque that can both prevent and treat gum disease. While we treat patients of all ages and in all stages of health, pregnant women have a particularly unique reason to visit our office – the health of their unborn baby.  If you are pregnant and unclear of the connection, we…

As a general dentist in Albuquerque, we want to help you and your family to remain in excellent oral health. To do so we focus on preventative care and education.  We believe that if you don't understand oral health it will be more difficult to keep your teeth and gums in good condition.  As such,…

Family & Cosmetic Dental Design is regularly asked for tips on caring for dental veneers and dental crowns.  We are using dental crowns and dental veneers to restore teeth that have been cracked or chipped or to restore teeth where a significant portion of the enamel has been lost. Since porcelain crowns look like natural teeth,…

At Family & Cosmetic Dental Design, we have helped many of our adult patients that are looking for orthodontic solutions to straighten teeth. We have found that many of our Albuquerque patients have always wanted to straighten their teeth and improve their smile but have been leery of doing so using traditional metal braces. For…

As an Albuquerque, NM laser dentist, we provide patients with a better way to receive periodontics care. These procedures are often necessary for treating gum disease in adult patients. This is something that few people think about, but gum disease impacts most adults at some point in their lifetime. Gum disease will typically develop because…