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posted: May 17, 2023.

Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to El Paso Viva Dental right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying that Read more

posted: May 10, 2023.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more

posted: May 03, 2023.

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at El Paso Viva Dental. Everyone wants Read more

posted: Apr. 26, 2023.

You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out Read more

posted: Apr. 19, 2023.

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more

posted: Apr. 12, 2023.

You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read more

posted: Apr. 05, 2023.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more

posted: Mar. 29, 2023.

It is not uncommon to be concerned about your safety when you have dental X-rays performed. Putting on a heavy lead vest may make you apprehensive. The benefits of dental Read more

posted: Mar. 22, 2023.

the doctor and our team at El Paso Viva Dental hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a Read more

posted: Mar. 15, 2023.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more

posted: Mar. 08, 2023.

At El Paso Viva Dental, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after Read more

posted: Mar. 01, 2023.

At El Paso Viva Dental, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read more

posted: Feb. 22, 2023.

Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health of the teeth. Read more

posted: Feb. 15, 2023.

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, Read more

posted: Feb. 08, 2023.

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more

posted: Feb. 01, 2023.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more