Dental Blog - Las Vegas & Henderson, NV

Las Vegas, NV If you lose a tooth, you will lose more than just the actual tooth. When a tooth is missing, it will also affect your jaw. Without the tooth there, your body will start what is known as regeneration. This means that your body will start to absorb the bone that has been […]

Las Vegas, NV Your gums are an essential part of your mouth, playing important roles in your oral health and the aesthetics of your smile. The gum tissue sits tight against your teeth, providing a protective seal against bacterial invasion. When your gums recede, both your oral health and your smile are greatly affected. At […]

Many people don’t like the idea of getting their tooth extracted, except when it is painful. However, what if our dentist tells you that the tooth should be taken out when actually it is not in pain? It may be understandable when a dentist sees that you hesitate to agree to the tooth extraction procedure […]

Lumps on your gums are relatively common and are not necessarily a medical emergency. There are a variety of causes that are painless as well as extremely painful. Although most are harmless, there are a few that require immediate medical attention and should be taken care of as soon as possible. For those that are […]

Also known as microdontia, peg teeth is a dental condition where one or more of your teeth are smaller than normal, typically the third molars and upper lateral incisors. Often, peg incisors occur on both sides and have shorter roots than normally developed teeth. Many people haven’t heard of this condition or have simply thought […]

If you have discovered that you have a bump or growth in your mouth, it’s important to address it. If after 7-10 days it has not healed, changed, or gone away. It needs to be looked at. Bumps can be found in almost all the tissues in the oral cavity. The most common places they […]

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) attaches the jaws to the skull, facilitating movements in the mouth relating to eating, speaking, and other functions. It helps the lower jaws (mandibles) to pivot around the temporal bone on the side of the head. You can feel it in action by pressing your fingers to your cheeks right in […]