2650 Lake Sahara Dr. Suite 160,
Las Vegas, NV 89117 | 702 734 0776
Download Video of Acid Erosion
The two main causes of Acid Erosion in the mouth is:
• Gastric Reflux
• Acid Foods, ie Carbonated Beverages, Energy Drinks, Citrus etc.
This can become a serious problem because the enamel is worn away and the enamel of your teeth is the strongest material in your body. When it’s gone it reveals a soft underlying material called the dentin. This can cause sensitive teeth and eventually significant loss of tooth structure resulting is chipping and fracturing of your teeth. This video shows what can happen and how it’s fixed.
Cavities are caused by a bacterial infection on the teeth known as "caries". Dental caries is the #1 childhood disease, five times more prevalent than #1, which is asthma. This infection in children is primarily caused by:
Our office utilizes Caries Risk Assessment protocols, products and systems from http://www.carifree.com We thank them for their educational resources found in this article and the links below!
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A New York University nursing-dental research team has discovered that 90% of those that have Periodontal Gum Disease are also at risk of Diabetes. ScienceDaily has an interesting write up. According to Dr. Strauss from the American Diabetes Association in 2007 5.7 million Americans went undiagnosed. In the near future, part of your exam may include a blood sugar screening.
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Tooth Decay-Why Are Teeth Still Decaying from Douglas Sandquist on Vimeo.
Tooth Decay is a caused by bacteria. Certain bacteria produce an acid when they consume sugar. This acid is what etches the teeth and causes carious lesions in the teeth. These bacteria thrive in an acidic oral environment, so the treatment of tooth decay involves neutralizing the pH in the mouth and eliminating the bacteria that produce the most acid.
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Over time Silver Mercury fillings will break down, start leaking and often fall apart. When they fall apart they usually reveal tooth decay and other stuff. When fillings this size fall apart there isn’t much tooth left, which often require a crown or cap to cover the whole entire tooth. Fortunately, today there are options to restore these teeth without having to cover the whole entire tooth, just the necessary areas. These teeth are great areas to use a restoration called an “Onlay”, which replaces only a portion of the tooth. An Onlay, can be created out of Gold, Ceramic, and Composite materials. Here’s a couple of Onlays completed with Composite material.
This is the Before Image: Note the broken filling on the tooth on the right!
We completed the restoration on the right tooth about 2 months ago and were treating the middle tooth today.
An Image of both restorations completed. A Nice Result.
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Just found an article today from Realage.com about the importance of healthy teeth!
The Economy has affected everyone, every dollar matters.
Some have decided to save money and not get their teeth cleaned.
Along with Daily brushing and flossing… Regular professional cleanings monitor gum disease and reduce bacteria that causes it.
The bacteria that causes gum disease also causes inflammation of the blood vessels.
This has been linked to Heart Disease, Stroke, etc.
The dollars spent getting professional cleanings will improve your general health.
We understand that many don’t like getting their teeth cleaned, sometimes it hurts, sometimes the teeth are sensitive after, there are lots of ways to easily reduce pain during your cleanings, often without an injection and even help with the sensitivity after. It’s too important for your general health to let it go.
Call today, 702 734 0776
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Mary is our Patient of the Day! Mary just completed over 1 year of comprehensive treatment that included several implants and a new smile. We are grateful for patients like Mary!
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Congratulations to Jerry, our Patient of the Week, It’s great to be part of your health care team!
A recent study in the Annals of Neurology, the official journal of the American Neurological Association. The results showed “a significant association between periodontal bone loss and the incidence of stroke or TIA, independent of cardiovascular risk factors. This association was much stronger among men younger than 65 years old”. Link to news article
According to the study, it appears that the link between stroke and gum disease is related to bone loss, not probing depths alone, especially bone loss that occurs at an early age. This research provides evidence that a healthy mouth leads to a healthy body. Regular visits with the hygienist will reduce the risk of bone loss associated with gum disease. If you haven’t seen the hygienist in awhile it might be worth a phone call for an appointment, it could literally save your life!
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Many looking for a new smile are concerned about having crowns placed because there is an assumption that crowns are not cosmetic but veneers are. This video reviews the pros and cons..
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