A toothache can come from a cavity or an inflamed gum. There is a variety of contributing factors to an achy tooth, factors that can include trapped food or bacterial infections. Toothache pain is one of the most common reasons to seek out a dentist or dental professional. However, unless you go to an emergency…
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Your Child’s First Dental Visit: What You Should Know
Infant dentistry, more commonly known as pediatric dentistry, helps fortify your young child’s teeth for the future. During a pediatric dentistry visit, your dentist intervenes early in your newborn’s oral health development. If you’re a parent, consider seeking out a pediatric dentist for your children 6 months after teeth start to appear. Getting your…
Veneers and Your Oral Health
If you’re looking to change the appearance or feel of your smile, you may have considered veneers as a solution. Veneers — a thin layer that creates a protective surface over your current teeth — are not to be confused with the dentures they replace. With veneers, your teeth will still be a part…
The Various Types of Sedation in Dentistry
Meet sedation dentistry — a painless approach to dentistry that makes the entire process more comfortable for patients. Sedation dentistry involves the use of painless sedatives, allowing our doctors to work while you sleep. If traditional dentistry makes you anxious or uneasy — or you’d simply prefer to sleep during your next oral surgery —…
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…
Watch Out For Hidden Sugar
Every health-conscious parent knows that sugar is the number one cause of cavities for kids. (It’s not good for adult teeth, either.) That’s why the team at Summer Dental in Las Vegas cautions you to read food labels, because you’ll find sugar in unexpected places. Because of cavity risks, low nutritional value, and high-calorie content,…
Dental Confidence Or Caution
Whether you are one of the folks who goes willingly for your check-up, or are hesitant about getting dental work done, Summer Dental – Kids|Adults|Braces has opened its doors to smiling patients since 2017. The cost of dentistry doesn’t have to be an unknown. A suitable consultation can bring you up to date about possible…
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from the bottom of the sinus cavity. It’s no wonder that when there is pain in that general area, the distinct location can be hard to pinpoint. Allergies, infections, and…
Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one, and hopefully everyone is brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral health. It has been said…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday troubles cause some individuals to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some common culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or aggravate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular…
