No matter your age, Trick or Treating is a time-honored tradition. Whether it’s the thrill of collecting candy or watching the smiles on all the dressed up kids knocking on your door, we all love Halloween. Giving back to our community is very important to Desert Hills Dental, so this month we’ve decided to show […]
Dental Botox and How it Can Help You
For over two decades, Botox has been used to erase frown lines and smooth facial wrinkles. In fact, botox treatments are the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States! This beauty “therapy” is now being offered in many dental offices, including Desert Hills Dental. Dental Botox Uses Not only can Dr. Staten help […]
Back to School Dental Checkups
It’s back to school for children across the Las Vegas Valley and while most will head to the doctor for vaccines or booster shots, far less will sit in a dental chair. Your teeth need to be school ready too! We recommend visiting the dentist twice a year, but a back to school checkup is even […]
Fun Fact Friday: Your Amazing Teeth
Call me biased, but teeth are pretty amazing. Think about it, how cool is it that when we brush and floss, we are actually cleaning part of our skeleton? I’m declaring today Fun Fact Friday and want to share 25 interesting things about teeth. A few of you may have heard before, others you will […]
Is There Such a Thing as Teeth that are TOO White?
Just reading the title of this blog post probably conjured up the image of an overly tan (orange even) man with teeth so white they make you squint. He might even be wearing a nicely tailored suit while holding a skinny microphone. Does that sound appealing to you? Probably not. The short answer is, yes, […]
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 […]