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Orthodontic Treatments: Not Just Cosmetic

Although one of the well recognized benefits of Orthodontic treatments is a straight and beautiful smile, it has other benefits that impact far more than how we look. Having straightened teeth could influence more than the look of your smile, but can also affect other connected parts of your body for the better too! A Healthier Bite and Jaw Misalignment of teeth and jaw may have an impact on bone erosion over time due to pressure the misalignment can cause. It is also possible to affect muscles around the face and jaw, which can cause issues with your jaw, such…

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What Should I Expect When Getting Veneers?

Veneers are a revolutionary treatment in cosmetic dentistry. While being an effective way of hiding dental defects, they’re also considered as an integral part of an aesthetic dental makeover. The treatment involves attaching composite or porcelain covers onto your teeth to give the desired shape, color, and appearance to your teeth. Here are a few things you can expect when getting your veneers: Porcelain vs. Composite Veneers Veneers are customized according to what you’d like, and you can choose from composite or porcelain veneers. Porcelain ones are indirect veneers which are prepared in a lab before gluing them to your…

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Give Yourself the Gift of a Radiant Smile

With the holiday season in full swing, many people are in the gift-giving mood. While this usually focuses on friends and family members, why not treat yourself to the gift of a radiant smile this holiday season. Taking time to care for yourself, including your teeth and gums, is as important as showering your loved ones with presents. And now is the ideal time to treat yourself to a glowing and healthy smile. Here’s why. Feel More Confident in Holiday Pictures During the holidays, many people want to capture key moments by taking a picture. But, if you aren’t confident…

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It’s Wedding Season in Rio Rancho! How to Get a Picture-Perfect Smile for a Trip Down the Aisle

It’s Wedding Season in Rio Rancho! How to Get a Picture-Perfect Smile for a Trip Down the Aisle

As the days get longer and the temperatures get warmer, it’s a sign that wedding season is now upon us. Whether you are planning a trip down the aisle yourself or are going to attend the wedding of someone you are close to, it’s wise to get your smile ready. After all, weddings are usually well-documented events, particularly now that professional photographers, videographers, photobooths, and potentially hundreds of smartphones will be on site. If you want to make sure you have a picture-perfect smile for your own or a loved one’s trip down the aisle, here’s what you need to…

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Give Yourself the Gift of a Great Smile!

Tis the season of love, generosity and, of course, gift-giving! While most people focus on their family and friends during the holiday season, it’s also important not to neglect taking care of yourself. The end of the year is an ideal time to treat yourself to a beautiful, radiant, and healthy smile…here’s why. Look Your Best in Holiday Pictures (and Feel More Confident Too) Holiday festivities are going to be in full swing soon, and that means there will be an abundance of photo opportunities. Feeling confident in your smile not only makes you more confident while you’re mingling, but…

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Ask Your Rio Rancho Cosmetic Dentist: Smile Makeovers Aren’t Just for the Stars

Ask Your Rio Rancho Cosmetic Dentist: Smile Makeovers Aren’t Just for the Stars

Celebrities are often known for their flawless smiles. You don’t have to be a star to have a smile like one! In fact, smile makeovers and cosmetic dentistry services are available to anyone who is interested in improving aspects of their smile. Rio Dental and Orthodontics in Rio Rancho offers a variety of procedures that can fix broken, missing or damaged teeth along with discoloration and even crooked teeth! To show you what is possible, here is an overview of some celebrity smile makeovers including the procedures and services that were likely used to achieve their impressive smiles. Katherine Heigl…

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Your Smile After Graduation

Having the best smile on campus Of all of life’s transitions, perhaps one of the most monumental is when a young person graduates high school and enters the “real” world for the first time. Adjusting to life as an adult can be exciting, but it’s important to keep your well-being, including your dental health, a priority. If you’re starting college, your teeth are an important part of your life and even your future career. Here’s how to keep your smile in the best shape possible. College students and dental visits Between studying, sports, activities, friends, and more, you probably have…

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3 Ways To Get A Movie-Star Smile

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. It’s arguably your most important feature. But if you struggle with a smile that’s not as good as it could be, your confidence could suffer. Many people have problems with their teeth that make them feel self-conscious. It may hold you back in your personal life and even in your professional pursuits. In fact, 74 percent of people feel that an unattractive smile could hurt your career, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. You don’t have to live with a smile that you don’t love. Perhaps…

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