Sat 7 Jan 2012

Emergency Dentists Las Vegas

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Do You need an Emergency Dentist in Las Vegas?

I did a Google search for emergency dentists las vegas the other day when I was in desperate need, and pain, from a broken back tooth that had gotten so bad I could not eat or sleep or do much of anything besides think about the awful pain I was in.

I did manage to find a few dentists in las vegas who would be willing to see me, a week from Wednesday that is!!!  I needed a dentist now!

I’ll admit that the situation I found myself in was completely my fault.  I had not seen a dentist in over twenty years and although my teeth are in pretty good shape, they are not at all where they need to be… I could use a good thorough cleaning for sure and a couple of cavities filled.

However, what I needed immediately was a dentist in lasvegas who could see me right now, an emergency dentist, and pull out the broken and painful back molar that was causing me so much strife.

I could not wait until a week from Wednesday, nor could I wait another hour before I swallowed a bottle of ibuprofen in hopes of ending it all!  Yes, the tooth pain was that bad.  But alas, no emergency dentist could be found on Google or anywhere I looked and I nearly cried for the first time in 20 years.

Lucky for me I decided to try and drown my pain with a six pack of beer and drove up to the convenience store near my house with every intention of buying as much alcohol as my credit card would allow and drinking myself into a painless stupor.

On my way to the store, I noticed a sign I’d never seen before, probably because I was never looking for it! I got out of the truck and immediately went in.  This was not your typical fancy office by any stretch of the imagination but there were people in there and I heard drills buzzing away in the background so I figured I’d see if they had any emergency openings available.

And they did!  They saw me right then and there.  The really nice lady at the front desk said that when someone is in pain all ears perk up and everything possible is done to see that person right away.

I was afraid of what this might cost me because I did not have dental insurance, but the sweet lady just smiled and said I would be able to afford it and gave me some papers to fill out.

The awesome thing about all this was the fact that I walked in off the street and was seen quicker than I had ever been seen by any type of doctor, even when I had an appointment!

My tooth was yanked less than 30 minutes after having walked through the door!

Now, my traumatic experience with a dentist while in the navy some 20 years earlier had kept me from seeing a dentist on a regular basis but this dentist quickly calmed my fears and his staff was so nice and professional and I quickly felt at ease and let them do their thing… which they did extremely well!

My whole visit was less than an hour and very inexpensive. I’m no longer in pain and have set an appointment to get my teeth cleaned and to address some other issues I have.

If you need a good dentist and live in Las Vegas, Dr.  is your man.  I was so impressed with this outfit that I created a blog and a few videos to spread the word. He is also a member of the American Dental Association so you will be in good, and regulated, hands.

Yep, “Emergency Dentists Las Vegas” is what I typed into the Google search bar and if you are looking for that service too then hopefully you found me and will take my advice and go see Dr.  He and his staff are the best!!

OOPSS, almost forgot. Here is his number:

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Wed 11 Jan 2012

Going to the Dentist Can be Fun!!

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I would never say that going to the dentist is fun, or funny… unless it is someone else sitting in the examination chair!

At Emergency Dentists Las Vegas it is a good thing to keep things in perspective and although having a dental emergency can be quite a nightmare, we should never take life so seriously that we become miserable to ourselves and those around us.

So, we take a break from talking about what a great dentist Dr. is and pause to share a laugh with you.

I hope you find the following video funny and can find a moment to smile… and speaking of smiles, if yours is not where it should be I sure hope you give my favorite dentist in Las Vegas a call.

Enjoy the video!

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Wed 11 Jan 2012

Coffee is Good For Your Teeth

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Everyone I know says coffee is bad for your teeth but what I think they mean to say is that it stains your teeth.  Here at Emergency Dentists Las Vegas we like to get the story straight!

I believe that coffee stains teeth but if you brush your teeth regularly this should not be a problem.  And here is the cool thing, I just found an article that says drinking coffee, which I do a lot of, is actually good for your oral health, including reducing your risk for cancers in the mouth!

Link Between Coffee and Dental Care – Lower Your Oral Cancer Risk

Studies have already shown that coffee may benefit dental care by reducing the risk of developing cavities. Now there’s even more good news for java junkies. Researchers have discovered that drinking a lot of coffee actually lowers your risk of mouth and throat cancer.

According to the findings featured in WebMD, people who drink more than four servings of coffee daily have nearly a 40% lower chance of contracting mouth or throat cancer when compared to people who don’t drink coffee. For those who drank less than five cups of coffee daily, the level of protection fell to still significant 4% lower odds for contracting mouth and throat cancer for each cup of coffee consumed each day. Protection for oral and pharyngeal cancer was evident, but protection against cancer of the larynx was not.

Coffee’s protective effect was shown to remain intact even for drinkers and smokers, despite the fact that tobacco and alcohol consumption are linked to head and neck cancers. Additionally, the protection effect didn’t demonstrate a boost by consuming fruits and vegetables, which are also known to protect against head and neck cancers.

The researchers at the University of Milan reached these findings when they analyzed nine studies comparing 5,139 people with head and neck cancer to 9,028 people without cancer.

So, which ingredient in coffee is responsible for reducing the risk of oral cancer? The study dismissed caffeine as a likely possibility since drinking tea, even in mass quantities, was not protective.

The researchers pointed out that coffee contains hundreds of chemicals. Of those, cafestol and kahweol have anti-cancer properties. However, future studies will have to determine more decidedly if these chemicals actually protect against cancer in people.

Previous studies in Wired Magazine have credited Trigonelline, an alkaloid, in coffee as a cavity-fighting agent. While the ingredient is recognized for giving coffee its taste, it’s also proven to prevent craters from forming in teeth, averting the cavity-causing bacterium Streptococcus from attaching to teeth.

The American Dental Association reminds us that coffee alone cannot create optimal dental health. In fact, excess coffee can stain teeth. The ADA recommends traditional dental care that includes brushing twice daily, flossing each day, eating a balanced diet, and regularly visiting the dentist.

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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jenny_L_McCoy

Okay, great news today becasue I’m not giving up my coffee!!!

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Sat 7 Jan 2012

What is Gingivitis?

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Keeping your teeth clean and healthy is important, but do you know exactly how bacteria and saliva combine to form tartar which can lead to all sorts of nasty dental problems like Gingivitis, tooth loss and disease?

I didn’t know either, but here is a really neat video that describes what can happen and what you can do to prevent tooth decay and other dental catastrophes!

 

Pretty interesting, huh?

I’m the last person on earth to give advise about seeing the dentist but I can say I wish I knew then what I know now and would have seen a dentist regularly for cleanings… and so should you!

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