Did you know that there are different types of dentists? Some dentists focus on children’s dentistry while others focus of family dentistry. Still others focus on cosmetic dentistry. But what is cosmetic dentistry? Just as cosmetics are meant to enhance appearance, cosmetic dentistry serves to enhance the appearance of teeth. What Can Cosmetic Dentistry Do? […]
You Can Restore Your Smile with Veneers
Do you have your ideal smile? Are your teeth as straight and white as you want them to be? Unfortunately, many people do not have the smile that they deserve. Stains, chipped teeth, and gaps destroy their confidence, and rather than take action, they fear that restoring their smiles would be a long and painful […]
Teeth Grinding in Children Is Common
Have you heard the unmistakable sounds of sawing coming from your child’s room during the night? Have you watched your child’s jaw as it moves back and forth, grinding teeth against each other? If you have, you may be worried about the effects on your child’s teeth. After all, teeth grinding, or bruxism, is often […]
The Importance of Your Dental Checkup
Many people overlook the importance of their dental checkups. Often enough, it’s just teeth cleaning, they rationalize, so why not skip it and continue to brush regularly? However, a dental checkup can be much more than teeth cleaning. Dr. Deborha Staten explains the importance of your six-month dental checkup. Why Dental Checkups Are a Priority […]
We Answer Your Homecare FAQs
Good homecare begins with patient education. Even the most regular of brushers, if misinformed about proper dental care, may have poor homecare. Thus it is hard to underestimate the value of patient education. For this reason, your Summerlin dentist, Dr. Deborha Staten, answers your homecare FAQs. Is it always better to brush more often? No. […]
Five Dental Tips for Parents and Kids
Your oral health is a very important part of your overall health. Studies have shown the connection between numerous health conditions and the mouth. The mouth is a major entry point for bacteria entering the body. Thus, it is important that you and your children maintain a healthy mouth to ensure your continued health. Here […]
Is Your Toothache from a Fractured Tooth?
When you chew, do you feel a sharp pain in your tooth? Do cold and hot foods and drinks make you cringe just thinking about them? If so, you may have a fractured tooth. If untreated, a fractured tooth could become infected and lead to tooth loss, so if you suspect that your tooth is […]
Gum Disease Bacteria Confuse the Immune System
Do you know the risks of gingivitis? You’ve probably heard that gingivitis means inflammation of the gums, but one thing you may not know is that the bacterium that causes gingivitis, porphyromonas gingivalis, also works to keep your immune system from fighting against it. Thus it is very common for gingivitis to progress to periodontitis […]
Connecting Heart Health and Oral Health
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? Did you also know that your heart health may be connected to your oral health? As strange as it seems, recent research has found that gum disease patients are at an increased risk of developing heart disease. Dentist Dr. […]