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Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. Las Vegas, which bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, is famous for the number of casino resorts and associated entertainment.
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Dental Bonding

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Introduction

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve an individual's smile.

For What Conditions Is Dental Bonding Considered?

Dental bonding is an option that can be considered:

  • to repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)
  • to repair chipped or cracked teeth
  • to improve the appearance of discolored teeth
  • to close spaces between teeth
  • to make teeth look longer
  • to change the shape of teeth
  • as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings
  • to protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede

What's the Procedure for Having a Tooth Bonded?

  • Preparation. Little advance preparation is needed for dental bonding. Anesthesia is often not necessary unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. Your dentist will use a shade guide to select a composite resin color that will closely match the color of your tooth.
  • The bonding process. Next, the surface of the tooth will be roughened and a conditioning liquid applied. These procedures help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The tooth-colored, puttylike resin is then applied, molded and smoothed to the desired shape. An ultraviolet light or laser is then used to harden the material. After the material is hardened, your dentist will further trim and shape it, and polish it to match the sheen of the rest of the tooth surface.
  • Time-to-completion. The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Bonding?

  • Advantages: Bonding is among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental proced...

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What Types of Braces Are Available?

If braces are indeed the solution for you, your orthodontist will prescribe an appliance specific for your needs. The braces may consist of bands, wires, and other fixed or removable corrective appliances.

Generally, there are three types of braces:

  • Brackets: Made of stainless steel or clear or tooth-colored ceramic or plastic, brackets are bonded to the front of each tooth. Ceramic or plastic brackets are often selected for cosmetic reasons. Plastic brackets, however, may become stained and discolored by the end of treatment. Another disadvantage of ceramic or plastic brackets is that they cause more friction between the wire and brackets, which can increase treatment time.
  • Lingual-type brackets: These are brackets that attach to the back of teeth, hiding the bracket from view.
  • Trad...

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Emergency Contact for Las Vegas

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Police (Non-emergency) 702-895-3668
  • Poison Information 702-732-4989
  • Suicide Prevention Center of Clark Country 702-731-2990

Nearby Las Vegas Hospitals *

Horizon Specialty Hospital
640 Desert Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)382-3155

Valley Hospital Medical Center
620 Shadow Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)388-4000

University Medical Center
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702)383-2000

North Vista Hospital
1409 E Lake Mead Blvd
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702)649-7711

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
3186 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702)731-8000

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas
1250 S Valley View Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702)877-8898

Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
2075 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)733-8800

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas at Desert Springs Hospital
2075 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)866-2000

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas Flamingo Campus
2250 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)784-4300

Progressive Hospital
4015 S McLeod Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702)433-2200

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas Sahara Campus
5110 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)352-9260

Harmon Medical & Rehabilitation Hospital
2170 E Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)794-0100

Desert Willow Treatment Center
6171 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)486-8900

Rawson Neal Psychiatric Hospital
1650 Community College Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)486-4400

Red Rock Behavioral Health Hospital
5975 W Twain Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702)214-8099

Montevista Hospital
5900 W Rochelle Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702)364-1111

HEALTHSOUTH Hospital at Tenaya
2500 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702)562-2021

Mike O'Callagan Federal Hospital
4700 N Las Vegas Blvd
Nellis Afb, NV 89191
(702)653-2260

MountainView Hospital
3100 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702)255-5000

Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
5400 S Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702)853-3000

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
657 N Town Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702)233-7000

St Rose Dominican Hospital San Martin Campus
8280 W Warm Springs Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702)492-8000

Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
9300 W Sunset Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702)880-2100

St Rose Dominican Hospitals Siena Campus
3001 St Rose Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89052
(702)616-5000

HEALTHSOUTH Henderson Rehabilitation Hospital
10301 Jeffreys St
Henderson, NV 89052
(702)939-9400

St Rose Dominican Hospitals Rose de Lima Campus
102 E Lake Mead Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702)616-5000

Boulder City Hospital
901 Adams Blvd
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702)293-4111

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"Toothache" usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws primarily as a result of a dental condition. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, or gum disease. However, disorders of the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint) can also cause pain that is referred to as "toothache." The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by cold or heat. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem and the cause.

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