General, Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry in Albuquerque

Dr. Bao’s office uses the latest technology to perform an array of dental services that will help your smile look even better and brighter. In general, cosmetic and laser dentistry in Albuquerque, Dr. Bao has the knowledge to give your mouth a healthy and youthful look. There are many treatment plans offered that can help a cavity, a crooked tooth, or a full smile change. Dr. Bao works with his patients to be sure that they get the treatment and care that they need. There are many treatments and procedures offer and Dr. Bao will answer any questions you may have at your next appointment.

 

We accept Medicaid and PPO policies, including:

 

Aetna PPO - Ameritas - Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Cigna PPO - Delta PPO - Guardian - Humana PPO - Medicaid for New Mexico (Blue Cross, Molina, Presbyterian, United Healthcare) - MetDental - United Concordia - United Healthcare

 

Should you not have Medicaid or insurance, please look at our membership program.

 

General Dental Procedures
Dental Cleanings
One of the most important procedures for keeping your teeth healthy are dental cleanings. The hygienists at Dr. Bao’s office can get your teeth clean and healthy just be doing these routine cleanings. This also takes a lot of work on your...
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Dental Exams and X-Rays
Routine dental exams are important to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Additionally, they can help to avoid the financial costs associated with large treatment plans later on. The Academy of General Dentistry recommends twice yearly checkups...
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Composite Fillings
When treating a cavity, the dentist will remove the decayed portion of your tooth and fill it with another substance. This procedure is called a filling. There are multiple options for the material to be used in the filling, the most common of...
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Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is treatment used to repair and save a tooth that has been infected due to a deep cavity or cracked tooth. The treatment involves removing the pulp and the nerves of the tooth, and cleaning the infected area. A tooth's pulp and...
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Tooth Extractions
A dental extraction is the procedure to remove a tooth from your mouth. A dental extraction is most commonly required if one of your teeth is damaged beyond practical repair. The most common reasons for tooth extractions include: Severe...
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Laser Dentistry
Laser dentistry could be the best choice for you if you're worried about needles, drills, and numbness during a dental cleaning.   Within laser dentistry, the painless tool - the "laser" - elivers energy in the form of...
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Same Day Crowns
A dental crown is used when a tooth is broken or decayed to such an extent that fillings aren't able to repair the problem. The crown is able to provide a protective shell around the damaged or decayed tooth to strengthen it, as well as to...
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Teeth Whitening
Our teeth can discolor through the years as our enamel wears down. The wearing down of enamel allows dentin, a yellow color substance that makes the core of our teeth, to show through. This is what gives our teeth a yellowish tint. Teeth whitening...
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Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a false tooth that is used to fill the gap created by a missing tooth or teeth. A gap between your teeth can be potentially dangerous to your dental health, as it can cause your teeth to shift resulting in a change in your bite...
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Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin custom made shells that cover the front surface of your tooth to improve their appearance. They are made of tooth colored materials and can be used to improve the color of teeth that have been worn down or stained....
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Dental Bonding
Dental Bonding is a restoration procedure in which a tooth-colored resin is bonded to a tooth and cured with an ultraviolet light. Bonding is faster and less expensive than veneers or crowns, and can thus be a good option to make small cosmetic...
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Dental Inlays and Onlays
Dental inlays and onlays are a more conservative approach to tooth restoration than full crowns. The are used to repair rear teeth that have mild to moderate tooth decay, or for cracked teeth where the damage does not warrant a dental crown....
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Advanced Dentistry
Dental Implants
Dental implants are becoming an increasingly popular method for replacing missing teeth. In this procedure, titanium supports are surgically fused with your jawbone, and act as an anchor for naturally looking false teeth. Dental implants are not...
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