Centennial, Nevada
Antibiotic Treatment for Patients in the Las Vegas, NV, Area
Periodontal disease is a progressive condition that leads to severe inflammation and tooth loss if left untreated. Antibiotic treatments can be used in combination with scaling and root planning, curettage, surgery, or as a stand-alone treatment to help reduce bacteria before and/or after many common periodontal procedures. At Radiant Smiles, we take proper precautions with our dental treatments and provide ...
Periodontics
The term “periodontics” refers to the dental specialty that pertains to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease that affects the gums and jawbone. The gum tissues serve to surround and support the teeth and the underlying jawbone anchors teeth firmly in place. Periodontists have completed several years of extra dental training and are concerned with maintaining the function, ...
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function. Having a root ...
Onlay Restorations
An onlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain. An onlay is sometimes also referred to as a partial crown. It is made by a professional dental laboratory and is permanently cemented onto the tooth by your dentist. Onlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or have been damaged by ...
We Provide Inlay Restorations at Our Dental Office Near Las Vegas, NV
Inlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or have been damaged by decay or trauma. Inlays are an ideal alternative to conventional silver and composite fillings. Also, they are more conservative than crowns because less tooth structure is removed in the preparation of inlays. How Inlay Restorations Are Made An inlay restoration is a ...
We Offer Fixed Bridges for Patients at Our Dental Office in Las Vegas, NV
A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance and is an excellent way to replace missing teeth. The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type and is usually made of porcelain fused to metal. This type of bridge consists of two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached to pontics (artificial teeth), filling the gap created ...
Dentures & Partial Dentures for Patients in the Las Vegas, NV, Community
If you’re missing many or all of your teeth, it is crucial to see one of our expert dentists at Radiant Smiles. We offer tailored dental solutions including dentures and partial dentures. Radiant Smiles proudly offers a wide array of cosmetic dentistry services to patients throughout Las Vegas, Nevada, and the surrounding areas. What Are Dentures? A denture is a ...
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances. Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or Periodontist - a specialist of the gums ...
Crowns (Caps) for Patients in the Las Vegas, NV, Community
A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations. At Radiant Smiles, we offer reliable crowns for patients in the Las Vegas, NV, area. Reasons for Crowns Crowns are used ...
Composite Fillings
A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a composite filling. There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. You and your dentist can discuss the best ...