Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit to your distinctive Las Vegas cosmetic dental office. The state-of-the-art porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile items in a cosmetic…
Dental crowns
Tooth Implants: The Role Of The Abutment

Dental implant placement involves three main parts: The implant—also called a post or artificial tooth root The abutment—a connector piece The prosthesis—artificial tooth crown, dental bridge, or denture/partial denture In today’s post, we review the crucial connecting component: the abutment. What Is An Abutment? The abutment is the connector piece between a dental implant and…
Help! My Crown Came Off!

You are chewing an apple and hear an odd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come loose. Chances are, the crown can be re-cemented. What do you do before heading over to Summer Dental in Las Vegas? It’s vital that you take the following steps: Don’t Swallow It!…
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants and Bridges

Tooth replacement is a highly requested procedure at Summer Dental. When our patients ask about tooth restoration, we usually tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain crowns on either side of…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?

Dental professionals use crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown to the abutment is…