Dr. Marianne Cohan DDS and the team at Summerlin Dental Solutions are pleased to provide professional and caring dental services to their patients from Las Vegas NV and the surrounding communities. Our dental services include: adult, children's, cosmetic, family, implant, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
While you might believe that decay, accident, or other trauma would be the primary reason behind tooth loss, the true culprit is gum disease. So, is it a big issue to lose a tooth? I mean it won’t kill you, right? No, it won’t, but losing even a single tooth can make your other teeth alter their position, which is not good. Missing teeth reduce your capacity to chew and to receive nutrients from your food, which can cause weight loss. Or, because it’s more difficult to chew with missing teeth, you may begin favoring softer foods with more carbohydrates and gain weight. Other bad things may occur, including your speech being altered. Or, the bone loss resulting from the missing teeth may cause your face to change shape, producing a “sunken” appearance that can make you look much older than you really are.
Designed to blend with your remaining teeth, dental implants can replace one tooth or multiples and are the best way to treat a missing tooth (or missing teeth). They look so natural that at first glance even a dentist will have trouble seeing the difference. Summerlin Dental Solutions Rodney Gleave, DMD Brian Karn, DMD 851 S. Rampart Blvd., #230 Las Vegas, NV 89145 (702) 341-9160 DentalSolutionsLV.com
Headache and Migraine Suffers – We May Have Your Miracle Treatment!
The NTI™ device is a wonder appliance that is an FDA-approved, drug-free treatment for the prevention of migraine and tension headaches, and it’s now available in our practice. It works by relaxing the muscles beneath your scalp and thereby preventing most of your headaches. In clinical trials, 82% of migraine sufferers indicated they’d experienced relief from their headaches, with a 77% reduction in their migraine occurrences. It’s painless, fast, and budget friendly. If you suffer from the misery of migraines or know someone who does, then be sure to ask us about this exciting new treatment. Summerlin Dental Solutions Rodney Gleave, DMD Brian Karn, DMD 851 S. Rampart Blvd., #230 Las Vegas, NV 89145 (702) 341-9160 DentalSolutionsLV.com
TMJ/TMD - Proper Bite Alignment Treatment Helps You Say 'Goodbye' to Headaches and Jaw Pain! Do you know that the aches and pains that afflict your neck and shoulders may be the result of a misaligned dental occlusion (i.e. your bite)? Excess tension in your jaw muscles may also be the reason for constant headaches or throbbing and cracking jaws. If your teeth have become worn over the years or lost due to accident or dental disease, your jaw is not able to relax into a natural position. It is time to restore your dental occlusion and allow your jaw to return to the alignment that nature intended, so you can stop the misery. Full mouth rehabilitation is an extraordinary treatment we offer to rescue your oral health. If you have been coexisting with the pain and misery described above, we invite you to discover the improvements that this treatment may bring to your quality of life. Summerlin Dental Solutions Rodney Gleave, DMD Brian Karn, DMD 851 S. Rampart Blvd., #230 Las Vegas, NV 89145 (702) 341-9160 DentalSolutionsLV.com
With age comes wisdom. Specifically, wisdom teeth.
Your mouth goes through many changes in your lifetime. One major dental milestone that usually takes place between the ages of 17 and 21 is the appearance of your third molars. Historically, these teeth have been called wisdom teeth because they come through at a more mature age.
When they come through correctly, healthy wisdom teeth can help you chew. Itís normal to feel a little discomfort when your wisdom teeth appear, but if you have pain, see your dentist immediately.
Room to Grow? Wisdom teeth can lead to problems if there isnít enough space for them to surface or they come through in the wrong position. If your dentist says your wisdom teeth are impacted, he or she means they are trapped in your jaw or under your gums.
As your wisdom teeth make their way through your gums, your dentist will be monitoring your mouth for signs of the following:
Wisdom teeth that arenít in the right position can allow food to become trapped. That gives cavity-causing bacteria a place to grow.
Wisdom teeth that havenít come in properly, which can make it difficult to floss between the wisdom teeth and the molars next to them.
Wisdom teeth that have partially come through can give bacteria a place to enter the gums and create a place for infection to occur. This may also lead to pain, swelling and stiffness in your jaw.
Wisdom teeth that donít have room to come through are thought by some to crowd or damage neighboring teeth.
A wisdom tooth that is impacted can form a cyst on or near the impacted tooth. This could damage the roots of nearby teeth or destroy the bone that supports your teeth.
The American Dental Association has created informative videos called Ask the Dentist. Here is their video on: 'Baby Teeth Are Going to Fall Out, So Why Take Care of Them?'
Is Not Enough Sleep Wearing You Down? If you or a loved one falls asleep at random moments during the day, snores, or has hindered breathing during sleep, you or they may be experiencing sleep apnea. The conventional treatment for this disorder is the CPAP device. The patient is supplied with a machine that pumps a continuous flow of air into their nose or mouth throughout the night. However, many people find this irritating and they stop wearing their mask.
If you have sleep apnea and can't accept or are irritated by your CPAP, modern dentistry has new treatment options available in the form of oral appliances. These appliances are small acrylic devices that slip over the upper and lower teeth much like an orthodontic retainer or mouth guard. They adjust your tongue and jaw to open your airway and permit more air flow to your lungs as you sleep. They require little effort to place and remove, are easy to clean, and are handy for travel. Over 90% of the patients who use them report satisfaction and prefer them as an alternative to their CPAP machines. If you snore or a physician has determined you have sleep apnea, give us a call today. Summerlin Dental Solutions Rodney Gleave, DMD Brian Karn, DMD 851 S. Rampart Blvd., #230 Las Vegas, NV 89145 (702) 341-9160 DentalSolutionsLV.com
Root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp (soft tissue inside your teeth containing blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue) becomes inflamed or diseased. During root canal treatment, your dentist or endodontist (a dentist who specializes in treating the insides of teeth) removes the diseased pulp. The pulp chamber and root canal(s) of the tooth are then cleaned and sealed. If the infected pulp is not removed, pain and swelling can result, and your tooth may have to be removed.
Causes of an infected pulp could include:
a deep cavity
repeated dental procedures
a cracked or broken tooth
injury to the tooth (even if thereís not a visible crack or chip)
If you continue to care for your teeth and gums your restored tooth could last a lifetime. However, regular checkups are necessary; a tooth without its nerve can still develop cavities or gum disease. Most of the time, a root canal is a relatively simple procedure with little or no discomfort involving one to three visits. Best of all, it can save your tooth and your smile.
The American Dental Association has created informative videos called Ask the Dentist. Here is their video on: 'When Should I Start Brushing My Child’s Teeth?'
If you have poorly formed teeth, large gaps, or deep discoloration, our porcelain veneers may be the solution. Veneers are thin, durable sheets of the most modern dental ceramic currently obtainable. They fit over and are bonded to your natural teeth to make your teeth appear straight and uniform, giving you a stunning smile. We also feature no-prep veneers. These are contact-lens thin and super translucent. Since they are so thin, little-to-no tooth reduction is required. Many times you won’t even need a shot! Summerlin Dental Solutions Rodney Gleave, DMD Brian Karn, DMD 851 S. Rampart Blvd., #230 Las Vegas, NV 89145 (702) 341-9160 DentalSolutionsLV.com
Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If youíve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Thatís because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you could without teethóthings that people often take for granted.
When you lose all of your teeth, facial muscles can sag, making you look older. Dentures can help fill out the appearance of your face and profile. They can be made to closely resemble your natural teeth so that your appearance does not change much. Dentures may even improve the look of your smile.
Types of dentures:
Conventional. This full removable denture is made and placed in your mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues have healed, which may take several months.
Immediate. This removable denture is inserted on the same day that the remaining teeth are removed. Your dentist will take measurements and make models of your jaw during a preliminary visit. You donít have to be without teeth during the healing period, but may need to have the denture relined or remade after your jaw has healed.
Overdenture. Sometimes some of your teeth can be saved to preserve your jawbone and provide stability and support for the denture. An overdenture fits over a small number of remaining natural teeth after they have been prepared by your dentist. Implants can serve the same function, too.
While you might believe that decay, accident, or other trauma would be the primary reason behind tooth loss, the true culprit is gum disease. So, is it a big issue to lose a tooth? I mean it won’t kill you, right? No, it won’t, but losing even a single tooth can make your other teeth alter their position, which is not good. Missing teeth reduce your capacity to chew and to receive nutrients from your food, which can cause weight loss. Or, because it’s more difficult to chew with missing teeth, you may begin favoring softer foods with more carbohydrates and gain weight. Other bad things may occur, including your speech being altered. Or, the bone loss resulting from the missing teeth may cause your face to change shape, producing a “sunken” appearance that can make you look much older than you really are.
