Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars which grow in the back of our gums. The only set of teeth to form outside of the womb, wisdom teeth usually emerge during our teenage years or early twenties between ages 17-25. Wisdom teeth can be exposed but generally are impacted in the gums, which cause […]
What Makes a Good Las Vegas Dentist?
I’m going to be completely honest with you: No one likes going to the dentist. This simple fact of life illustrates why choosing a good dentist is so very important for you and your family. A “bad” dentist will make an experience that you might already be dreading even more uncomfortable. In fact, you may have […]
Spring Allergies – Or Sleep Apnea?
There is a chainsaw in your bedroom. At least that’s what it sounds like every time your spouse goes to sleep at night. You may notice that the noise gets louder at certain times of the year, like the spring, when it’s common for allergies to irritate the nasal passages. But all that snoring could actually […]
Spring Tune Up – For Your Teeth
Spring is that time of year when you think about the curb appeal of your home. Whether it’s slapping a new coat of paint on the stucco or replacing windows, Las Vegas residents feel a sense of excitement every spring as they work on sprucing up their investments. Even the Las Vegas strip gets a […]
Are Your Silver Fillings Dangerous?
There is still public debate over whether the old school mercury fillings that most baby boomers received when they were in their formative years are safe. But there’s no debate among the Las Vegas dentist community or in the medical world at large. The American Dental Association (ADA) has cited numerous studies, including one as […]
Dr. Hadley Helps to Put Smiles on Students
The Clark County public school system is pretty big as far as school districts go and, in many cases, is underfunded. Some students and their families struggle at times to provide the basics needed for classroom learning: notebooks, backpacks, calculators and the like. Teachers and textbooks certainly do help to educate your children, but without […]
Patient Loyalty Programs Make Dentistry Affordable
If you don’t have dental insurance but need to have dental work done, many dental offices will require you to pay up front for any work done or will need at least half paid when services are performed with the balance due in a month or two. And if you buy dental insurance, many policies […]
Composite Resin Fillings Match Tooth Colors
Silver-based fillings have been used for nearly as long as dentists have been drilling and filling cavities and tooth decay, but they aren’t attractive and have many disadvantages beyond simply looking ugly. Silver fillings take a great deal of time to properly fill cavities and need several days to fully cure. Many parents who had […]
Gum Disease Rampant Across U.S.
With people running busy lives and having something to do nearly every minute of every day, taking the time to properly brush teeth has been lagging in the United States with most people taking far less than two full minutes each time they brush their teeth. The Mayo Clinic says about 85 percent of people in […]
‘Give Back the Smile’ Program Helps Survivors of Domestic Abuse
This dental office is among many nationwide that are participating in the “Give Back the Smile” program designed to help restore the beautiful smiles of survivors of domestic violence. Many times, those survivors are women and children who have suffered in many ways, including wanton neglect that results in damaged teeth. But the “Give Back […]