Dr. Joseph Bowers
Dentist | Periodontics
4550 Eubank Blvd Ne Suite 207 Albuquerque NM, 87111About
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.
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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. READ MORE
Can a dental bridge be done in one day?
yes READ MORE
Will gum inflammation go away on its own?
Not without your assistance. READ MORE
Is it normal for new dentures to hurt?
Yes, after the insertion of new dentures, it may require an adjustment for comfort. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Can you sleep with rubber bands on your braces?
Yes one can sleep with elastics on the braces READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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Get to know Dentist Dr. Joseph Bowers, who serves the population of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dr. Bowers is a dentist currently practicing with his private practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery DegreeDoctor of Medicine in Dentistry.
To earn a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, students generally need a four-year undergraduate education. Afterward, they go to dental school for another four years of educational, clinical and dental laboratory training. After graduating with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, dentists have to pass rigorous examinations. In the United States, dentists must pass the National Board Dental Examinations, which is a national written exam. They also have to pass a state exam to be licensed to practice there. With such extensive education and examination requirements, patients can rest assured that any dentist with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry is well qualified.
General dentists provide a wide array of services that are vital to patients’ continued health. These services include preventive services, including helping to maintain good oral health by stopping disease before it takes hold in the mouth; restorative services, such as receiving timely and appropriate treatment when a problem is identified; as well as cosmetic services, including performing a range of cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, and even porcelain veneers. General dentists also address overall health concerns as oral health is seen as the mirror of general health. In fact, some dental problems may reflect issues in other parts of the body and vice versa.
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