Preventive Dental Care in Albuquerque
Dental Cleanings & Exams for Every Age in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dental cleanings and exams at Sandia Smiles keep your whole family’s smiles healthy and catch small problems early before they turn into pain or bigger bills. At every visit, our gentle team removes plaque and tartar, checks each tooth and your gums and screens for oral cancer, then explains what we find in plain language. Your care is led by Dr. Duane Marshall, a U.S. Air Force veteran and honors graduate of the OHSU School of Dentistry, who offers IV sedation for nervous patients. We care for all ages from a child’s first checkup to cleanings for grandparents right here on the northwest side of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Gentle Preventive Dentistry for All Ages in Albuquerque, NM
Comprehensive teeth cleanings, exams, and family preventive care that keep every smile healthy.
At Sandia Smiles Dental Center, we offer a full range of preventive dental care to help every member of your family keep a healthy, confident smile. Led by Dr. Duane Marshall, our gentle team provides personalized teeth cleanings, exams, and preventive treatments for patients of all ages across Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding northwest-side neighborhoods. Our preventive dental care services include:
- Arestin: An antibiotic treatment that targets the bacteria behind gum infection and inflammation. Paired with scaling and root planing, Arestin reaches plaque and bacteria deep below the gumline, where brushing and flossing can not.
- Child Dentistry: We help your child build healthy habits from their first visit around age one through the teen years. Sandia Smiles provides gentle child dentistry, including cavity prevention, checkups, dental sealants, and more.
- Dental Exams and Check Ups: Routine exams let Dr. Marshall assess your oral health, recommend better home care, and catch issues like decay or early gum disease before they become bigger, costlier problems
- Dental Sealants: A thin protective barrier applied to back teeth that blocks food, plaque, and acids a quick, painless way to prevent tooth decay, especially in children.
- Gum Disease Treatments: Alongside Arestin, we provide thorough periodontal exams and deep cleanings to treat gum disease, plus personalized guidance to keep it from returning.
- Oral Hygiene: Strong daily habits are the foundation of a healthy smile. Our hygienists show you how to care for your teeth and gums, recommend the right products, and provide gentle professional cleanings.
- Teeth Cleaning: Our gentle, thorough dental cleanings (prophylaxis) remove plaque and tartar to keep your gums healthy and stop gum disease before it starts.
- Tooth Extractions: We always aim to preserve your natural teeth. When an extraction is necessary, our team makes the process as comfortable and gentle as possible, with sedation available.
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At Sandia Smiles, we are dedicated to providing our patients with quality dental care in a welcoming and friendly environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Albuquerque Dental Care
Answers about insurance, costs, emergencies, and what to expect at Sandia Smiles and if you don’t see your question, just call (505) 792-1585.
How much is a dental cleaning without insurance in Albuquerque?
The cost depends on whether you need a routine cleaning or a deep cleaning. Without insurance, Sandia Smiles offers flexible payment plans, CareCredit and Sunbit financing, and a cash discount. Call (505) 792-1585 for a clear estimate before you book.
What is the difference between a regular cleaning and a deep cleaning?
A regular cleaning maintains healthy gums above the gumline. A deep cleaning scaling and root planning treats gum disease by removing bacteria from below the gumline, around the tooth roots
At what age should my child first see a dentist?
The American Dental Association recommends a first visit by your child’s first birthday, or within six months of their first tooth. We keep that first appointment friendly and pressure-free see our children’s dentistry. A regular cleaning maintains healthy gums above the gumline. A deep cleaning scaling and root planning treats gum disease by removing bacteria from below the gumline, around the tooth roots
Do you accept PPO insurance for cleanings?
Yes. We accept all major PPO dental plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, and MetLife, and we file your claims for you. Without insurance, we offer payment plans and financing
What are the early signs of gum disease?
Bleeding when you brush or floss, lasting bad breath, and red, swollen, or tender gums. Catching it early makes treatment simpler and more affordable, so tell us at your next exam.
HOURS OF OPERATION
- Mon8:00am - 5:oopm
- Tue8:00am - 5:oopm
- Wed8:00am - 5:oopm
- Thur8:00am - 5:oopm
- Fri8:00am - 4:oopm
- Sat - SunClosed
*Closed Alternating Mondays & Fridays