Parkway Dental: Michael D Haight, DDS

Yes, there are many reasons why patients may benefit from sedation dentistry. This treatment is appropriate for anyone who has: - Dental anxiety or phobias - A history of traumatic dental experiences - A sensitive gag reflex - Generalized anxiety disorder

At Parkway Dental, we offer a few options for sedation: - Nitrous Oxide - Oral Conscious Sedation - IV Sedation

If you are experiencing an issue with your teeth or mouth and are unsure if it’s an emergency, it is best to reach out to an experienced dentist. A member of our staff can advise you over the phone on whether emergency care is appropriate, and make necessary arrangements for prompt treatment. Call our office to determine if you are experiencing a dental emergency that needs urgent attention. We provide dental care to patients living in Albuquerque, NM, and all surrounding communities.

Some common dental emergencies include: - Toothache - Cracked tooth - Loose tooth - Persistent bleeding - Swollen jaw - Gum swelling or bleeding - Damaged restoration

Because every smile makeover is unique to the patient's needs, we provide a quote during your first consultation at our Albuquerque, NM, dental office. The cost of your treatment will depend on your individual aesthetic concerns, the procedures included in your treatment, and the condition of your smile.

A smile makeover is a custom combination of cosmetic dentistry procedures aimed at concealing or correcting a variety of cosmetic flaws. This treatment is the perfect solution for patients who want to address multiple imperfections rather than a single flaw. In many cases, our dentist can perform more than one procedure in a single appointment, reducing the overall number of office visits needed to achieve the desired results.

Typically, anyone who is missing most or all of their natural teeth is a good candidate for full dentures. If you are looking for a more durable solution for replacing your missing teeth, we also offer implant-supported dentures. Since this option requires dental implant surgery, patients must have healthy gums and adequate jawbone density to qualify.

At Parkway Dental, we believe that cost should never prohibit patients from receiving the dental care they need. If insurance only covers a portion of your treatment or none at all, we offer cost-effective solutions to help cover out-of-pocket expenses, such as Compassionate Finance™. This payment plan option includes fixed interest rates and flexible terms so that costs can be broken down into manageable monthly payments.

The two primary types of professional whitening are in-office teeth whitening and at-home whitening. Ask our dentist which option would suit you best based on your needs and expectations.

We recommend full mouth reconstruction to anyone suffering from multiple ongoing dental issues. This treatment allows our dentist to target a wide range of health problems, including: - Extensive decay - Missing teeth - Gum disease - Misaligned teeth - Broken or fractured teeth and infected teeth

A full mouth reconstruction is a custom combination of restorative dentistry treatments that address the oral health issues impacting the function of your mouth. This treatment is fully tailored to each patient's unique dental needs. While one patient may only need two or three procedures to achieve his or her goals, others may require more. Our dentists can discuss your options with you during your consultation.

Dr. Haight will supply you with all necessary aftercare information before you leave our office, but here are a few general aftercare tips you can follow to maintain your results: - Avoid chewing on hard objects - Take care when eating and drinking - Consider a night guard - Maintain your oral hygiene - Attend regular checkups

Getting veneers isn't uncomfortable, and can typically be completed with just local anesthetic. However, if you have dental anxiety, we have sedation available. The three types of sedation available at our office are: - Nitrous oxide sedation - Oral conscious sedation - IV sedation

Function and aesthetics: Replacing gapped teeth with implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures can restore function, aesthetics, and confidence. Improved oral health: Because dental implants act as artificial tooth roots, this helps to prevent misalignment and further tooth loss. A long-lasting solution: Our implants are made of 100 percent medical-grade titanium. When properly maintained through regular dental checkups and at-home care, your dental implants can last 40 years or longer.

When considering the price of dental implants, there are several aspects to keep in mind. A fully restored tooth with a dental implant is made up of three parts: the implant post, the connector screw or abutment, and the restoration. At Parkway Dental in Albuquerque, NM, we offer several types of implant-supported restorations, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. Our base pricing for dental implants begins at: - $2,222 per dental implant - $954 per abutment - $1,552 per single implant-supported crown - These prices do not reflect the final cost if you are covered by dental insurance. Furthermore, your final treatment cost can vary substantially based on your unique needs.

Our office has both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

To schedule your consultation, contact us online, or call us at (505) 738-0645.

Our office has designated parking lots located on both sides of the building.

Our Albuquerque, NM, office gladly accepts payment through Compassionate Finance™, a third-party lender that allows patients to select a monthly payment amount that works for their budget.

Our office accepts most major dental insurance providers. Each provider and plan is going to offer individual levels of coverage.

Our office offers a variety of dental services including: - Dental Implants - Veneers - Full Mouth Reconstruction - Dental Crowns - Teeth Whitening - Smile Makeovers - Root Canals - Sedation Dentistry - Clear Aligners - Dentures

Biannual teeth cleanings give our dentist the opportunity to remove plaque and tartar, as well as assess your overall oral health. We use Guided Biofilm Therapy, a state-of-the-art technique that improves the effectiveness of this necessary treatment. Some patients may need to visit our Albuquerque, NM, office more frequently if they have a family history of tooth decay or if they have gum disease.

Traditionally, dental crowns were fabricated in a laboratory. Often, this process took two or more weeks to complete. At our Albuquerque practice, our CEREC system combines computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to fabricate porcelain restorations in a single appointment.

Fast: Whitening treatments are one of the fastest ways to achieve a more dazzling smile. If you choose an in-office procedure, we can make lackluster smiles look brilliant in as little as 20 minutes. Inexpensive: Tooth whitening is one of the most affordable procedures in cosmetic dentistry. Safe: Over-the-counter products can cause dental sensitivity and even damage your enamel. Meanwhile, professional tooth whitening overseen by your dentist is completely safe and comfortable. Dramatic results: Our LED whitening systems and prescription-grade bleaching gels remove years of tooth stains, completely transforming the appearance of your smile. Some of our options can whiten teeth by up to eight shades in one treatment. Customized: You never know what you'll end up with when you buy over-the-counter whitening products. With professional treatment, you can choose the exact shade of white for your teeth, giving you custom, natural-looking results.

People with sleep apnea are at a higher risk of developing serious health issues. At Parkway Dental, our doctors help patients overcome sleep apnea. Treatment options include CPAP therapy and oral appliance therapy.

Sleep apnea can lead to dry mouth, tooth decay, grinding, gingivitis, and more.

Orthodontic treatment with clear aligner systems like SureSmile and Invisalign offers several advantages over traditional treatment with braces. Some of these advantages include: Convenience: Because the aligner trays are removable, individuals can eat what they like. Discreet: Aligner trays are made from clear thermoplastic. Therefore, they are virtually invisible. Comfort: Conventional braces use metal wires and brackets that can irritate the oral soft tissues. Aligner trays are made of smooth plastic, making this option more comfortable.

Our office offers SureSmile and Invisalign clear aligner systems for our patients to straighten their smile without the use of traditional metal braces.

At other practices, it can take several weeks to fabricate and place a crown, which can feel like a lifetime if you're looking for timely care. At Parkway Dental, we can customize and place a dental crown in one appointment, which is a fraction of the time you'd spend waiting elsewhere. Whether you want to protect a damaged tooth or cosmetically enhance your smile with a crown, our team can give you prompt, high-quality results.

Anesthesia: If you qualify for a same-day crown, your dentist can begin by numbing your tooth and gums for your comfort. Sedation options are also available. Prepping the tooth: Your dentist will remove all compromised tissue before reshaping the tooth. Dental Impressions: We can take digital impressions using CEREC technology. Digital impressions are fast, clean, and convenient. Designing the crown: Once impressions have been taken, we can upload them directly onto a computer screen. We can then design the crown to match your tooth shade and dental anatomy. Crown fabrication: We then send the information to our on-site milling machine. Over the next one to two hours, this unit can manufacture your crown from a solid block of medical-grade porcelain. Placement of crown: After your crown is complete, your dentist can assess the fit. If no adjustments are needed, we can secure your crown in place with dental cement.