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Research performed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has shown that the dentist’s office is actually one of the safest places to go during the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic (read the full study here). You may ask—“what makes the dentist’s office so low-risk in a comparison of other locations I might…
With so many dentists to choose from in Los Algodones, Mexico—widely known as the “dental capital of the world”—the process of selecting a high-quality dentist who offers affordable pricing and superior results can feel overwhelming. The majority of our patients start looking for a dentist with internet research and by…
One of the leading dental teams in Los Algodones—the dental capital of Mexico—explains how American patients can access quality dental care and the best dentists through dental tourism. Los Algodones, Mexico – Motivated by the desire to save significant amounts of money on dentistry, more than 100,000 Americans travel to…
Infection control and sanitation have always been top priorities for our practice. What We’ve Always Done Sterilized Instruments We sterilize any and all dental instruments after use, or after the sterile seal has been broken. We use FDA-approved sterilizers for all our instruments, and if an instrument is unable to…
Persistent loud snoring can be an indication of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which the soft tissues of the mouth and throat prevent proper breathing during sleep. While loud snoring is bothersome, if it is caused by sleep apnea there can be significant effects on sleep quality and…
A chipped tooth can change the appearance of your smile and make your tooth more vulnerable to sensitivity, decay, and further damage. At our practice in Los Algodones, Mexico our experienced cosmetic dentists restore chipped teeth in different ways, such as rebuilding cusps with composite resin, all-ceramic crowns, or porcelain…
While we do offer both porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns (by request only) and all-ceramic crowns at our dental practice in Los Algodones, we prefer to use all-ceramic (porcelain) crowns for many reasons. Crowns fabricated from e.max® and zirconia—the two types of high-quality ceramic material we typically suggest—offer a variety of benefits that…
For individuals who are interested in lightening and whitening the shade of their teeth, it is important to understand the drawbacks of professional teeth whitening procedures. Teeth whitening: Causes and aggravates tooth sensitivity Makes teeth weaker and more porous Results are temporary May not be effective for the type of…
When considering no-prep or minimal-prep porcelain veneers to enhance the appearance of your smile, it is important to understand both the advantages and limitations of these types of veneers. While these very thin styles of porcelain veneers are a popular request among our patients, they are not always the right…
Porcelain veneers can be a sophisticated and highly effective treatment for correcting an array of cosmetic dental flaws, including chips, gaps, cracks, minor misalignments, and discoloration. With the ability to restore the appearance of a healthy and youthful tooth form with timely treatment and minimal preparation, porcelain veneers can be…
