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…
General Dentistry
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
Here at Summer Dental – Kids|Adults|Braces we approach all your oral health needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our office and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office, there are safe and effective…
Can You Save a Dead Tooth?
Teeth are alive Since our teeth don’t “grow” and the enamel is not comprised of living cells, sometimes we forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded that they have active nerves when we have a toothache or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay…
Treatment For Sensitive Teeth
For those people who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Summer Dental – Kids|Adults|Braces is here for you. DoctorTouraj Habashi has been treating this common issue since 2017. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper oral hygiene. Incorrect brushing and over-brushing…
New Parents: Educate Yourselves About Children’s Oral Health
Today’s message is for new parents or couples planning for children sometime in the future. An Epidemic of Tooth Decay in Young Children The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children between 2 and 11 years old have in their…
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…
Remake Your Smile With Bonding And Shaping
Hello Las Vegas friends of Summer Dental – Kids|Adults|Braces! Getting into shape doesn’t always include your teeth and they are probably not the first body parts that come to mind. But your Las Vegas dentist may be able to improve your smile with bonding and enamel shaping, and you won’t even have to join a…
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…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Why should everyone brush their teeth at least twice a day? In this post from Summer Dental in Las Vegas, we’ll talk about why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes food debris from teeth and cleans…
