What is a crown?
posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

the doctor and our team at Brian Salome hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth. Also Read more
Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
What are dental crowns?
posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several Read more
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Brian Salome ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking up Read more
Tips for Cold and Flu Season
posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more
Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in El Paso, Texas is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion Read more
The ABCs of Vitamin C
posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read more
My child has canker sores! How can I help?
posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips, Read more
October Is Orthodontic Health Month!
posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in El Paso, Texas, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic Read more
Osteoporosis and Oral Health
posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

Today, the doctor and our team at Brian Salome thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are at high Read more
Are dental X-rays safe?
posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

YES! X-rays have been used in dentistry for a long time, and the amount of radiation has significantly decreased with advances in technology. While there is risk in every health Read more
How do I know when I have a cavity?
posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

the doctor and our team at Brian Salome frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss regularly, as Read more
Is a Crown Necessary for My Child’s Baby Tooth?
posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the Read more
What was your favorite part of summer?
posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read more
Mouthguard Q&A
posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

Today, the doctor and our team at Brian Salome thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them. Q: What is a Read more