Nitric Oxide and the Oral Microbiome

Many times we think of a clean mouth as a sterile mouth, but we need a proper balance of bacteria in our oral microbiome in order to be healthy and to produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is most known for its role in heart health for being a potent vasodilator (keeps your arteries and veins … Continued

Ozone

At Santa Theresa Smiles we use ozone for cleaning and disinfection purposes. Ozone’s antimicrobial properties make it a good method for sterilizing equipment and disinfecting surfaces in dental settings. What is ozone? Ozone is oxygen with an extra atom. It is chemically unstable or “excited” and carries a negative charge which means it tries to … Continued

Nutrition’s Role in Dental AND Overall Wellness

Nutrition and diet play a crucial role in maintaining optimal oral health and overall well-being. As an integrative dental office, we believe that maintaining overall health and dental health requires looking at the foods we eat because the mouth is the gateway to the entire body and doesn’t exist as a separate entity from the … Continued

What Causes Bad Breath?

If you have chronic bad breath, Santa Teresa Smiles will work with you to find out why. Then we can take steps to help you enjoy fresher breath. To ask our team any questions or to schedule an appointment in Santa Teresa, NM or El Paso, TX call us today!

Laser Gum Therapy 101

Santa Teresa Smiles offers laser gum therapy for patients with advanced stages of gum disease. Our state-of-the-art dental technology is only an appointment away! Contact us in Santa Teresa, NM or El Paso, TX for an appointment to restore your gum health.

What Are My Gum Disease Treatment Options?

Since gum disease can range in severity, there’s also a range of treatments available. Santa Teresa Smiles in New Mexico offers deep cleaning, ARESTIN® and laser therapy to help you achieve healthy gums. Call for an appointment.

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