Services
We provide:
- Dental check-ups for children covered by Medicaid starting at age 1.
- We use the laser to do fillings on children so in most cases there is no need for shots.
- We are able to treat most children but occasionally we refer children to Pediatric Dentists if it is necessary due to extensive treatment or emotional needs.
- We provide root canal treatment for many New Mexico and Texas Medicaid patients however it is sometimes necessary to refer some patients to a specialist in endodontic procedures.
- We extract primary teeth at patient’s request with permission from the parent and refer extractions of wisdom teeth and other permanent teeth to Doctors who specialize in these procedures.
- We welcome new military families.
- We work closely with Orthodontists and refer our patients who need braces to them.
- We use Kodak digital imaging which greatly reduces radiation exposure and allows patients to see their pictures instantaneously.
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We are excited to announce the introduction of Waterlase Dentistry™ to our practice.
What does it mean for you?
Greater Comfort
Heat and vibration are what make dental drills hurt. Fortunately, we have a new
technology that can replace the drill for many dental procedures. The Waterlase® laser does a lot of work we used to do with a drill - without the heat, vibration and noise. The
Waterlase® laser uses a gentle combination of laser energy and water that works
without ever touching your teeth. That means wecan use fewer shots and less
anesthetic in many cases. The laser works on teeth and gums. It can even be used for
oral surgery on the bone around teeth.
Fewer Numb Lips
No one likes to leave the dentist’s office with a numb lip. If your laser procedure can be
done without anesthetic, you’ll be able to avoid this uncomfortable side effect.
A New Standard of Dental Care
The Waterlase® laser lets us work on your teeth and gums with unprecedented
accuracy. Without the heat and vibration of a drill, the laser can precisely remove decay
without affecting surrounding healthy tissue. Drills can cause tiny microfractures that can
weaken a tooth, and sometimes nick a tooth next to where decay is being removed. Not
the laser. Because it works so precisely, the dentist may use magnifying glasses or even
a microscope while working.
Shorter Visits, Fewer Visits
Since many procedures can be done without anesthetic, we can eliminate the time it
takes to give shots and wait for numbing to occur. So you can get in and out of the
dentist’s chair faster. Giving fewer shots and less local anesthetic also allows the dentist
to work on more cavities at once, since dentists usually avoid numbing more than one
area of the mouth at one time.
Faster Healing
The dentist may use the Waterlase laser to prepare your gums around a tooth that
requires a crown, or to fix a cavity or tooth fracture below the gumline, or to reshape your
gums to improve the appearance of your smile. The laser energy of the Waterlase®
laser cuts gums precisely, because it only affects tissue on gums. Waterlase laser
energy is attracted to water, so it “seals” blood vessels, reducing or completely
eliminating bleeding during these procedures.
For More Than Just Cavities
The Waterlase® is extremely versatile. It can be used for a wide range of tooth and “soft”
tissue procedures. Besides decay removal and cavity preparation, the Waterlase® is
great for root canals, smile design, gum and bone surgical procedures and many others.
A Waterlase Dentist™ cares so much about your comfort that they have invested in the
ultimate in dental lasers, the Waterlase™ from BIOLASE Technology – absolutely
number one in dental lasers. They also receive special training in laser dentistry through
the World Clinical Laser Institute, the world’s largest laser education organization.