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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
