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Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to lose their density and become brittle and susceptible to breakage. It affects your entire skeleton, including your teeth and jawbone. Sometimes referred to as a silent disease, many people have it without even realizing it because the symptoms aren’t always obvious. Osteoporosis can have a major impact on your oral health, and dentists are often the first ones to spot signs of the disease. Here’s why: Loss of Bone Density in the Jaw Dental X-rays are often the first thing that alert a dentist to signs of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis causes major… Read Full Post →

Few things are as synonymous with the holiday season as pumpkins. From pumpkin spice lattes to classic pumpkin pie, pumpkins play a prominent – and tasty -– role in holiday dining and socializing. You already know that pumpkin is delicious, but did you also know that it has enormous health benefits? What’s in Pumpkin? Not only are pumpkins a rich source of fiber, but they also a great source of beta-carotene and potassium, all of which play an important role in maintaining good health. Pumpkins can also yield a number of benefits for your oral health. Here are a few… Read Full Post →

Our End of Year Special at Las Cruces Dental Solutions 2016 is winding down and it’s been quite a year! Among all the excitement you may have forgotten about your dental insurance and the benefits you earned throughout the year. Here at Las Cruces Dental Solutions, we are here to help you maximize your benefits! Keep reading to find out why you should use your dental benefits before the end of the year. Have You Met Your Deductible? If you have met your deductible during the past 12 months, you have met an important requirement. This opens the door to… Read Full Post →

Let’s face the facts, your child is going to go trick or treating this Halloween and they will probably come home with a bucketful of candy. The chances are good that you are already worrying about their teeth and overall oral hygiene after consuming so many tasty sweet treats. You are probably thinking that you should limit their candy consumption to a few pieces throughout the day so they are not binge-eating on sugar. However, recent research appears to indicate that this might not be the best course of action for your child’s long-term dental health.  Eating only a tiny… Read Full Post →

You likely have worked hard over the years to keep your teeth healthy and in good condition. However, for one reason or another, you may need some or all of your teeth removed or replaced. Partial or complete dentures may very well be what you need. Something you may not be aware of, though, is that many dental offices have a significant waiting period between the time their patients’ teeth are removed, or when they have a consultation for dentures, and the time they actually receive their dentures- sometimes several weeks later. At Las Cruces Dental Solutions, we offer a… Read Full Post →

Dr. Wagner grew up in Modesto, California. He received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University. While in college he worked at a dental lab, where he fell in love with dentistry. He earned his DMD degree from Roseman University in the Salt Lake City area. During school he volunteered in several community health centers, offering free dental care to those in need. Dr. Wagner moved to New Mexico with his wife and their two year old son. They love the Las Cruces area, especially the weather, delicious local cuisine, and friendly community. Dr. Wagner enjoys watching and playing almost… Read Full Post →

CareCredit At Las Cruces Dental Solutions, we offer CareCredit. The CareCredit card provides patients with a financing option to have their dental treatment completed without having to wait until they’ve saved up enough funds to cover the costs. This option can provide great relief for the patient through a number of treatment procedures, such as: 6-month check-ups Endodontics Periodontics Periodontal Scaling Periodontal disease prevention Gingivitis prevention Fluoride treatment Ceramic filings Sealants Teeth Cleaning Mouth Guards for Sports CareCredit also provides financing for cosmetic dental procedures, such as: Invisalign Lumineers Six-Month-Smile Veneers Dental Implants Ceramic Crowns Root Canals Braces Retainers Bite… Read Full Post →

Brushing your teeth is important, sure. You know that. You make sure you brush every morning and every night, and sometimes in between. But are you certain you’re doing it long enough? You might be surprised at how quickly this part of your grooming routine goes…maybe too quickly. According to your dentist and Colgate Oral Care Center, you should really be brushing at least two minutes. Here are a few fun ways to make sure you’re brushing long enough. There’s an app for that! Oral-B teamed up with Apple to create this great app to encourage kids to brush longer…. Read Full Post →

Toothpaste is an essential toiletry for everyone. If you’re using it (at minimum) twice a day, we sure hope you like the taste and texture of your toothpaste. You might randomly select your toothpaste based on what’s on sale, or maybe you just buy the same thing because that’s what you’ve always done. We’re going to talk about some of the different types of toothpastes that you can find on the market today, and maybe you can switch to one that’s right for you. Crest 3D White Vivid Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste The name of this toothpaste is a mouthful, but… Read Full Post →

Did you know the combination of having a toothache and flying can really be a problem? What happens on airplanes is that the atmospheric pressure changes constantly, depending on what the pilot is trying to avoid or trying to get in line with (whether it’s a great jet stream opportunity or a nasty section of uncomfortable turbulence). During takeoff and landing, the atmospheric pressure will change dramatically, and all of these changes can wreak havoc on your ears, your nose, and, you guessed it, your mouth! You are probably familiar with how your ears start to pop on the airplane,… Read Full Post →