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At Las Cruces Dental Solutions, we have some great Dental Hygienist working with our patients and they do a very important part of making sure everything in your visit to the dentist is the best it can be. But have you ever wondered what some of the duties or even the education that a Dental Hygienist has to go through? Being a Dental Hygienist is a career that involves a lot of work and knowledge, but one that is definitely very rewarding. Dental hygienists remove soft and hard deposits from teeth, teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene, and… Read Full Post →

As part of our service to our patients, we want to remind you that with the end of the year approaching some of your insurance benefits DO NOT CARRY OVER for next year. With this being said, we want to remind you to make sure you know what we can do for you at Las Cruces Dental Solutions as the year approaches to an end.  To help contain costs, your plan may limit your benefits by number of procedures and/or dollar amount in a given year. In most cases, particularly if you’ve been getting regular preventive care, these limitations allow… Read Full Post →

Reuters Regular visits to the dentist for tooth cleaning may provide more than just a brighter smile. According to data compiled by researchers in Taiwan, people who had their teeth professionally scraped and cleaned had a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack and 13 percent lower risk of stroke compared to those who never had a dental cleaning. Poor oral hygiene has been associated with an increased risk of heart disease. The researcher who presented the findings of the multi-year study at the American Heart Association scientific meeting in Orlando on Sunday surmised that professional tooth cleaning appears to reduce inflammation-causing bacterial growth… Read Full Post →

Now that school is back in session, we are sure that you are taking the proper care of your teeth. This means, not eating junk food, sweets or anything that can damage your teeth, right? While college is a great period of your life full of learning, making new friend and developing who you will be as a professional, it is also a period in which a lot of bad habits can be developed. A good number of college students neglect their overall health, and unfortunately their dental care suffers during the college stage. At Las Cruces Dental Solutions, we… Read Full Post →

At Las Cruces Dental Solutions we strive to provide you and all of our patients, with the greatest care and attention you deserve. We pride ourselves in giving our patients complete solutions to all of their dental needs. Dr. Mathew Petersen’s genuine concern for the oral health of his patients makes him a great choice as your next dentist. His state-of-the-art office and the modern approach the Las Cruces Dental Solutions team takes will let you know you’ve chosen the right place. We’re always accepting new patients, and look forward to the opportunity to serve you and your entire family. Dr. Mathew… Read Full Post →

Q. Why so early? What dental problems could a baby have? The most important reason is to begin a thorough prevention program. Dental problems can begin early. A big concern is Early Childhood Caries (formerly known as baby bottle tooth decay or nursing caries). Once a child’s diet includes anything besides breast-milk, erupted teeth are at risk for decay. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chance of preventing dental problems. Children with healthy teeth chew food easily and smile with confidence. Start your child now on a lifetime of good dental habits. Q. How can I prevent tooth… Read Full Post →

We have all been there. You are eating your favorite meal and all the sudden…pain! What do you do next? What if your child is running around the house and suddenly falls and chips a tooth? How do you deal with these emergencies? Being in the dental profession, of course our first recommendation is for you to come see us. But what if you can’t? What if you are stuck at home with no transportation? What if you live far from your closest dentist? We hope that this blog post can help you deal with some of these issues in the mean… Read Full Post →

When you change the oil in your car, you are not doing it only because it is what is recommended by professionals, but you also do it because you know that it is a preventive method to avoid a bigger issue with your vehicle. Going to your dentist for regular teeth cleaning can prevent many problems along the road as well, here are just five reasons why you should: 1. To prevent oral cancer: Did you know someone dies from oral cancer every hour of the day in the United States? What most people don’t usually know is that oral… Read Full Post →

Have you been thinking about our Kor system? Well, we have good news for you! During this whole month of May we will be promoting our Kor Whitening System. Las Cruces Dental Solutions carries this intense whitening cleaning product, and we want you to take advantage of the benefits of this great system! The KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching™ System is a clinically-developed and tested teeth whitening method that claims to improve upon many of the unresolved problems of older systems, including: impermanence, failure to correct deep intrinsic staining (such as tetracycline stains) and sensitivity. The KöR System has been developed… Read Full Post →

Do you suffer from migraine headaches? When you wake up, do you feel fabulous? (or is a sore, stiff jaw and sensitive teeth keeping you from feeling great?) Bruxism is a term that refers to teeth clenching or grinding.  This can occur both during daytime as well as during sleep, and most people are not aware that they do it.  More than half of all adults have this condition.  Symptoms include jaw pain, headaches (especially in the morning), tension of the facial muscles, sensitive teeth, worn teeth and front teeth getting shorter over time, as well as chipped or cracked… Read Full Post →