How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists discovered skulls containing teeth that had been subjected to drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint. Though dentistry would not be possible without drilling, the whine of a dental drill can…
Pediatric dentistry
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…
Why Your Child Needs Pediatric Dental Cleanings
Categories: Dental Health, Pediatric dentistry
In this post from Summer Dental in Las Vegas, we examine children’s dental cleanings. Does your child need a professional dental cleaning if you practice dental hygiene at home? Let’s discuss it. Both activities are critical. They reinforce each other. They work in tandem to protect your child’s smile as they grow. We encourage patients…
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Summer Dental, your dentist in Summerlin, wants to furnish some straightforward tips for oral hygiene. 1.Do… remember you are just cleaning the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the proper angle can gently clean the bacteria away. Once plaque has settled into tartar,…
Gum Contouring
If you are a regular visitor to our blog here at Summer Dental, you have probably read many articles on cosmetic dentistry procedures. Dental bonding, crowns, and porcelain veneers can take care of teeth that are chipped, broken, or misshapen. Our Summerlin, Henderson, and North Las Vegas patients with stained or dull teeth can have…
Debunking Dental Myths
When it comes to teeth, there are a lot of myths that too many people think are true. The team of dentists and hygienists at Summer Hill Dental in Las Vegas would like to dispel a few of them. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of…
Saving Teeth With Root Canals
When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is usually the only way to save it. During a root canal…
Keeping Kids Smiling At Summer Dental
Healthy teeth are important at every age. At Summer Dental in Las Vegas, we provide pediatric dentistry, and advise parents to start bringing their kids in to see us as soon as their teeth begin coming in. Children’s teeth face many of the same issues that adult teeth do, so prompt attention to any problems…
Teeth Cleaning And Heart Health in Las Vegas
Visiting Summer Dental in Las Vegas for twice-yearly checkups and teeth cleaning can seem like a chore at times. But you may benefit in ways you never anticipated. A recent study shows that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a heart…
A Youthful Smile At Any Age
Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for the faint of heart. Though some challenges seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental issues, for instance. Many dental problems become common as we age. Most can be remedied, such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel. With modern…
