Do Oral Piercings Affect Oral Health?

Oral piercings may be fashion statements, but it’s a statement that comes with risks. Before you settle on an oral piercing, consider the long term consequences that are associated with this phenomenon either on the tongue, lip, or cheek. The simple answer to the question, “do oral piercings affect oral health?” is yes, they do.

Common Problems of Oral Piercings

Infection – there’s always a good chance that swelling may occur when you receive the actual piercing. If your tongue swells up enough, you can block airflow. Infections from oral piercings should be treated promptly.

Numbness – if the oral piercing results in any sort of numbness around the area that was pierced, then you may have induced damage to your nerves. This will alter the way you move your tongue, lips, or cheeks, as well as affect your taste.

Excessive saliva production – your body will automatically respond to an oral piercing by increasing the amount of saliva production in the mouth. This happens because your body believes the piercing is a “foreign object”. This increased saliva production results in frequent drooling as well as interference with chewing, swallowing, and speaking on a daily basis.

Chipped teeth – a common habit people wit oral pierce have is to play with their piercings. Playing with a tongue piercing often results in unintended chipped teeth. There’s also the possibility of damaging dental fillings as well.

The four problems above are just the common problems that exist with an oral piercing. There are other risks of oral piercing as well. It’s always best to approach situations that involve choice with a balancing of positives and negatives. If you have any questions regarding oral piercings, then you an always ask your local Las Vegas family dentist for more specific information.

Dental Practice in Las Vegas Overview of General Dentistry

Part II of Family Dentist in Las Vegas reviewing General Dentistry.

Maxillofacial Procedures – Dental implants, joint procedures, surgical oral reconstruction, and cleft palate procedures are some examples of maxillofacial procedures. These can range from minor corrections of mouth or jaw abnormalities to major surgeries.

Periodontal Treatment – Gums can become diseased if not properly cleaned regularly. Periodontal treatments are used to repair damage from gum disease and can include medicated mouthwashes, deep-plane scaling, and even surgery at later stages.

Laser Procedures – In many cases where a drill or other invasive equipment is required to perform a dental procedure, dental lasers can be used in their place. The functions of dental lasers are greatly varied and can assist in bonding, scaling, periodontal surgery, tooth whitening, and sleep apnea treatments.

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Las Vegas Dental Practice Reviews General Dentistry Services

General dentistry covers a broad variety of procedures. Though general dentistry deals mainly with preventative treatments, many dentists continue their training to include cosmetic and restorative procedures. Below you will find information on several restorative and cosmetic procedures that can be performed by general dentists.

Dental Fillings – Teeth can be damaged by tooth decay, dental trauma, or natural wearing. In such cases, dental fillings are used to repair the damaged tooth structure. The procedure requires the damaged portion of the tooth to be removed before the filling can be placed. Then the dentist will fill the open space of the tooth with a filling material. Your dentist will help you decide which material is appropriate for your filling.

Bonding – When a tooth is chipped or cracked, your dentist may recommend a restorative procedure called bonding. In a bonding procedure, your dentist will use composite resins as glue to attach a special material to the damaged tooth. The material applied to the tooth is shaped and colored to match the rest of the tooth, producing a seamless cover over the damaged area.

*Please call our office for details (702) 405-7400 or visit Las Vegas Dentist if you have any questions.

Las Vegas Dentist Adds New Features to Facebook Fanpage

Cheyenne Dental Group has launched a Facebook Fan Page, but not just any Facebook Fan Page, our page will allow patients to obtain coupons, make appointments and write reviews. Check it out today: Cheyenne Dental Group Facebook Fan Page

Our offices strives to provide our patients with the best dental care that is convenient. We would love your feedback on these new features.

Please let us know how we can improve our practice and serve our patients, please click: Family Dentist Las Vegas or call (702) 405-7400.

Childrens dentist in 89129, Las Vegas answers questions about wisdom tooth removal (part III)

Children’s dentist 89129 answers questions about having wisdom teeth removed.

What happens after removal procedure?

While the procedure will last only about an hour, the anesthetic may last for several more hours.  After you are taken home and the anesthetic wears off, you may feel some pain or discomfort, swelling, bleeding, difficulty in opening your mouth and chewing, and a tingling or numbness of your mouth.  All symptoms are temporary and most will go away within a couple days.  After about a week of having your teeth removed, your dentist should check the healing and remove the sutures.

How long before I can go back to work?

People recover at different rates.  Most can expect to get back to work in 2 to 4 days.  It is common for people to make their oral surgery appointments on a Thursday or Friday, allowing the healing period to take place over the weekend so they can return to work on Monday.

If you have any questions about Wisdom Teeth removal please call our office at (702) 405-7400 or click here: Gentle Dentist Shadow Hills. Our office specializes in pediatric dentistry, contact us if you have any questions about preventing oral issues for your child.

Shadow Hills Dentist Reviews Frequently Asked Questions About Wisdom Teeth

Cheyenne Dental Group reviews preventive dentistry and family dentistry.

What are wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to develop and appear at the back of the mouth around the ages of 18 to 25. They are also called third molars.

Why are wisdom teeth such a concern?

Wisdom teeth are the last to develop, so there is usually not enough room for them to come in fully. In most cases, wisdom teeth only come out partially or not at all. When this happens, the teeth are considered “impacted.” Impacted teeth can present a number of problems.

What kind of problems can impacted teeth lead to?

Because wisdom teeth are so far back in the mouth, they are hard to clean properly. This can lead to decay, which is virtually impossible to repair in wisdom teeth because they are so inaccessible. Wisdom teeth also typically have a flap of gum on the back that is badly infected. These infections can sometimes spread to the cheek and the glands under the jaw. One of the more common problems associated with impacted wisdom teeth is damage to the neighboring teeth. Since the tooth does not have enough room to rise out of the gums, it can press against the second molars, moving and damaging them. If this happens, the second molars may also need to be removed along with the impacted wisdom teeth. In more uncommon cases, cysts and tumors can form around impacted wisdom teeth. These problems require extensive oral surgery to be removed.

For questions about Wisdom Teeth removal please call our office at (702) 405-7400 or click here: Shadow Hills Dentist

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Las Vegas Family Dentist  discusses preventive dental care at the Las Vegas Health Festival 2K9.

Las Vegas Dentist Advises On Choosing The Right Dentist

Before scheduling your next dental appointment you should review several items about the dental office and dentist.  These are some things you might want to consider:

• Is the office in close proximity to your home or work?
• Is the office clean and organized?
• Does the dentist and staff take time to explain treatments and instructions?
• Is the office available for Emergency procedures?
• Does the staff inform you about fees and payment options before your treatment is scheduled?

If you have questions about choosing the dentist that meets your needs please visit Las Vegas Family Dentist or call (702) 405 7400.

 

Family Dentist Las Vegas Discusses Tips To Maintain Healthy Teeth During the Holiday Season.

The amount of times you eat during the day and how long the food remains in between your teeth has a major effect on tooth decay.

Holiday sweets like gummy bears, and mints can stick to your teeth for hours which can penetrate your teeth enamel, resulting in cavities.

To reduce risks you may still enjoy holiday sweets if you:

• Eat sugary foods with your regular meals.
• Restrict the amount of snacks you consume after and before meals. Sugar free gum can be a healthy alternative.
• As always consume more water. Water will help you wash out the sugars.
• Floss after every meal and brush your teeth in the morning and at night.

Also, visit your dentist for your regular checkup. If you have more questions please visit  Family Dentist Las Vegas or call us at (702) 405-7400.

Implant Dentistry: The Basics

Las Vegas Dentist reviews the steps of implant dentistry procedures.

Our first step is to place the anchor and this step does require surgery. In some cases we will wait close to six months to for the appropriate bone structure to grow around the anchor. Certain implant cases will require a second procedure, which a post is attached allowing a connection with the anchor and replacement teeth.

Once the gums are healed (takes a few weeks), the new artificial teeth will be created to fit the post. Sometimes several fillings are required and this can take a couple of months to complete (1 to 2 months).

For a comprehensive explanation of Dental Implant procedures please call our office at (702) 405-7400 or click here: Shadow Hills Dentist.