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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…


New Study Shows Link Between Alzheimer’s & Gum Disease
added on: November 11, 2020

National Alzheimer’s Disease Month is recognized every November, and this year is no different. More than 5 million Americans are living with this form of dementia and there’s not much known about what causes it or how to prevent it. But your dentist in El Paso does want to share… Read More…


5 Things To Eat After a Dental Procedure
added on: October 22, 2020

Most of us know the feeling of a numb mouth all too well. We also know just how difficult it can be to eat or drink while you’re waiting to get your feeling back. Finding comfortable foods can get even more difficult after certain dental procedures, such as wisdom teeth… Read More…


How Facemasks May Affect Oral Health
added on: October 13, 2020
David M. Rizk, DDS

Facemasks are now a common thing in all of our lives. We see them hanging from rearview mirrors as we drive down the road, everyone in the grocery store is masked up, and they’re even starting to become a fashion statement to some. While facemasks are encouraged in public places… Read More…


4 Ways Stress Can Affect Oral Health
added on: September 23, 2020

While stress can be caused by any number of things, we may all find ourselves more on-edge nowadays than usual, which is totally normal. Many of us have experienced large life changes very quickly, and it may have us feeling overly stressed. But as we all know, stress isn’t good… Read More…


Should You Get Dentures or Dental Implants?
added on: September 15, 2020

Our teeth are designed to last a lifetime. However, tooth loss happens all too often as a result of either age, accident, or disease. In fact, according to the American College of Prosthodontists, about 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth and about 40 million are missing all… Read More…


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Do Smart Toothbrushes Really Improve Oral Health?

It seems like everything nowadays is smart. Smartphones, smartwatches, and now, even smart toothbrushes. From tracking how long you brush to making sure you’re using the right pressure, smart toothbrushes promise a high-tech approach to better oral hygiene. But does the added cost of these devices really offset how much... Read More...

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During cold and flu season, many of us are searching for ways to stay healthy. One of the best strategies that may surprise you is maintaining proper oral hygiene! The truth is that your mouth plays a significant role in your overall health, and taking care of your teeth and... Read More...