a smiling older man with gray hair sitting comfortably indoors. He is wearing a light blue shirt and looking directly at the camera, appearing happy and relaxed. The background is softly blurred, with a window and curtain visible. In the top right corner, there is the Desert Ridge Dental logo

What Is the Cost of Dental Implants?

What is the cost of dental implants for 1 or multiple teeth? Missing teeth can have a negative impact on your smile and make it harder to speak clearly and chew food. Dental implants offer an option for replacing teeth you might have lost due to decay or damage, so you can enjoy the benefits of having a beautiful smile. …

a dentist and a dental assistant performing a procedure on a patient who is lying in a dental chair. The dentist is wearing a mask and gloves, and using a dental tool with a light. The assistant is also wearing gloves and standing nearby. The text overlay on the image reads "Now offering Emergency Dentistry." At the bottom of the image, there is a blue banner with the logo and name "Desert Ridge Dental."

Emergency Dentistry & COVID 19

At Desert Ridge Dental we’re dedicated to keeping our team, our families and our patients safe in every way we can. We have embraced social distancing practices and standards for cleanliness as well as the recommendations of the New Mexico Department of Health to limit the number of patients we see, by only treating emergencies. We want to thank you, …

Mark's Testimonial about his experience getting dental implants.

Mark’s Testimonial

Mark is a patient and friend of ours who has been suffering with a bad tooth for a while now, but not anymore. His smile had become pretty uncomfortable and we were happy to help him make it comfortable and functional again. Mark has offered to tell his story and we’re happy to let you hear it here:   “My …

Rosie's Testimonial about getting implant dentures at Desert Ridge Dental.

Rosie’s Testimonial

Rosie has been a patient and friend of ours for a while now. Her smile was becoming pretty uncomfortable and she needed our help to make it beautiful to look at and functional to use, again. Rosie has a beautiful voice so we’re going to let her tell you her experience in her own words: “My name is Rosie and …

Mary's Testimonial about her experience with recieving braces.

Mary’s Testimonial

Mary is a local working mother. She and her whole family come to Desert Ridge Dental to keep their smiles clean and bright. Mary has recently taken her smile to the top of its game and would like to tell you her story in her own words: “My name is Mary, and I have 3 kids and our entire family …

Desert Ridge Dental- Lorinda's Testimonial with receiving implants.

Lorinda’s Testimonial

Our amazing patient’s at Desert Ridge Dental have trusted us with their oral health for years and in some cases, with a little bit more. Lorinda is a great patient who was going through a rough patch when we met her and now she’s got her confidence and her smile back. Here’s her story: “My name is Lorinda and I’m …

The person is lying down on their back for a sedation operation, wearing a gray shirt. A dental bib is draped over their chest. The individual is wearing a wristwatch on their left wrist. A person with long hair, possibly a dental professional, is leaning over them, partially visible on the right side of the image.

Sedation Dentistry Options Video

What are My Sedation Dentistry Options Here at Desert Ridge Dental, we see patients every day that have high fears and anxieties about coming to the dentist. For most of those patients, it takes a tremendous amount of courage just to get in the door, they’ve been putting off their work for 5, 10, 15, 20 years. Because we’re able …

Charyl's Testimonial

Cheryl’s Testimonial

We have some amazing patients here at Desert Ridge Dental and some of them have been with us for years, even following us from office to office before we opened this practice. One of these great patients is Cheryl, and she was kind enough to be interviewed for a video testimonial (below) that we’ve transcribed below. “My name is Cheryl …

An older couple standing outdoors in a scenic, grassy area. The man, with short hair and wearing glasses, has his arm around the woman, who has short blonde hair. They are both dressed in casual, warm clothing. The woman is leaning her head on the man's shoulder, and they both appear content and happy. In the background, there are rolling hills and a few buildings, suggesting a rural or countryside setting.

5 Reasons to Switch to Implant Dentures

Why Choose Implant Dentures? Your smile is one of your greatest assets and sometimes one of the first impressions that you make. When teeth are lost due to damage, age, or gum disease, it can not only leave you with gaps in your smile but also can result in skin sagging in your face. While traditional dentures were usually the …

an older couple standing close together, smiling and looking at each other affectionately. The man is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a striped tie, and he has a white rose boutonniere pinned to his lapel. The woman, with shoulder-length brown hair, is dressed in a light-colored lace dress. She has her hand on the man's shoulder, and they both appear happy and content.

Full Arch Dental Implants

Improve your smile with full arch dental implants Full arch dental implants are a great solution to the problems caused by the loss of permanent teeth. At Desert Ridge Dental, we can create a denture-like set of replacement teeth for your upper teeth, lower teeth or both. We completely customize each tooth so that it perfectly aligns with the teeth …