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Dr. Joseph Bowers, D.M.D.

Dentist

Dr. Joseph Bowers practices Periodontics in Albuquerque, NM. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Bowers has expertise in the treatment of oral inflammation and often treats problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Some treatments that Dr. Bowers provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.
Dr. Joseph Bowers, D.M.D.
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Accepting new patients

Is it necessary to get fillings in baby teeth?

Please share the age of the child and the degree of the diagnosis requiring a filling.

Will gum inflammation go away on its own?

Not without your assistance.

Is it normal for new dentures to hurt?

Yes, after the insertion of new dentures, it may require an adjustment for comfort.

How long does it take to extract a molar?

Surgical extraction are dependent upon the position of the tooth and anatomy, concerns which the surgeon may establish.

Can you sleep with rubber bands on your braces?

Yes one can sleep with elastics on the braces

How do you use a dental scaler to remove tartar?

Scalers are designed to remove tartar via anatomical areas of the mouth per dentist. Allow the dentist to direct the understanding.

How long after a crown is cemented can I eat?

Dependent on the objective of the crown replacement via temporary, time may vary from 3-5 minutes.