5 Tips to Care for Your Dental Implants

The Center for Oral Surgery of Las Vegas is the best place to go when you need any oral surgery service. Dr. Carlos Letelier provides expert care to ensure that your teeth and gums are well taken care of so you can fight the effects of periodontal disease and maintain your smile for many years […]

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Why Dental Implants are the Perfect Christmas Present

Are you looking to bring a smile to someone’s face this Christmas? Choosing the perfect Christmas gift can be difficult. If you want to give the gift that keeps on giving, then dental implants are a great option. Dental implants can restore an individual’s smile and self-confidence. Our team at The Center for Oral Surgery […]

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3 Reasons for Having a Loose Dental Implant

Many patients are told that dental implants are permanent. However, they can become loose. At the Center for Oral Surgery in Las Vegas, we strive to educate patients on what to know before, during, and after treatment. If you have a loose dental implant, we outline why this could be happening and what you can […]

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Can Periodontal Disease Prevent Me from Getting Dental Implants?

Dental implants are the most advanced, effective, and long lasting way to replace missing teeth. They restore the appearance and function of your smile, along with your confidence, and even help to strengthen tissue and bone in the process, boosting your oral health overall. The Center for Oral Surgery of Las Vegas offers a range […]

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How To Prepare For Dental Implants

At The Center For Oral Surgery of Las Vegas, it is our mission to provide top-notch care to our patients. For patients who have lost a tooth due to damage, trauma, or injury, we hope to restore your smile with revolutionary dental implant technology. Dental implants allow patients to choose a real, life-like tooth implant […]

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Your Premier Dental Implant Specialists

If you lose or severely damage a tooth, you may be left wondering what your options are. Dental implants from The Center of Oral Surgery of Las Vegas are the answer. A damaged smile can have significant confidence, aesthetic and oral health implications. We help patients reclaim their smiles quickly and permanently, and offer all […]

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What Factors Contribute To Long Term Success of Dental Implants?

In order for a dental implant to succeed, the patient must be in good oral and overall health and do an excellent job of maintaining optimal oral hygiene once the implant has been placed. One of the main benefits of dental implants in Las Vegas is that 95 – 98% of all dental implants are […]

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Will I have to go to more than one doctor to get dental implants?

Dental implants represent a state-of-the-art means of getting new, natural-looking teeth that come complete with tooth roots. They help keep your jawbone healthy and ensure that you’ll be able to eat all the foods you love. You might need to visit more than one type of dentist for the full procedure, depending upon your particular […]

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Receding Gums: Are Dental Implants Still An Option?

When the gums are receding, the roots of the teeth are exposed which can leave teeth susceptible to damage and loss. If you have receding gums, your gum recession must be dealt with before you can have dental implants placed. This is because dental implants require a stable & sufficient jawbone and healthy gum tissue […]

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What Factors Contribute To Long Term Success of Dental Implants?

In order for a dental implant to succeed, the patient must be in good oral and overall health and do an excellent job of maintaining optimal oral hygiene once the implant has been placed. One of the main benefits of dental implants in Las Vegas is that 95 – 98% of all dental implants are […]

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My Dental Implant is Loose, What Should I Do?

As highly reliable, permanent replacements for missing teeth, the vast majority of dental implants are successful. In fact, the success rate for dental implants is between 95 – 98%, which is one of the many reasons implants are so popular. However, just like the natural teeth, implants can suffer trauma wherein they become loose. There […]

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How often will I have to have my dental implants checked?

Dental implants are the most advanced, state-of-the-art type of tooth replacement. It’s important to have your new implants checked on a regular basis to be sure they have bonded properly with the jawbone and to be sure no inflammation is occurring in the gums. Initially, your dentist might prefer to have you visit more often […]

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Lost Back Molars: Are Dental Implants an Option?

If you are missing back molars, you should speak to a dentist that provides Las Vegas dental implants as you can replace any missing teeth with implants including back molars. Your back molars help you chew food properly and they also affect your overall bite while easing some of the excessive pressure put on the […]

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When Can I Return to Work After a Dental Implant Procedure?

Undergoing treatment for dental implants in Las Vegas should be treated much the same way as undergoing any other surgical procedure. So how long do you need to tell your boss you’re going to be out of commission? That depends on the procedures you’re facing.  What the Procedure Entails The dental implant procedure itself involves […]

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Dental Implants: What will happen without treatment?

Dental implants are the best choice to replace missing teeth. If you choose not to replace your teeth, you can develop long-term problems that affect your bite and your remaining teeth, including the possibility of losing even more teeth. What Happens if I Do Not Replace Missing Teeth? Missing teeth are fairly common, and can […]

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Is It Best to Get Dental Implants Before or After Orthodontic Treatment?

Orthodontic treatment is often recommended for patients who experience malocclusions, also known as a bad bite. Many people associate orthodontic treatment with braces and teens, but it’s increasingly common for adults to seek orthodontic help such as wisdom teeth removal these days as well. When you have missing teeth and are considering dental implants to […]

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Improve Your Chances of a Successful Dental Implant Recovery

Dental implants make it so people with missing permanent teeth do not necessarily have to turn to dentures in order to smile, speak, and eat confidently. Dental implant surgery depends largely on the successful integration of surgical titanium posts into the jawbone, which is a process known as osseointegration. If not completed or taken care […]

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Common causes of tooth loss

Tooth loss is not unusual, particularly as we age. We can lose our teeth in a variety of ways, whether from tooth decay or trauma. With today’s state-of-the-art tooth replacement options, including dental implants, you can regain your smile no matter what causes your tooth loss. What are the Most Common Causes of Tooth Loss? […]

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Enjoy Your Favorite Foods With Dental Implants

It’s easy to take for granted all of the hard work your natural teeth do while you’re speaking and eating. It’s only when the permanent teeth start to fall out that people realize how important the teeth really are. Missing teeth cause a change in bite pattern and strength. Dentures have long been used to […]

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What Happens If I Don’t Get Dental Implants

Implant dentistry was first introduced in the US in the 1960s as a permanent solution to tooth loss, and since then it’s grown to be one of the most popular treatments for tooth loss today. But patients often ask us if treatment is really necessary – while missing a tooth is certainly an inconvenience, is […]

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