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.
You know good dental
habits can help prevent things like cavities and gingivitis, but you may not
know what conditions like these really look like or how they can affect your
mouth. Use this visual guide to learn more about some of the most common dental
health issues, symptoms to watch for and the potential treatments that are
available. Please
note: This content is for informational purposes only. Only a dentist,
physician or other qualified health care professional can make a diagnosis. Gingivitis
Gingivitis is the earliest stage
of gum disease, an infection of the
tissues around your teeth caused by plaque. If you have gingivitis, your gums
may become red, swollen and bleed easily. You may also
experience bad breath. Because gum disease
is usually painless, you may not know you have it.
You are more likely to develop gum disease if you skip brushing and flossing, use tobacco, have crooked teeth
that are hard to keep clean, are pregnant, have diabetes or take certain
medications. When in its early stages, the disease is still reversible and your
gums can be returned to good health with a professional cleaning from your
dentist, along with daily brushing and flossing. Periodontitis
Periodontitis
is the more advanced form of gum disease, a major cause of
tooth loss in adults. According to the CDC, nearly half of U.S.
adults suffer from it. The disease can be reversed in early stages, but damage
may be permanent the longer it goes untreated. Although you may not be aware of
the gum disease in your mouth, abscesses can develop which
usually painful. Symptoms include bleeding, swollen gums,
persistent bad breath or bad taste, loose
permanent teeth and a change in bite. Your teeth may appear to become longer as
gums and bone recede. There are many treatments available, including deep cleanings known as scaling and
root planing. Talk to your dentist to find out what’s best for you. Thrush
Thrush is a yeast infection
that looks like white film in your mouth. You’re more likely to get thrush if
you have an illness that affects your immune system. This includes people with
HIV/AIDS or cancer, as well as people
using steroids to manage their asthma. People with untreated or uncontrolled diabetes are also susceptible
because sugar in saliva encourages yeast to grow. Thrush is also common in
people who wear dentures. If you have
symptoms, see your dentist. After a scraping to confirm you have thrush, your
dentist can prescribe medicine to clear it up. To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.
Laser Treatment – An Alternative to Traditional Gum Surgery
Considered an almost miraculous development, dental lasers provide a simple, often painless, and minimally invasive procedure for the effective treatment of gum disease. Because the process renders scalpels and sutures unnecessary, the healing process is usually quicker. The laser is safe and can actually help to increase bone mass that is often lost from gum disease. The doctor also uses the dental laser for cosmetic recontouring, treating canker and cold sores, and removing cysts or nodules on the lips, tongue, and gums.
Another amazing use of the laser is treatment of tongue-tie or lip-tie. In this case, the tissue securing the lip to the gums or the tongue to the base of the mouth is too tight, causing a variety of issues. The laser allows the doctor to trim this attachment without cutting, bleeding, or stitches. Summerlin Dental Solutions
With recent improvements in design and fit, we can now offer natural-looking, slip-proof dentures! This approach anchors the denture plate so solidly that you no longer have to fret about the foods you eat or that your dentures might shift or slip. If you're a denture wearer, be sure to ask us about this. It will make your life so much easier. Summerlin Dental Solutions Rodney Gleave, DMD Brian Karn, DMD 851 S. Rampart Blvd., #230 Las Vegas, NV 89145 (702) 341-9160 DentalSolutionsLV.com
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com that was written by Sher Warkentin Maintaining good oral care during the holidays can be tough with the bombardment of sugary sweets all season. Counting down to Christmas with an advent calendar is a fun activity for your kids, but if they are filled with chocolate and sweets, it won't be so great for their teeth. Check out these simple sugar-free ideas to fill your countdown instead. Holiday Activity Fun Fill your child's countdown with special moments that they will cherish all year round. For each day of the month come up with a fun holiday activity that you can do together as a family. Some ideas include: watching a holiday movie, going ice skating, building a snowman and looking at Christmas lights. Write down the activity on a slip of paper and tuck one note into each day of your advent calendar. A Puzzling Treat Give your child a fun challenge with a customized puzzle. Draw a picture or write a special message on a blank puzzle. Break the pieces apart and place one puzzle piece in each day of your advent calendar. Every day your child can add the pieces together until they have a completed puzzle revealing a special holiday message or fun activity to do together. To read the entire article visit Colgate.com. The remainder of the article details the following:
Don't become a preventable statistic! Oral cancer accounts for one American death every hour. For the last 40 years, this mortality rate hasn't altered. But with early detection, there is a 90% cure rate for oral cancer. That's why we provide a visual screening for oral cancer at every six-month checkup and cleaning. If our dentist or hygienist sees anything that incites concern, they'll refer you to an oral surgeon. This screening could mean your life! Summerlin Dental Solutions Rodney Gleave, DMD Brian Karn, DMD 851 S. Rampart Blvd., #230 Las Vegas, NV 89145 (702) 341-9160 DentalSolutionsLV.com
Most basic insurance plans pay for the surgical treatments necessary to treat advanced periodontal disease. Gum surgery is almost always successful in controlling the conditions present in severe cases. However, with mild periodontal disease, there are powerful NON-surgical procedures that, along with better dental hygiene, can virtually stop the development of the disease. This, too, is usually covered under most dental insurance plans. Summerlin Dental Solutions Rodney Gleave, DMD Brian Karn, DMD 851 S. Rampart Blvd., #230 Las Vegas, NV 89145 (702) 341-9160 DentalSolutionsLV.com
Get a peek at your new smile before any treatment! Cosmetic imaging permits us to display what can be accomplished with your teeth and smile even before your first procedure. Computer-generated images of your teeth and gums can be shaped, replaced, added, or lightened, culminating in your new smile. It is so exciting to actually see your treatment goals in advance. Summerlin Dental Solutions Rodney Gleave, DMD Brian Karn, DMD 851 S. Rampart Blvd., #230 Las Vegas, NV 89145 (702) 341-9160 DentalSolutionsLV.com
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month we are featuring information found on MouthHealthy.org that discuss how diabetes can affect your dental health. Below is one way that diabetes can affect your oral health. Slow Healing
Have you ever noticed a cold sore or a cut in your mouth that doesn’t quite seem to go away? This can be another way that diabetes may affect your mouth. Poor control of blood sugar can keep injuries from healing quickly and properly. If you have something in your mouth that you feel isn’t healing as it should, see your dentist. To read all '5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Mouth' visit MouthHealthy.org.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month we are featuring information found on MouthHealthy.org that discuss how diabetes can affect your dental health. Below are two ways that diabetes can affect your oral health. Change in Taste
Your favorite flavors might not taste as rich as your remember if you have diabetes. It can be disappointing, but take the opportunity to experiment with different tastes, textures and spices to your favorite foods. Just take care not to add too much sugar to your food in an effort to add flavor. Not only can this affect the quality of your diet, it can also lead to more cavities. If you have a persistent bad taste in your mouth, see your dentist or doctor. Infections
Diabetes affects your immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to infection. One common among people with diabetes is a yeast infection called oral thrush (candidiasis). The yeast thrive on the higher amount of sugar found in your saliva, and it looks like a white layer coating your tongue and the insides of your cheeks. Thrush is more common in people who wear dentures and can often leave a bad taste in your mouth. See your dentist if you think you have thrush or any other mouth infection. To read all '5 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Mouth' visit MouthHealthy.org.
