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3 Things 2020 Taught Us About Dental Health
added on: April 23, 2021
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We all know that 2020 had its fair share of hardships and “new normals.” Between shutdowns and school closures, we all had to pivot away from life as we knew it. Your dentist in El Paso was no different. Patients stopped coming to the dentist, perhaps because we may have… Read More…


April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
added on: April 9, 2021
David M. Rizk, DDS

When it comes to our health, nobody wants to hear the big ‘C’ word — Cancer. While this disease can affect anywhere in the body, one of the harder types of cancer to diagnose early is oral cancer. However, early diagnosis is key to treating oral cancer successfully and increasing… Read More…


Is a Chipped Tooth a Dental Emergency? 
added on: March 22, 2021

Whether you chip your molar on a hidden popcorn kernel or have an unexpected accident that breaks a front tooth, you’ll want to get seen by your dentist in El Paso sooner rather than later. Early treatment is the best way to fix a cracked tooth before it has a… Read More…


What Causes Cavities? 
added on: March 11, 2021

Nobody likes to hear that they have a cavity, but cavities are the most common dental problem that your dentist in El Paso treats every single day. In fact, over 90% of Americans between 20-64 years old have had at least one cavity. What causes such a widespread problem? Well,… Read More…


Why Does Your Dentist in El Paso Take X-Rays? 
added on: February 19, 2021
David M. Rizk, DDS

X-Rays are detailed photographs that give an interesting look at our bones and help doctors find breaks. But did you know that x-rays are used for much more than identifying broken bones? In fact, your dentist in El Paso uses x-rays to see parts of your mouth and teeth that… Read More…


American Heart Health Month & Your Dentist in El Paso
added on: February 12, 2021
heart health month

American Heart Health Month is celebrated every February and strives to raise awareness of the prevalence of heart disease in America, as well as offer tips on how to reduce your risk of heart disease. But why is your dentist in El Paso talking about heart health? Great question. The… Read More…


Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Teeth as Tools
added on: January 26, 2021

We’ve all used our teeth to tear open packaging that’s just too hard to open with our hands. However, your dentist in El Paso wants to remind you that there are tools designed to specifically help us open pesky packages, and those tools aren’t our teeth. Both children and adults… Read More…


Make Dental Care Part of Your 2021 Resolutions
added on: January 14, 2021

New Year’s Resolutions are made each and every January and can range from committing to eating healthier to training to run your first marathon and anything in between. But all resolutions typically have the same underlying notion — to get healthier. This year is no different, and we may actually… Read More…


Can You Whiten Your Teeth Too Much?  
added on: December 23, 2020
David M. Rizk, DDS

There are so many ways to get a whiter smile these days. From over-the-counter whitening strips to a professional whitening treatment from your dentist in El Paso, getting a bright, white smile is no longer reserved for only celebrities. Usually, we interpret a white smile as a healthy, attractive smile,… Read More…


Kissing Under The Mistletoe & Oral Health
added on: December 11, 2020

Getting caught kissing under the mistletoe is a long-time holiday tradition that spans centuries. But did you know that this holiday smooch can also lead to some unwanted problems? Of course, kissing anyone can transfer cold or viruses, but your dentist in El Paso also knows that smooches may also… Read More…


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