What could be difficult about brushing your teeth? But did you know the American Dental Association (ADA) has confirmed that there is a right and a wrong way to do it? Doing it right can mean a lifetime of beautiful, healthy teeth; doing it wrong could destroy your teeth and gums. Not brushing enough is an
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When is a Root Canal Necessary?
Root canal therapy – commonly referred to simply as “a root canal” – is a procedure that allows a damaged of infected tooth to be saved by removing the infected root. For many, the mere thought of a root canal procedure is enough to cause anxiety and heart palpitations. But thanks to modern dentistry techniques, painful root
Read MorePregnancy and Dental Care
When you’re pregnant, your calendar is filled with appointments to your obstetrician and other doctors, but have you scheduled an appointment with your dentist? When mothers-to-be think of prenatal care, usually their dentist is the one medical professional that is left off the list. If you are expecting, don’t let this be an oversight as
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Teeth during the Holidays
The holiday season brings with it wonderful foods and fun-filled experiences. But just because it’s the holidays, doesn’t mean you should neglect your teeth. It’s possible to enjoy the holidays to the fullest while still maintaining a healthy, bright and beautiful smile. The following are some tips for caring for your teeth during the holidays.
Read MoreWhat Is Dry Socket?
When a tooth is extracted, a blood clot typically forms during the healing process. This happens naturally in order to protect the exposed bone and nerve. The clot creates a protective layer that defends the underlying bone and nerve endings until the wound heals. It also creates the groundwork for the development of new bone
Read MoreDedicated Dental Care: Gentle and Compassionate Dentist in Las Vegas
Here at Dedicated Dental, in keeping with our name, we are dedicated to providing our patients with exceptional dental care. We want to help our patients achieve more than healthy teeth and gums – we want to give them the satisfaction and confidence of a great smile for a lifetime. We can offer personalized service
Read MoreShould I Get a Tooth Implant?
Many adults will lose one or more teeth in their lifetime. The gap in your smile leaves you with options – should you get a bridge? Dentures? Nothing at all? Or perhaps a dental implant! There’s a lot to know about getting an implant. Doing some research before a consultation with your dentist can help
Read MoreFlawless Flossing
Your dentist and hygienist will encourage you to floss every day. Just brushing twice a day, or even after every meal, isn’t enough for total oral hygiene. Your gums are the foundation of your teeth. If you want to keep your teeth healthy and strong, you need to make sure your gums are clean and
Read MoreWhen Should I Go See a Dentist?
You have probably heard the joke, what’s the best time to go to the dentist, “tooth hurt-y.” Well, all joking aside, you should not wait until you have tooth pain to make a dental appointment. With that said, when or how often is the best time to schedule a visit to the dentist? Let’s face it: we realize
Read MoreHow Do I Know if I Need a Root Canal?
Are you experiencing persistent tooth pain that it is making it hard for you to do focus on things throughout the day, or even giving you trouble sleeping at night? In some cases, this can be due to inflamed or infected pulp in the root of your tooth. This is a fairly common condition that your dentist
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