Services
Complete New Patient Exams
It goes without saying that a complete dental exam is the stepping stone of preventative dentistry as it allows us to identify potential issues and problem areas. Going for a complete dental exam twice a year is crucial for your dental health. If you’re looking for a dentist in Albuquerque for a complete dental exam,…
Crowns and Bridges
A dental crown is generally needed if you have to restore a broken or cracked tooth, to cover a dental implant, to hold a dental bridge in place or to cover misshapen or discolored teeth. If you’re in need of a dental crown and are looking for a dentist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you have…
Custom Athletic Mouthguards
There are a lot of challenges that stem from being actively involved in the practicing of a sport and dental injuries are undoubtedly amongst the most common ones. This is why athletic mouthguards are a very important piece of your sporting equipment that can protect your smile while you’re doing your favorite sport. If you’re…
Deep Dental Cleaning
There is a lot of merit in dental cleaning. Teeth issues most commonly arise because people fail to go through regular dental checkups and simple, painless dental deep cleaning. This is when cavities start to form, your breath deteriorates and other bad things to your teeth start to happen. Gallegos Family Dentistry offers quick, pain-free…
Dental Fillings
Dental fillings are placed in your teeth in cases when your family dentist has had to remove a tooth structure due to decay or fracture. In recent years dental filling materials have been substantially improved by many technological advancements, so they match your natural tooth color and aren’t as visible. Don’t think about silver amalgam…
Dental Implants
Dental Implants Near Me Millions of Americas suffer tooth loss despite improvements in dental care. This is mostly due to tooth decay, gingivitis or injury. For many years treatment was limited but today, dental implants are available. What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a small titanium screw that serves as the replacement…
Dental Sealants
Following good oral hygiene, brushing and flossing twice a day and going to the dentist twice a year are all necessary things to prevent problems with your teeth. However, these are not the only preventive measures you can take. Dr. Gallegos can also help you fight tooth decay with dental sealants, so if you’re looking…
Dentures and Partial Dentures
Dentures are replacements for missing teeth that can be taken out and put back into your mouth. It takes some time in order to get used to wearing them but once you do, you will feel like they are your natural teeth. Today’s dentures are natural looking and more comfortable than ever, so you feel…
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride and Dental Health Don’t let cavities ruin your perfect smile! Prevent caries with daily oral hygiene and dental fluoride – one more key to good oral health. It is naturally occurring mineral found in groundwater. Fluoride helps to prevent bacteria from eroding the enamel and repairs teeth at the microscopic stages of the disease….
Night Guards
Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, may be the reason why you often wake up with a toothache, jaw pain, headache or TMJ pain (joint near your ear canal). Clinching and grinding your teeth, especially at night, can lead to excessive wear on tooth enamel, broken teeth, abscessed teeth, and even TMJ pain. The easiest…
Periodontal Treatment. Gum Disease Therapy
Regular and appropriate oral hygiene, dental visits and professional cleanings are critical for keeping your teeth and gums healthy and to avoid complications such as a periodontal disease. However, even if you take good care of your teeth, you still may experience problems with your gums and may need a periodontal treatment. In case you…
Porcelain Dental Veneers
Dental Veneers are thin shells of ceramic or porcelain that bond directly to the front surfaces of your teeth. They are an ideal choice for improving your smile and have recently become very popular due to their simplicity and versatility. Dr. Gallegos can place porcelain veneers that can help you get the perfect Hollywood smile and…
Root Canal Treatment. Endodontics Therapy
With years of experience in the field of dentistry, Dr. Gallegos and his team are capable of carrying out clean, painless and quick root canal treatments, so if you need to get this procedure and are looking for a dentist in Albuquerque, contact us today! You might need a root canal treatment if your tooth…
Six Months Braces
We at Gallegos Family Dentistry want people of all ages to be confident and happy with their smiles. This is why we provide braces for teens and adults and one of the options we offer are Six Months Braces. This is a specific orthodontic technique used to correct cosmetic issues in adults and older teens….
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is an imminent part of the cosmetic dentistry field and it’s among the most important aspects of your good-looking smile. It can completely transform your smile and give you the confidence to show it all the time. If you’re looking to make your teeth white, bright and shiny and get teeth whitening by…
Tooth Extraction
We at Gallegos Family Dentistry strive to save teeth whenever that’s possible. However, a tooth extraction may be necessary and even recommended in certain instances. Sometimes the reason behind this decision is a severely decayed tooth, other times it’s a broken tooth that can’t be repaired, a poorly positioned tooth that interferes with an orthodontic…