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 […]
Reconsider Your Perspective on Root Canals
Many people cringe when they think about a root canal, even those people who have never had one. Unfortunately, root canal treatment has gained more notoriety for pain than for its benefits. But did you know that root canal treatment can save you pain and more invasive dental work? Your Summerlin dentist, Dr. Deborha Staten […]
Consider a White Filling
The goal behind preventive dentistry is to prevent tooth decay. It’s the reason that dentists prioritize patient education and promote homecare so ardently. Unfortunately, sometimes tooth decay occurs despite a patient’s best efforts. When a tooth has become damaged by tooth decay, early intervention is important. The placing of a dental filling can remove decayed […]
Replace Your Lost Tooth with a Dental Implant
If you’re reading this blog in a state of panic about your lost tooth, rest assured, your tooth can be replaced. To add to the good news, you should also know that a dental implant restoration can provide a prosthetic tooth that looks, functions, and feels like a natural tooth. And if you’re wondering exactly […]
Dental Implants Help Prevent Complications
Did you know that a lost tooth may not be the end of your oral healthwoes? A few complications can stem from a missing tooth. Among these complications are a condition called the domino effect (further tooth loss) and a reduction in jawbone density. Both of these problems have a common source in insufficient nutrition. […]
Answers To Your Most Frequently Asked Questions about Porcelain Veneers
How often do you try to hide your smile? If hiding your smile is a priority at all, you deserve better. Embarrassment about your smile can manifest itself in the emotions you feel and the enjoyment you take from life. So if your teeth are a source of embarrassment, the time has come to do […]
We Can Repair Your Chipped Tooth
An accident can happen at any moment. If that accident involves damage to your tooth, your first reaction may be to panic. After all, damage to a tooth doesn’t heal in the same way that a scrape or a bruise heals. If a tooth becomes chipped, the missing portion won’t grow back. Rest assured, however, […]
Three Benefits of Dental Implants
A lost tooth can raise some serious concerns. Chief among them is the fear that the lost tooth will destroy one’s appearance. Thankfully, dentistry has tooth-replacement methods that can fill the gap in a smile. At the summit of these methods stand dental implants. In addition to filling in gaps, they offer several other benefits […]
A Quiz about Dental Implants
A missing tooth can present a major problem. First, it can inflict serious cosmetic damage on your smile. Second, the first lost tooth is not always the last. Take this quiz about dental implants from Dr. Deborha Staten and see what you can learn about one of the top tooth-replacement methods available.
