Dental Blog - Santa Fe NM Dentist

Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

For many of our patients at Jorge Ferreira, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies, you Read more
Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more
Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read more
The Safety of Dental X-Rays
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to Read more
Types Of Dentures Available
posted: Apr. 22, 2021.

Are you considering dentures from your dentist in Santa Fe, NM, also Serving Los Alamos, Espanola, Pojoaque Valley, and Taos, NM?Ask your dentist, Dr. Jorge Ferreira, about dentures to see Read more
How Crowns Help Your Smile
posted: Jan. 19, 2021.

How Crowns Help Your Smile. Losing a tooth is never easy, but your dentist can help bring back your smile, and maybe even save you from an extraction, thanks to dental Read more
Seeing Your Dentist Twice a Year
posted: Dec. 23, 2020.

Regular visits to the dentist prevent periodontal disease, decay, infection, and mouth cancers. Annual cleanings can also treat these problems if and when they arise. At Sonrisa Dental, Dr. Jorge Read more
Avoid Coronavirus Misinformation
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

A Doctor's Tips for Spotting Fake COVID-19 News As we all try to stay safe from COVID-19, arming yourself with accurate news information has never been more important – but it’s Read more
Calming Your Child's Coronavirus Fears
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

Schools are closing. Sports and other activities have been canceled. Everything is changing. In the midst of this chaos, how do parents keep kids from stressing too much? "For families, this Read more
Coronavirus Myths & Facts
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

As Coronavirus Myths Multiply, Experts Sort Fact From Fiction The new coronavirus continues its steady march through the U.S. population, bringing with it a second plague: potentially dangerous myths and rumors Read more
Coronavirus: Is It Safe to Get Deliveries?
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

With more than 50% of the U.S. population living under stay-at-home restrictions, companies that deliver food and household goods are inundated with orders. As they scramble to meet the demand, Read more
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

The new coronavirus epidemic that started in Wuhan, China, in late December is now in dozens of countries, including the United States. Here are answers to key questions about the Read more
Do I have COVID-19 or a cold?
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

Do I have COVID-19 or a cold? If you don't have a fever and your eyes aren't itchy, it's probably the common cold, not COVID-19. Do I have COVID-19 or allergies?It's probably Read more
How Long Does the Coronavirus Live on Surfaces?
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. When someone who is infected coughs or sneezes, they send droplets containing the virus into the air. A healthy Read more
How to Weather Social Isolation
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

Social distancing has become the new normal, with one-third of Americans now under stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, but experts say that level of isolation can be hard Read more
The Power of Hand-Washing to Prevent Coronavirus
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.

The single most important piece of advice health experts can give to help us stay safe from COVID-19 is this one: Wash your hands. "In the final analysis, it's the hands. Read more