My Blog - Petra I. Mayer DDS | Female Periodontist Albuquerque, NM

Restoring Your Smile and Dental Health with Bone Grafting
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Injuries to our teeth and gums can have harmful effects on the bone tissue and structures that support them. In turn, this damage can impact both the appearance and the Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Five Reasons for Your Bad Breath
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority Read more
The Safety of Dental X-Rays
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to Read more
Dental Implants for Missing Teeth
posted: Sep. 15, 2021.

When you lose teeth, dental implants in Albuquerque, NM, can provide you with the long-term replacement that you need to complete your smile. Over the years, implants have become one of the most Read more
Dental Implants for Missing Teeth
posted: Sep. 15, 2021.

When you lose teeth, dental implants in Albuquerque, NM, can provide you with the long-term replacement that you need to complete your smile. Over the years, implants have become one of the most Read more
Understanding Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put Read more
Do I Need a Tooth Extraction?
posted: Sep. 13, 2021.

Your periodontist, Dr. Petra Mayer, performs tooth extractions for patients with damaged teeth. Sometimes when a tooth is damaged, it's best for the health of your mouth to remove it Read more
Do I Need a Tooth Extraction?
posted: Sep. 13, 2021.

Your periodontist, Dr. Petra Mayer, performs tooth extractions for patients with damaged teeth. Sometimes when a tooth is damaged, it's best for the health of your mouth to remove it Read more
September is National Gum Care Month!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

Can you believe it's already September? At Petra I Mayer DDS, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize Read more
Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Albuquerque, New Mexico office for checkups and necessary dental Read more
Some General Rules for General Anesthesia
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

If you have periodontal surgery scheduled at our Albuquerque, New Mexico office, you have many options for your choice of anesthesia. After all, the doctor and our team are trained Read more
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read more
Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read more
Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read more