Locally owned and operated, LoPour & Associates DDS Smiles By Design, is a general and cosmetic dental practice serving New Mexico families for nearly 20 years. We see all ages. We are passionate about patient education, helping patient's achieve their optimal oral and overall systemic health while also addressing any aesthetic or cosmetic concerns you may have about your smile. Dr. Greg LoPour ha
s consistently been recognized as one of America’s TOP 100 DENTISTS as well ALBUQUERQUE’S TOP COSMETIC DENTIST. With our very own in-office lab and lab ceramist, our exceptional dental team--many who have worked alongside Dr. LoPour for nearly 20 years—you can be assured we provide exceptional quality care when it comes to your smile and overall oral health. We are here to help you achieve a beautiful and healthy smile that is natural looking and feels great! Health is a valuable component in today’s world considering the instability and uncertainty of both healthcare coverage and our economy. Investing in your teeth by achieving an optimal level of oral health and then maintaining that level through easy and inexpensive dental maintenance allows you more time and freedom for other important things in life. Prevention is key. Addressing problems before they happen reduces unexpected visits to the dentist. Invest in your smile and in your health now and visit us to establish a good dental maintenance program. We provide dental services that include full mouth restorations, veneers, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, one-appointment restorations (crowns), in-office teeth whitening, fillings, sealants, mouth guards, sleep apnea, oral surgery (extractions), laser gum surgery, digital radiography, oral cancer checks and we are licensed in conscious oral sedation. Call to schedule an appointment and take control of your most important investment...YOU. New Mexico is our community and we would love the opportunity to serve you and your family. Please visit our web site at www.smilesbydesign.biz for more information or to request an appointment. New Patient appointments are so important as they establish a baseline regarding your current oral health and the state of your gums and teeth. During out New Patient Appointment, you have time to sit down and visit with Dr. LoPour to discuss your concerns and needs regarding your overall smile and oral health. Dr. LoPour will perform a Full Mouth Comprehensive Exam. While a good oral examination can tell a lot, the addition of a set of Full Mouth Digital X-rays offers a look at your teeth below the gum line, in between hard to see areas as well as inside the root of the tooth itself. By diagnosing problem areas of decay and or fractures at their earliest possible stage, only minimal treatment and minimal cost are involved. You will also see one of our exceptionally skilled registered dental hygienists for a dental cleaning during your new patient appointment. Over the years dental hygiene has evolved and so have the goals for cleaning your teeth. We use a combination of a tunable ultrasonic scaler and a hand held scaler to gently and effectively clean your gums. Experts today agree that the best results for nonsurgical periodontal therapy are achieved by a combination approach of using both power ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments. Depending on the health of your gums at your appointment, an additional cleaning may be needed to help remove hard deposits, known as Calculus or tartar, which can collect and attach the tooth and root surfaces. If not removed, your gums can continue to have inflammation and infections eventually leading to periodontal disease and even loss of teeth. We want to build life long relationships with our patients based on trust and service. Our reward is a confident healthy smiling patient that is in control of his or her oral health maintenance program. Sincerely,
D. Greg LoPour DDS
