General Dentistry & Deep Teeth Cleaning in Henderson, NV
Maintaining a healthy smile is essential for overall wellness, and regular dental care is crucial in Henderson, NV, to ensure the comfort and health of your teeth and gums. At our practice in Henderson, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive general dentistry services that prioritize your oral health and help you achieve a functional and comfortable smile.
Preventive Dentistry:
Our goal is to prevent dental conditions whenever possible. Through regular dental exams, cleanings, and X-rays, we can detect dental issues in their earliest stages, ensuring timely treatment to avoid more severe risks to your smile.
During a thorough dental exam at our Henderson office, we carefully evaluate the health of each tooth, checking for any signs of periodontal (gum) disease or other oral health concerns. If any issues are identified, we will promptly discuss treatment options with you.
Our dental cleanings go beyond simply keeping your teeth clean. They are designed to promote healthy gums and provide you with a smooth and fresh smile. Our experienced hygienist removes plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces, followed by a thorough polishing to leave your teeth feeling clean and looking radiant.
Dental X-rays are an invaluable tool in diagnosing conditions that may not be visible during a visual examination alone. They enable us to identify cavities, infections, bone loss, and certain types of cysts and tumors, ensuring accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.
We typically recommend a dental exam and cleaning every six months, unless you have specific dental conditions such as gum disease that require more frequent visits.
Restorative Dentistry
At our Henderson practice, we offer a range of restorative dentistry treatments to repair and protect your teeth, ensuring comfortable function and long-term oral health.
Dental fillings are used to repair teeth after removing decay, restoring their structure and preventing further damage.
Crowns play a vital role in protecting and stabilizing cracked or deeply decayed teeth, providing strength and support.
Bonding is an effective solution for correcting small chips, narrowing gaps between teeth, and addressing cosmetic concerns. It can also help prevent stains or decay.
When providing restorative dentistry, we prioritize your comfort and ensure that the results are not only aesthetically pleasing but also durable and long-lasting.
At our Henderson dental practice, we are dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain a healthy smile through preventive and restorative dentistry. Your comfort, oral health, and satisfaction are our primary concerns, and we look forward to providing you with personalized and exceptional dental care in Henderson, NV.
Tooth-Replacement Options
Preserving your natural teeth is our utmost priority; however, there are situations where tooth extraction becomes necessary to alleviate pain or when restoring the tooth is not feasible. We understand that having a gap in your smile can affect your appearance, as well as your ability to chew and speak comfortably.
To address missing teeth, we offer various tooth replacement options tailored to your specific needs:
Fixed dental bridges: This solution involves anchoring an artificial tooth in place by attaching it to two healthy adjacent teeth, providing a stable and functional replacement for the missing tooth.
Dental implants: By surgically implanting a replacement root into the jawbone and placing a dental crown on top, dental implants offer a durable and natural-looking solution for replacing a single missing tooth. They provide excellent stability and functionality.
Dentures: For patients missing all teeth on either the upper or lower arch, dentures offer a removable prosthetic that restores the appearance and function of a full set of teeth. They are custom-made to fit comfortably and enhance your ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently.
Partial dentures: When you have one or more missing teeth and still have some remaining natural teeth, partial dentures can replace the missing teeth by anchoring a prosthetic to the adjacent natural teeth. They restore your smile's aesthetics and functionality.
During a comprehensive dental exam, we carefully assess your specific situation and recommend the most suitable tooth replacement option for you. Our goal is to restore your smile and ensure your ability to eat and speak comfortably once again.
At our practice, we are committed to providing personalized and effective dental solutions to meet your tooth replacement needs. Our team will guide you through the process, ensuring your comfort and satisfaction every step of the way.
Contact Us to Schedule a Dental Appointment
Give us a call to schedule your next dental appointment. We look forward to welcoming you!
Frequently Asked Questions
In its earliest stages, we can reverse gum disease by improving your hygiene routine and adding in an antimicrobial treatment. Once gum disease has progressed past a certain point, however, the disease is not reversible. We can still provide treatment that will stop the disease in its tracks and prevent further deterioration of your gum and bone tissue.
You probably see the words general dentist on local signs and online, but may wonder what that means.
Just like your primary care physician, your general dentist is your main point of contact for your oral health. General dentists provide most non-specialty services that patients of all ages need to stay healthy.
This includes preventive dentistry such as:
- Dental exams
- Cleanings
- X-rays
- Fluoride treatments
- Dental sealants
- Mouthguards for sports
- Nightguards
General dentists also repair teeth that suffer from decay, fractures, or trauma. Restorative dentistry refers to:
- Fillings
- Bonding
- Dental crowns
Teeth replacement is a big part of general dentistry and is designed to keep your smile looking good and to make sure you can eat a healthy diet.
- Bridges
- Partial dentures
- Dentures
Since cosmetic dentistry is not a dental specialty, most general dentists are the ones who will be designing a beautiful smile and offering enhancements such as:
- Teeth whitening
- Cosmetic bonding
- Tooth-colored fillings and crowns
- Porcelain veneers
If you have a dental question, need help or advice, your general or family dentist will be able to make treatment recommendations for you. If you require a trip to a specialist, general dentists usually have specialists in their professional network that they know and trust.
A fractured tooth is a tooth at risk. You may not even know a tooth is cracked or fractured, or you may feel pain or sensitivity when biting down or exposing the tooth to hot or cold temperatures. An endodontist specialist can diagnose and treat fractures in a tooth and damage to its inner pulp.
Treating fractured teeth is critical. With continuous pressure from chewing, the interior tissues of a tooth may be unable to heal, leading to irritation and even infection. These inner tissues, or pulp, include a tooth’s interior nerves, tissues, and blood vessels.
An endodontist specialist will treat a tooth fracture depending on its location and severity. A dental crown can usually protect teeth with small fractures above the gum line, and you can see your dentist for this type of restoration.
However, if the tooth has a crack below the gum line, you may need a root canal to treat the damaged pulp. Endodontists specialize in root canal treatment, preventing the fracture from spreading or even causing tooth loss. A dental crown completes the restoration.
If the tooth is severely damaged, an endodontist specialist may recommend endodontic surgery to save part of the tooth or an extraction. If the tooth needs extraction, your endodontist can discuss options for replacing the tooth, such as a dental implant.
We offer multiple options to enhance your smile:
Smile Design
Where we transform smiles into works of art. Whether you are envisioning a Hollywood-worthy grin or simply seeking to enhance your natural beauty, our smile design services encompass veneers or crowns, and meticulous gum shaping to achieve the perfect smile for you! Our goal is to craft the radiant smile you have always dreamed of, tailored to your unique preferences and facial features. Say goodbye to imperfections and hello to confidence with our expert smile design solutions.
Smile Shape
Looking to enhance your smile without opting for crowns or veneers? Our Smile Shape Program offers a tailored solution, allowing you to brighten your teeth, reshape your gums and refine your natural teeth, unlocking the smile you have always dreamed of.
Teeth Whitening
At The Henderson Dentist in Henderson, NV, we offer professional teeth whitening services supervised by Dr. Wilson. While drugstore whitening kits may be inexpensive and accessible, nothing compares to the effectiveness and safety of professional teeth whitening. Our customized treatments deliver more significant and longer-lasting results. Trust us to enhance your smile with our advanced techniques and high-quality whitening agents. Choose The Henderson Dentist for a brighter, more confident smile.
Veneers
When admiring the flawless smile of a movie star, it's likely that veneers played a role in creating that perfect look. Veneers are thin shells made of porcelain or composite resin that are carefully bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They are commonly used to address various cosmetic concerns, such as improving tooth color, shape, length, or size. Whether you need a single veneer or multiple veneers, our skilled Henderson team can customize the treatment to align with your aesthetic goals. Experience the transformative power of veneers at The Henderson Dentist.
If your teeth are discolored, you have several options available to restore their brightness:
1. In office whitening: This is the most effective method for quickly brightening your smile. Typically completed in just two sessions at our office, in office whitening delivers immediate results.
2. Take-home whitening trays: For a more convenient option, we offer custom take-home whitening trays tailored to your smile. This allows you to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home at your own pace.
3. Smile makeovers: For more extensive discoloration or other esthetic concerns, our smile makeovers can include crowns or veneers. These treatments not only enhance the shape of your teeth but also improve their shade, giving you a complete transformation for a radiant smile.
Schedule an in-person or virtual consult to discuss which option is best suited to your needs and goals. We will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan to achieve the bright, beautiful smile you desire.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Brittany Wilson
Dr. Wilson, a Colorado native, received her undergraduate degree from Colorado State University and her doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her desire to move back west brought her to Nevada for her residency program. Dr. Wilson has been in practice for over a decade and is highly trained in dental implants as well as a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She is certified in BOTOX® and PRF injections which have both lasting skin and mouth benefits. With her constant desire to learn safe and cutting-edge techniques, she ...
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