Dental Care of Las Vegas
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Services
Laser Periodontal Therapy
Crowns/Bridges/Dentures
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Other Cosmetic Procedures
Crowns:
A crown is a restoration that covers, or “caps,” a tooth like a crown; to restore it to its normal shape and size, strengthening and improving the appearance of a tooth. Crowns are necessary when a tooth is generally broken down and fillings won’t solve the problem. If a tooth is cracked, a crown holds the tooth together to seal the cracks so the damage doesn’t get worse. Crowns are also used to restore a tooth when there isn’t enough of the tooth remaining to provide support for a large filling, attach a bridge, protect weak teeth from fracturing, restore fractured teeth or cover badly shaped or discolored teeth.
Bridges:
The purpose of a bridge is to replace one or more missing teeth and look and function naturally. It is permanently anchored to the teeth on either side of the space created by the missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on either side are prepared as crowns to serve as anchors or “abutments” for the bridge. Crowns and bridges are most often made from ceramic tooth colored porcelain on the outside, fused to gold alloy underneath.
Dentures:
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and the tissues connected to those teeth. It is made of acrylic plastic and sometimes porcelain and metal materials. A denture closely resembles natural gum tissue and teeth.
Complete dentures replace all of the missing teeth, while partial dentures fill in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevent other teeth from shifting position. Complete dentures are “immediate” or “conventional.” An immediate denture is a complete denture or partial denture that is inserted on the same day, immediately following the removal of the natural teeth. The immediate denture acts as a Band-Aid to protect the tissues and reduce bleeding after tooth extraction. The conventional denture is ready for placement in the mouth about 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has healed.
RELINE: This is the 2nd treatment needed for immediate partial or full dentures. This is needed because after gums were healed after the extractions the area will shrink thus making the dentures loose. This is usually done after 6 months of delivery. The partial dentures or full dentures will be rebased from the new impression taken.
Your dentist has diagnosed you as having periodontal disease or gum disease. This is an infection of bone and supporting structures of your teeth. Before 30 years of age, decay is the major reason for tooth loss and after 30 years of age, gum disease is the major reason for tooth loss. It is estimated that over 80 percent of the adult population has gum disease to one degree or another. Your dentist has recommended a conservative non surgical treatment for your periodontal disease. With proper homecare and your participation, this procedure can often alleviate the problem. Scaling and root planing will remove the mechanical irritants to your gums and supporting bone and also removes a major reservoir of periodontal bacteria. After removing the tartar and calculus a laser is used to selectively remove diseased or infected tissues lining the pockets around your teeth. At the same time the laser will kill the bacteria that cause your gum disease and promote healing of your gums around your teeth. For more information about laser please visit website at www.learnlasers.com or the Academy of Laser Dentistry's website at www.laserdentistry.org.
Teeth Whitening
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Our In-Office Teeth Whitening Professional tooth whitening in a dental office is the preferred whitening method because even though stronger agents are applied, the rest of the mouth,including the gums, is protected from these materials. The best whitening systems feature a buffer in the gel that protects the tooth enamel from damage, are extremely effective, and can transform teeth in a single office visit. Your teeth can literally brighten up to 10 shades in about an hour. |
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In-office whitening affects only the front eight teeth and is a great jump start for take-home whitening, which is always part of an effective whitening program.Your dentist is best qualified to handle any issues that may arise from whitening treatments, such as tooth sensitivity. Today most tooth sensitivity cases are easily managed.Tooth whitening can last for one or more years, depending on how well you take care of your teeth, so make sure to follow up regularly with your dentist to provide the best care for your teeth to maintain that white pearly look. |
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