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…
Sedation dentistry
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?
What Is A Dental Implant? A complete dental implant restoration includes three components: Post Abutment Crown A tooth implant is a permanent anchor (post) that is inserted into the jawbone at the site of an extracted tooth. In the months after implantation, it integrates with the jawbone. This is called osseointegration. The post becomes a…
Kids’ Dental Treatment Without A Scary Drill
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…
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…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Summer Dental – Kids|Adults|Braces
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Summer Dental in Las Vegas. Millions of Americans stress out because they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both,…
Anxious? Sedation Dentistry in Las Vegas
Dental anxiety affects millions of Americans. For some people it’s so strong that they avoid going to the dentist altogether. That might seem rational enough: why do something when you know it’s going to upset you? The problem with that, of course, is that they’re putting their dental health at risk. Sedation dentistry from Summer…
