Now that it’s officially your favorite time of year, you and your family are probably gearing up for all of the festivities. The holidays bring lots of cheer and joy, but they also bring sweets, treats, and other risks to the health of your smile. Thankfully, your dentist in Summerlin has some pro tips on how you can keep you and your loved ones’ smiles safe and healthy during this season of sugar. Keep reading to learn these key steps!

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Is your little one ready to hit the streets dressed as their favorite television character for Halloween? Their pillow case can hold about 1,500 pieces of candy when it’s stuffed to the brim. For your child, that’s fantastic news, but as a parent, all you can think about is how many cavities they’re going to get from munching on their mountain of treats over the holidays. To avoid an unexpected trip to the dentist, follow these five tips for an oral health-conscious Halloween. (more…)

There you are, enjoying a dinner out with friends at the end of a long week. But, just as you’re biting into something, you hear…crack. Yikes! After you get over the shock of hearing that horrible sound, you take a look at your teeth and discover that you’ve chipped one. While this situation would be alarming for anyone, rest assured that there are multiple ways an emergency dentist can repair the damage from a chipped tooth and beautifully restore your smile. Below, you’ll learn about the steps you should take after chipping a tooth and what your treatment options are.

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Notebooks, pencils, folders, and new shoes—these are just some of the things that are probably on your son or daughter’s back to school list. However, there’s probably an item that you’re forgetting about: a routine dental appointment. While not an obvious part of a back to school list, dental checkups and cleanings are integral to your child’s health and even education. Keep reading to learn why you should always make sure to take your child to see your dentist in Summerlin before school starts.

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Dental crowns are one of the most common ways to protect a badly broken or decayed tooth. The variety of materials used to make crowns give them a high success rate, but there’s always the possibility of them coming loose. If your dental crowns in Las Vegas have come loose or fallen out, don’t panic! In this post, your dentist will explain how to handle this dental emergency.

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Are you asking yourself  “where can I find a dentist near me?” Checking your local area, reading online reviews, and making an in-person visit are helpful steps to take. A little bit of time spent researching your options can match you with the right dental professional.

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As you get older, it’s a given that there will be changes with your body. One area where you’re bound to see them is in your oral health. Thus, it’s important to know how to care for your teeth properly. As you read on, your Summerlin dentist lists 5 challenges of elderly oral health and how to overcome them.

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Do you know what xerostomia is? The average person may have never heard of this, but everyone has dealt with it in some form. It’s a fancy word for dry mouth. Everyone has put up with the inconvenience of having a dry mouth, but it turns into a problem when the dry feeling doesn’t subside. Your mouth will become dry when you don’t have enough saliva to keep it wet and moisturized. Keep reading to find out some of the causes of dry mouth and how it can be treated.

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