Cavities are a pain! And almost everyone over the age of twenty has had at least one. In fact, tooth decay is the most common oral disease in the world, and cavities are the number one contributors to tooth decay. Given the alarming prevalence of cavities, it is no wonder that dentists make their prevention…
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Chipped Teeth: When Is It An Emergency?
If you’ve ever chipped or injured a tooth, you know what an inconvenience and a pain it can be. Whether you bit down into something hard, endured a sports injury, or somehow injured your tooth’s integrity, chipped teeth are no one’s idea of a good time. Are chipped teeth an emergency? Chipped, cracked and…
Dieting For A Better Smile? Understanding How What You Eat Affects Your Oral Health
Categories: Dental Health, Preventative Dentistry
Oral health and diet have a symbiotic relationship. The food we eat has a great influence on the health of our teeth and gums, just as the strength and health of our mouth has a direct impact on the foods we can eat. Many studies have shown that good oral health cannot be ensured or…
Sleep: Understanding the Many Ways It Affects Your Oral Health
Categories: Dental Health, Preventative Dentistry
A good night’s sleep does wonders for a person. Sleep is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle and may be the most important factor when it comes to maintaining your general well-being. A good night’s sleep has been linked to reduced stress, a faster metabolism, increased immune functionality and so much more. On the…
Going to The Dentist: Regular Dental Visits are Essential to Your Health and Well-Being
So many of us have heard the old adage that we should visit the dentist twice a year. Here’s the reality: about 33% of Americans do not go to the dentist at all. This is an alarming figure because regular dentist visits are essential to maintaining good oral health and general well-being. Why GoTo The…
Preventive Dentistry At Summer Dental – Kids|Adults|Braces
Are you a Las Vegas area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Las Vegas people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Doctor Habashi recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A floss pick holds just a…
Maintaining Oral Health
Many dental patients wonder why, with all the improvements in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are the best way to prevent decay, plaque build-up,…
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Water flossers have been around for more than fifty years, and there have been at least that many studies on their effectiveness. At Summer Dental in Las Vegas, we’re using this space to present what is known about water flossers, and whether they’re better than ordinary string floss in preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and…
Beating Horrible Halitosis
Bad breath is no fun at all, but there are things you can do to combat it. If bad breath is an issue for you or a loved one, talk to us about it at Summer Dental in Las Vegas. Common, garden-variety bad breath is caused by the things we eat and drink. Food debris…
