Many of us have fond memories of Easter. Hunting for Easter eggs is often a rite of passage along with enjoying large helpings of Easter candy. But, when it comes to dental health, not all of these seasonal treats are created equal. So before you purchase any Easter...
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Ask Your Taos Dentist: What’s the difference between Invisalign and Metal Braces?
Orthodontics is a specialty field of dentistry that addresses irregularities in teeth, especially alignment and the way the top and bottom rows of teeth meet or fit together when your mouth is closed. Specialty trained dentists and orthodontists provide treatments to...
Ask Your Taos Dentist: Tax Returns & Your Dental Health
It is tax season! Completing your taxes is not necessarily a fun task. Those eligible for a tax return have an extra monetary incentive to get their taxes completed on time. Tuesday, April 18th is quickly approaching. And don’t stress, there are many online resources...
Ask Your Taos Dentist: Did George Washington Wear Wooden Teeth?
Oftentimes, we remember the facial expressions and smiles from famous portraits like that of George Washington. However, we rarely know the true story behind them. George Washington’s adult life was plagued by tooth loss and tooth decay. Did you know that George...
Ask Your Taos Dentist: Children’s Dental Health Month
Tooth decay and bad oral health are almost entirely preventable! That being said, did you know: Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children today Kids with poor dental health are almost three times more likely to miss school due to dental...
Insurance Benefits Have Renewed – Are You Making Your Dental Health a Priority This Year?
A new year marks a new, fresh beginning for many people. This is the time to make resolutions that may include getting your mouth and smile to a healthy and beautiful state! Dental Insurance benefits from your employer can be a huge help in making sure you receive the...
3 Simple Dental Care Tips to Improve Your Overall Health in the New Year
New Year, New You Every year, we create resolutions aimed at improving our health. It is important to include your dental health too! Taking proper care of your gums and teeth can have a significant impact on your overall health and life. Perhaps, you want to ensure...
5 Tips to Get Your Kids Comfortable with Dental Visits
Routine dental appointments are critical to the maintenance of our health, especially for kids. It’s important that parents instill this habit in their children at an early age. A trip to your dentist at Taos Dental Group in Taos may seem like a trivial task for...
Conquering Gum Disease – 4 Easy Steps to a Healthy Mouth
If you have gum disease, also referred to as gingivitis or periodontal disease, you are not alone. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost half of Americans 30 years-old or older have gum disease. If you are over 65, your risk for gum...
Mouth Guards and Sports
Ask any dentist, and they’ll say mouth guards are essential when playing sports. Why? Of all the oral injuries they see every year, 13 to 39% are sports-related. Furthermore, the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety finds that athletes who fail to wear mouth...