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25/12/2025

Recordatorio de horas de vacaciones ✨🎄
Mientras haces planes para celebrar la temporada, nos complace recordarte que el Puente Internacional Progreso está abierto las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, incluidos todos los días festivos. 🌉

Ya sea que cruce para celebrar en familia, disfrute de las compras y cenas en Nuevo Progreso, o simplemente de paso, nuestros horarios nunca cambian. 🛍️🍽️

Abierto día y noche, todo el año. 🕰️
¡Viajes seguros y felices fiestas de todos nosotros en el Puente Internacional Progreso! 🎁 🥳

Holiday Hours Reminder ✨🎄
As you make plans to celebrate the season, we’re happy to remind you that the Progreso International Bridge is open 24/7 including all holidays. 🌉

Whether you’re crossing to celebrate with family, enjoy shopping and dining in Nuevo Progreso, or simply passing through, our hours never change. 🛍️🍽️

Open day and night, all year long. 🕰️
Safe travels and happy holidays from all of us at the Progreso International Bridge! 🎁 🥳

22/12/2025

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it no longer receives stimulation from chewing. As a result, the body begins to break down the unused bone — a process called bone resorption.

Research shows that up to 25% of the jawbone can be lost within the first year if a missing tooth is not replaced. This bone loss mainly affects the alveolar bone, which supports the teeth, and it progresses most rapidly during the first 6–12 months.

Over time, bone loss can lead to shifting teeth, bite problems, facial changes, and difficulty placing dental implants later. What starts as a single missing tooth can gradually affect overall oral health.

Replacing missing teeth early — especially with options that restore chewing forces — helps preserve jawbone strength, facial structure, and long-term dental health.

20/11/2025

When patients hear the word “radiation,” it often causes unnecessary concern. However, modern dental X-rays are among the safest medical imaging tools used today. The amount of radiation is extremely small—comparable to everyday sources we barely notice. For example:

Eating a banana exposes you to natural radiation from potassium; a single dental X-ray delivers about the same amount as eating a few bananas.

Spending a few minutes in sunlight actually exposes you to more radiation than a dental X-ray.

A short airplane flight exposes you to several times more radiation than a full set of dental X-rays.

Advances in technology have made dental X-rays even safer. Older film-based X-rays required higher radiation doses, but today’s digital sensors reduce exposure by up to 90% while producing clearer, more detailed images. These improvements help dentists catch problems earlier and treat them more effectively.

Dentists also take multiple safety measures to protect you, including using lead aprons, thyroid collars, and strictly following the ALARA principle—keeping radiation “As Low As Reasonably Achievable.” This means X-rays are only taken when necessary for diagnosis or treatment planning, never without a clear purpose.

In short, the radiation from dental X-rays is minimal, carefully controlled, and far outweighed by the benefits of early detection. Rather than posing a risk, dental X-rays are a vital tool for maintaining your teeth, jaw, and overall health.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical evaluation. The accompanying image is for illustrative purposes only.

01/08/2025

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04/11/2024

Five🖐🏻 warning signs🚨 that should make you think 💭 about Sjögren Syndrome 🏜 in an adult:

1️⃣ Presence of rapidly advancing caries, affecting cervical area and/or interproximal areas.

2️⃣ Persistent or repetitive angular keloilitis👄.

3️⃣ Mirrors or lower tongues stick to the mucosa ("they stick" literally) when you do the oral exam🔎.

4️⃣ Sand feeling in the eyes👁👁, need to place artificial 🥲 tears or moisturize the eyes constantly.

5️⃣ Joint pain, fatigue or constant tiredness😴, as well as the increase in volume of one or all major salivary glands.

SS, although it is a rare disease, greatly deteriorates the quality of life ☹, therefore the early diagnosis is vital for the patient.
GM Dental Care

10/10/2024

Regular trips to the dentist can keep your and your family’s teeth in great condition, but how often does ‘regular’ mean? On this page we take a closer look at how often you should see a dentist.

How often you get a check-up at the dentist depends on your individual oral health. People with a higher risk of oral diseases should see a dentist every three to six months; people with a low risk should have a check-up one to two years. Children should have check-ups every six months.

These time frames are quite different to the usual advice of seeing a dentist every six months, but these recommendations come from a 2021 study by Dundee University, Manchester University and Cochrane Oral Health. But what do the results mean for you? Read on and we will look at the recommendations in more detail.
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05/10/2024

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08/09/2022

You’ve probably heard the saying, you are what you eat; well that's particularly true for your teeth and gums.
Those starchy or sugary foods we love are also loved by the bacteria in your mouth that can cause tooth decay and gum disease.

The difference between a healthy smile and frequent visits to the dentist has a lot to do with your diet. Even with a good oral hygiene routine (brushing twice a day, flossing once a day), it can still be hard to keep your teeth healthy over the long term.

Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods from all the food groups promotes healthy teeth and gums. This means maintain a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, protein foods, calcium-rich foods and whole grains for a healthy smile as well as a healthy body.

So, which foods are best for teeth and gum health?
Some of the best foods for healthy teeth are fresh fruits and veggies because of their high nutritional value and added teeth cleaning benefits. Then, there’s calcium-rich foods, such as low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and cheese, fortified soy drinks, tofu, canned salmon, almonds and dark green leafy vegetables that help promote strong teeth and bones. Chewing on crunchy foods gets the saliva going, which along with water, helps to wash away plaque causing bacteria and food particles. So if you want to learn more about how to keep a healthy smile, Follow and Like GM Dental Care for more information.

12/08/2022

Gum recession, also known as receding gums or gingival recession, is the exposure in the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and/or migration of the gum margin from the crown of the teeth. The most common cause of gum recession is periodontal disease and brushing way too hard.

A very common way to treat gingival recession is gum grafting, where areas of gum recession can be regenerated with new gum tissue using a variety of gum grafting procedures, and performed by a dentist or a specialist in periodontics (periodontist).

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18/07/2022

In general dentistry, toothaches are defined as any pain or ache in or around a tooth. While modern dentists have a thorough understanding of the causes and treatments for toothaches, people experiencing them may be frustrated by the discomfort. Those with a toothache may feel sharp or dull pain and sensitivity to temperature or chewing.

The reasons for toothaches
In order to pick the appropriate course of action for toothache pain and avoid any future issues, it is helpful to understand the causes of toothache pain.

Tooth decay
Tooth decay is one of the top causes of toothaches. When erosion occurs on the outer surface of the tooth, a cavity can form. Bacteria gathers into a sticky layer on the tooth. This layer is known as plaque. The plaque feeds on starches and sugars in food particles and generates an acid that deteriorates the tooth’s enamel. The decayed enamel causes weak spots and holes in the tooth and forms a cavity over time.

When decay spreads inward toward the middle layer of the tooth, or dentin, it causes sensitivity to temperature and touch. If enamel is weak, a dentist may recommend a prescription toothpaste with added fluoride and encourage more flossing. After a cavity is found, a dentist typically fills the cavity to treat it.

Tooth pulpitis
Decay that extends into the pulp of the tooth causes pulpitis. The nerve pulp is the tissue in the center of the tooth and it contains blood vessels and nerves. When decays reach the pulp, it becomes inflamed and irritated. The inflammation increases the pressure inside the tooth and surrounding areas. Trauma to a tooth or multiple invasive procedures may also cause pulpitis. Extreme sensitivity to hot or cold is the primary symptom of this condition.

Abscessed tooth
When cavities or pulpitis are left untreated, the bacteria may build up in the pulp chamber. Eventually, the pulp chamber attempts to drain the buildup at the tip of the tooth’s root, which creates immense pressure. The pain from the abscess is constant and worsens with pressure from chewing. General dentistry treatment is paramount to preventing severe pain and swelling.

Grinding teeth
Some people clench or grind their teeth while sleeping. This is known as bruxism and often occurs without the person’s awareness. Over time, the repeated motion pressure can cause tooth sensitivity or pain. Dentists may recommend a mouth guard to prevent damage from bruxism.

Damaged tooth
Trauma to the mouth can cause a cracked or fractured tooth. Sports injuries or even biting down on a hard object may damage the tooth. Cracked teeth may be sensitive to temperature or sweet or sour foods, and can be painful. Identifying the type of crack is crucial for proper treatment. An experienced professional dentist can identify the specific issue and offer treatment for a cracked tooth that is causing tooth pain.

See a dentist
Be sure to attend annual dental appointments for professional cleaning and checkups. Always bring up any concerns with the dentist during an appointment and explain all of the symptoms. When experiencing an intense toothache, do not wait but make an emergency appointment immediately. Those who experience a toothache for multiple days in a row, have a fever or infection along with the toothache or have a cracked or chipped tooth should see a dentist immediately.

Conclusion
Even with the knowledge of the causes of toothache pain, it can be difficult to determine the cause for each specific case. A general dentistry professional is a recommended resource for assessing the cause and treatment plan for toothache pain.

28/10/2021

Dental and oral health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental cavities and gum disease, and has also been linked to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a lifelong commitment. The earlier you learn proper oral hygiene habits — such as brushing, flossing, and limiting your sugar intake — the easier it’ll be to avoid costly dental procedures and long-term health issues. Available appointments, you can call or message us on here. For more information on how you can get a discount check out GM Dental Care.