Business Details
12 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Dental Partner in Albuquerque, NM
ABQ Gentle Dentistry is a patient-centered dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized care in a comfortable and professional environment. With a focus on both functional and cosmetic dental solutions, we combine state-of-the-art technology with a gentle approach to address the unique needs of individuals and families. Our team prioritizes patient education, preventive care, and advanced treatment options to ensure long-term oral health and confidence in every smile.Backed by decades of combined experience and continuous professional development, we adhere to the highest standards of safety and infection control while fostering trust through transparent communication and compassionate service.
Services
Dental Implants
Veneers
Teeth Whitening
Family Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Preventive Care
Restorative Dentistry
3D Digital X-Rays
Dentures
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized care tailored to individual dental needs and anxieties
- Our team uses advanced technology like CEREC same-day crowns and 3D imaging
- We specialize in sedation dentistry for anxious patients
- Our preventive care approach focuses on long-term oral health education
- We offer comprehensive family dental services for all ages
What people say
Gentle and caring
Impeccable care
Painless procedures
Expertise resolved problems
Accommodating staff
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent solutions for missing teeth through titanium root replacements. Our team uses 3D imaging technology to precisely plan and place implants, ensuring natural-looking results that restore both function and aesthetics. This service addresses single or multiple tooth loss while preventing bone atrophy associated with missing teeth.
Same-Day Crowns
Utilizing CEREC technology, we create custom dental crowns in a single visit. This digital process eliminates traditional impressions, offering precise fit and natural appearance while saving patients multiple appointments. Crowns are milled on-site from durable ceramic materials matching natural tooth coloration.
Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening services include in-office treatments and custom take-home trays. Our solutions effectively address stains from food, beverages, and aging using safe bleaching agents that preserve enamel integrity while achieving noticeable brightness improvements in natural tooth structure.
Sedation Dentistry
Oral conscious sedation helps anxious patients receive necessary dental care comfortably. Administered through pre-appointment medication, this technique reduces dental fear while maintaining patient responsiveness during procedures, ensuring both safety and treatment effectiveness for complex cases.
Family Dentistry
We provide comprehensive dental services for patients from childhood through senior years. Our approach includes preventive education, age-appropriate treatments, and specialized techniques for children's dental development, creating positive lifelong oral health habits in a welcoming environment.
People
Dr. Dan Lafferty
Dentist
Dr. Lafferty graduated from OHSU School of Dentistry in 2014 after earning a Bachelors degree from Portland State University. A Navy veteran with over 10 years of clinical experience, he specializes in restorative and cosmetic dentistry while maintaining active membership in professional dental associations.
Toni Lafferty
CFO
With dental industry experience since 2018 and prior financial sector work since 1999, Toni manages practice operations and finances. She graduated from UCMT in 2001 and brings expertise in dental billing, insurance processing, and practice management systems.
Leah Mowrer
Registered Dental Hygienist
A practicing dental hygienist since 2005, Leah provides preventive care and patient education. With experience in both dental assisting and hygiene, she emphasizes personalized oral health strategies while maintaining focus on patient comfort during cleanings and examinations.
Questions
What are my options if I have missing teeth?
We offer dental implants, fixed bridges, removable bridges, and dentures. Implants provide the most natural solution while dentures address multiple tooth loss. Our team will help determine the best option for your specific case.
How often should I have dental exams and cleanings?
We recommend bi-annual visits for routine cleanings and comprehensive exams. These appointments include 3D digital imaging, oral cancer screenings, and personalized hygiene recommendations to maintain optimal oral health.
Do you treat children at your office?
Yes, we provide family dentistry services for all ages. Our team creates positive experiences for children through gentle care and educational approaches that establish lifelong oral health habits.
What payment options are available?
We accept CareCredit and Sunbit financing options for dental treatments. Our office staff will help you understand payment plans and maximize available insurance benefits for your procedures.
How can cosmetic dentistry improve my smile?
We offer veneers, teeth whitening, bonding, and smile makeovers. These treatments address discoloration, misalignment, and damaged teeth to create natural-looking enhancements that boost confidence and oral function.
