If you have a bad habit of nibbling on desktop items or you nervously bite your fingernails, a piece could break off and become stuck between your teeth. If this happens, it can cause significant pressure, discomfort and potential pain. Even if you are in a state of distress, Dr. William Robison recommends remaining calm while you attempt to safely... read more »
Are you experiencing trouble with your wisdom teeth? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people have wisdom teeth appear and cause havoc on their oral health. That is why, our team here at Whispering Pines Dental in Las Vegas, Nevada, is happy to talk to you about your wisdom teeth. Did you know, your smile goes through many... read more »
Save your dentures for all the joys that life can bring. With effective treatment and care, dentures can improve your smile for a lifetime of happiness. Listed below are important facts regarding dentures: - Can be easily removed and modified or replaced as necessary. - Restore speaking, chewing, and eating skills that have become lost or impaired due to tooth... read more »
Do you wish you had a smile you can show off with pride? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people feel embarrassed or even self-conscious of their smile. That is why, our team here at Whispering Pines Dental in Las Vegas, Nevada, is happy to talk to you about the magic of dental veneers and how they can... read more »
The eight premolars in an adult mouth work in synergy to perform the biting function of front teeth while also assisting molars with the work of chewing and grinding. This means the teeth need to be durable. Should a cavity form on one of these important teeth, it can limit the overall function and efficiency of your mouth. If the... read more »
Lasers for the new age have been used in dentistry as of the early 1990s. Lasers have been successfully implemented and used in a variety of dental services. Not only are lasers highly effective at performing extremely precise treatments, they are widely effective in a broad array of dental procedures to ensure maximum success for your smile. What uses does... read more »
Are you prepared for oral accidents and injuries? Have you taken the time to build emergency kits to ensure healthy treatments will be available should the worst occur? Although tooth loss and objects stuck in teeth are common oral accidents, there are many ways in which your oral health could be compromised in an instant. If you suffer blunt force... read more »
Good oral health involves more than simply brushing and flossing to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Indeed, there are other oral health maladies that present significant complications for a large number of the American population. Research published by the American Dental Association found that each year one in 92 adults are diagnosed with some form of pharyngeal or oral cancer.... read more »
What have you heard about root canal therapy? Would you be surprised to hear that seemingly simple injuries such as trauma or tooth decay could need root canal therapy? Conversely, did you know that your teeth won’t heal from a damaged root canal and can eventually die from this if not treated? In other words, if you don’t get root... read more »
Did you know that before antibiotics were available, dental infections were often ranked as the third most common cause of death? Fortunately, there are several things you can do to protect your teeth. Still, not every infection is too serious. Oral herpes is another relatively common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. If you’re infected for the first time,... read more »