All On 4 Will Help You Get A Job!

Putting Your Best Smile Forward When Job Hunting

For most people, when they hear the word “dentures” they immediately think of an elderly person whose teeth spend the night in a glass while they are sleeping. Although many denture wearers are senior citizens, you might be surprised to learn that there are many patients in their 20s who have lost teeth to trauma and now wear full or partial dentures. At this age, they are just beginning to have job interviews that could potentially launch their careers and the last thing they need to worry about is their dentures slipping or making it difficult for them to form words properly.

With the increase in kids playing high-impact sports, there has also been a rise in patients accidentally losing teeth. Although this can be devastating in high school, the impact it has during the years following can be difficult also. Not being able to eat like everyone else, pronounce words properly and having dentures slip are not issues twenty-somethings want to deal with when beginning adulthood. That’s where All-On-4 comes in. All-On-4 offers a permanently attached, full arch replacement that looks and acts just like natural teeth.

Affixed to your jaw with four titanium implants, the All-On-4 arch replacement is custom-designed to look like the perfect natural smile. Since the implants grow into your bone, you’ll never have to worry about handling adhesive gels or dentures slipping again. This also means that there is no restricted foods list—you can even safely bite into an apple!

When you aren’t worried about how your smile looks and feels, you are naturally more confident and that confidence will get you noticed by potential employers.  You’ll also be able to speak more clearly since the All-On-4 dental implant does not move around like traditional dentures when you are speaking.

No matter what your age, All-On-4 is the perfect solution for patients who are tired of dealing with dentures. Contact us for a consultation to learn more about All-on-4 or any of our other restorative procedures. 

Can All-On-4 Replace My Upper and Lower Teeth?

Have you heard about All-on-4 yet? It’s one of the best ways to replace a full arch when patients have lost multiple teeth due to disease or trauma. If you thought dentures were you’re only hope, guess again!

All-on-4 is a full arch dental prosthetic that only requires four posts to implant. Even patients who were previously told that they were not a candidate for dental implants due to bone loss may still be able to get All-on-4 because the posts are implanted diagonally rather than vertically so they don’t require as much bone as traditional implants.

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All-On-4 vs Regular Implants

For our patients who have lost multiple teeth to disease or trauma and don’t want to wear removable dentures, dental implants are the best choice. Dental implants offer a freedom to patients that cannot be found in other tooth replacement options, but not all implants are the same.

When replacing an entire arch, we can use traditional dental implants or the newer All-On-4 technology. Both will give you a brand new smile, but the similarities end there.

The technological advancement found in All-On-4 now allows patients to receive a completely new arch implanted on 4 posts rather than the 6 to 8 required for traditional implants. Not only does All-On-4 require less posts, these posts are inserted diagonally rather than vertically. This means that even if you have had significant bone loss, you can still be a candidate for All-On-4 without adding a complicated and invasive bone grafting procedure.

Because of it’s revolutionary implant style, All-On-4 is a much quicker procedure and can be accomplished in as little as one office visit rather than the multiple appointments required for traditional implants. You’ll even recover faster too!

So how do you know if you’re a candidate for All-On-4?

·         You have lost several or all of your teeth on one arch or will need to have multiple extractions to remove damaged teeth.

·         You have been told you don’t have sufficient bone to support a traditional implant.

·         You are interested in a quicker procedure that has a shorter recovery time.

·         You currently wear dentures and find them uncomfortable and inconvenient.

Find out for yourself what many Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants patients have already discovered; All-On-4 is THE BEST option for full mouth restoration. If you are tired of wearing dentures or hiding your smile because of missing teeth, it’s time to give us a call. We are the Las Vegas Valley’s All-On-4 experts!

Are You A Good Candidate For All-On-4?

All-on-4 dental implants have been changing the lives of many patients who are suffering from the loss of several teeth. This revolutionary dental appliance is literally the next best thing to having the teeth you were born with. With so many benefits, why wouldn't you choose All-On-4? 
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Dentures and Dating—What if they find out you’re wearing them?

When patients are told that dentures would be the best solution for their permanent tooth loss, they have a lot of questions. Some of them they ask us, but other questions are left unanswered because the patient is embarrassed to ask, like “What will happen if my date finds out these aren't my real teeth?” All it takes is one web search to confirm that this is a concern for denture wearers of all ages. This question or ones like it are being asked and commented on every day, so that’s why we decided to tackle it here.  Visit Anthem Periodontics' website for more informations about alternatives to dating with dentures!

What Is Ultrasonic Scaling?

It used to be that a visit to the dentist for a professional cleaning involved uncomfortable scraping of the teeth by a hand-held device with a hook on the end. Thanks to the advent of ultrasonic scaling technology, that same job is done using water and high-frequency vibrations.
To read more about Ultrasonic Scaling, please visit Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants.

Subgingival Scaling—When an ordinary cleaning is not enough

One of the first weapons in the fight against periodontal diseases is subgingival scaling. When performed in conjunction with root scaling, it can halt the advance of gum disease before more serious measures are required.  Subgingival scaling cleans the tooth below the gum line by effectively removing plague, tartar, toxins and bacteria from the surface. Since this is a procedure that requires more expertise than a routine cleaning, it is best to have it performed by a periodontist.

Dr. DeAndrade will recommend scaling for patients with gingivitis or the early stages of periodontitis. Performed using a local anesthetic, the root surface is thoroughly cleaned with a dental scaling instrument. In more severe cases, an open procedure may be needed where a small flap is cut into the gums to make the area requiring treatment more accessible. By removing the plague and tartar that has accumulated deep into the gums, the patient is able to successfully maintain the results through regular brushing and flossing at home.

Following a subgingival scaling, you will see reduced redness and swelling of your gums, reattached gum pockets, less bleeding and decreased bone sensitivity. It also aids in the prevention of bone and tooth loss due to periodontal disease.

The key to good oral health is regularly scheduled dental cleanings and exams. Being able to catch conditions early will allow for more economical, minimally invasive procedures to correct issues as they arise. This, along with good home care, can save you from the complications of tooth and bone loss.  

Periodontal diseases do not only affect your gums and teeth, they can cause problems throughout the whole body. If you have been advised that you need more than a regular dental cleaning to protect the health of your mouth, call Anthem Periodontics to schedule a consultation before a small problem turns into a major procedure.

What Is A Gingivectomy?

If the gums don't have a close fit to the teeth, a tiny pocket will remain and mineral deposits will form over time.  Since cleaning plaque from these pockets is sometimes difficult, bacteria will invariably start to multiply in them. This will eventually lead to gingivitis, a bacterial inflammation of the gums. Unless the diseased tissue is removed and the pockets sealed, gingivitis will spread and worsen, causing periodontitis, infection of the structure that supports the teeth. Another reason for an intervention is to reduce oversized gums, which can make the teeth look too small and undermine confidence.
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About Gingivectomy

A Gingivectomy is a procedure that is sometimes performed when a patient’s teeth appear too short because of gums that seem too thick or large. Also called a ‘gummy smile’, this condition can be caused by certain medications (e.g. prescribed organ transplant, high blood pressure and anti-seizure medication), genetics, or swollen gums due to Gingivitis. A Gingivectomy is therefore performed to expose more of the tooth to make your gum line look nicer and natural and/or to expose more of your tooth structure as preparation for cosmetic surgery.

As the dental assistant I can tell you that swollen gums due to gum disease should not be left untreated. If you have gum problems due to Gingivitis, the reality is that you have an infection in your gums and that Gingivitis is just a milder form of Perionditis, a more serious situation that can lead to much bigger problems. With Gingivitis you might not even feel much discomfort; you will just notice that your gums are swollen and red, and they might bleed easily.

A Gingivectomy procedure can be done on just one tooth or a complete gum line. Gum tissue can sometimes cover a tooth or teeth that are of perfectly normal length, but are just hidden away under too much gum tissue. Wherever it is done in your mouth, it will definitely improve your smile if you are currently stuck with a smile that shows too little of your precious teeth or an uneven gum line!

A Gingivectomy can be done with laser or by using scalpels. The aim of both methods is the same though: to remove excess gum tissue and reshape the gum line. A Gingivectomy can take from a few minutes to longer than an hour, depending on your personal needs and reason(s) for having it done and you will usually receive a local anesthetic pre-procedure.

Generally there is little to no discomfort after the procedure either! You doctor will also send your home with a periodontal dressing on the area that was worked on. As a rule you will have to keep the dressing on for 7-10 days.

Healthy gums should show little points between teeth, causing the teeth to be well-supported and your smile to look awesome. And these are the things a Gingivectomy will give you!

Questions To Ask Before Any Periodontic Procedure

Before any periodontal procedure, it is important that you ask questions related to it so that you are aware of the different procedures followed. This can also enable you to gain knowledge about pre and post operative care.

You may be surprised to know that most people tend to ignore their oral health and do not pay any attention to the warning signs. This can have disastrous consequences making it difficult to treat the disease. If you are able to detect the early signs of a disease, it may become easy to treat it in an effective manner.

If the dentist suggest a periodontal procedure after examining the mouth it is best to ask questions about it so that you are aware of the various processes involved in it.

Common questions to ask before any periodontal procedure

• Why do I need periodontal procedure?

• What are deep cleaning, root planning and scaling?

• What do I need to expect after root planning and scaling appointment?

• Is surgery necessary after planning and scaling?

• What are the different types of periodontal surgeries?

• Is there an alternative to conventional surgery?

• Why do I need dental implants? Do I need single or multiple implants?

• What are the pre and postoperative care processes that need to be followed?

• What are the common warning signs of any gum or teeth disease?

• Do I need to see a dentist after a successful periodontal procedure?

You may be able to find answers to most of these questions on the websites of dentists. If you are unable to find an answer, you can ask the doctor who may be able to clarify all your doubts. All reputed doctors may be willing to clarify your doubts. Avoid those who do not provide proper answers to your questions.

If you value your oral health, it is important that you schedule an appointment with the periodontist so that you may be able to detect any problem at the earliest. Early detection of teeth and gum problems can help treat them in an effective manner. It is best to see a dentist at regular intervals if you are at high risk of getting a gum disease. Smokers and heavy drinkers are considered high risk and need to go for regular checkups.

Proper evaluation by the dentist is sometimes the only way to determine if you are suffering from any kind of dental problem. After evaluation, you may have to undergo tests if the periodontist finds any abnormal lumps or sores in the mouth. Based on the test results the treatment processes may vary. 

What Is A Gummy Smile?

So, why do some people have gummy smiles? Well; it could be caused by your gums covering more tooth area than it should, making your teeth look too short - or it could be caused by a high lip line, meaning that, when you smile, your upper lip pulls up higher than that of the average person.

Patients generally come to me as a periodontist to correct this for aesthetic reasons, but a good periodontist should also check if you have an improper bite. The reason for this is that, if your gummy smile is a result of how your teeth erupted and/or how your jawbone developed, these could impact on your long term oral health.

There are 3 different surgical procedures to correct a gummy smile, depending on the cause in your particular case. Once we have ascertained what caused your problem, you will only need a local anesthetic and you will not feel any pain during any of the procedures.

If you only have too much gum covering your crowns or teeth, a simple surgical sculpting procedure called gingivectomy or gingivoplasty will suffice. During this procedure I remove excess gum tissue and perhaps a little bone so that more tooth surface is exposed and the gum line is more even. It is a minimally invasive procedure so I will often place a periodontal dressing over the teeth and gums to protect them.

When it is evident that I will have to expose and remove some underlying tooth bone too, I will opt for flap surgery. This procedure will be chosen if your teeth are naturally short, are quite worn or the bone right under the top of the gums is thick. I will then cut the gum open, do what needs to be done, put some stitches in to ensure it heals perfectly and you will also need a periodontal dressing. This procedure involves a little more pain than with a gingivectomy.

If the cause of your gummy smile is a high lip line when you smile, I might suggest hypermobile lip surgery if I think it will help. Local anesthetic is used and I simply re-attach some gum tissue to your lip at a level closer to the teeth.

At Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants, we will look at YOUR individual needs and only do those procedures necessary to give you a great smile!

Dentures vs. Dental Implants

Do I Choose Dentures Or Dental Implants?

There are many reasons why so many people now choose dental implants over conventional dentures. The most commonly cited one being that they can enjoy a much higher quality of life. Dental implants are considered to be far more comfortable than dentures. They are also far more secure, as they are permanently attached to posts set in your jawbone. Instead of using bridging wires to hold them to adjacent teeth or in the case of full dentures, some form of bonding agent. In many cases dentures can make a person look and feel much older than they really are. No one wants to live with the aggravation of dentures, they all want to look and feel as young and healthy as possible.

Discomfort Be Gone!

Not only do conventional dentures cause discomfort, they have the potential to cause significant embarrassment in public. Imagine having your dentures come loose in mid-conversation or while you are eating a meal with guests. Even the best bonding agents fail from time to time, leaving you with teeth that slip and click when you are eating and talking. Dental implants are a permanent installation, they become one with your gums and jawbone. Because of this, you never have to worry about them coming loose or causing you any form of embarrassment.

Dental Implants Restore The Joy of Life

Dentures can be a constant hassle, causing wearers to lose their sense of self-confidence. When you have a set of permanent dental implants, you can eat what you want, when you want and never have to worry about it pulling your teeth out. You will regain your self-confidence as you can once again enjoy a very active lifestyle secure in the knowledge your teeth are not going to fall out. Your family, friends, and coworkers will be able to hear you clearly and understand what you are saying. These are only some of the many advantages of choosing full mouth restoration dental implants over conventional dentures. 

Tune in next month to learn about the All-On-Four dental implant. The newest innovation to full mouth dental implants!

Las Vegas Laser Gum Therapy

What Is Laser Gum Therapy?

Laser gum therapy is beginning to be the preferred method in treating periodontal disease. Laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) uses a tiny laser to get in between the gum and the tooth to treat the infected tissue. Patients prefer this treatment as opposed to the old way of treating gum disease due to its less aggressive nature. Before laser gum therapy, a periodontist would have to physically pull the gums away from the teeth to manually remove the infected tissue. Leaving more strain and soreness on the gums.

Below is a short video on Laser Gum Therapy presented by Dr. De Andrade of Anthem Periodontics.

How Do I Know Laser Gum Therapy Is Right For Me?

Laser Gum Therapy is the newest innovative technology to treat gum disease. With it's less invasive method, it is a preferred treatment option for most patients affected by periodontal disease. For more information or questions on the procedure, please visit Anthem Periodontics website to give us a call or schedule and appointment.

Laser Gum Therapy

Anthem Laser Gum Therapy Offers Help for Gums and Your Overall Health

Periodontal disease has become rampant with busier lifestyles and the prolific abundance of sugary drinks and fast food snacks. Add to this a lack of proper dental care or regular dental checkups, and what you have is a nation of American adults suffering from gum disease. It is estimated that more than 50% of adult Americans have moderate to severe gum disease, but fewer than 3% of them seek periodontal treatment.

Why Gum Disease Treatment is So Important

In addition to infections in your gums and jaw, as well as loss of teeth, there are other important reasons for seeking treatment for inflamed gums. New research shows that there is a link between untreated gum disease and other disease processes in the body. Heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and osteoporosis have all been linked to the inflammation in the gums called periodontal disease.

Researchers have found the chemicals in chronic inflammation associated with periodontal disease travel throughout the body and add to other problems. By getting gum disease treatment patients can reduce their risk of these other diseases.

How Does Laser Gum Treatment Help?

Laser gum therapy in Anthem can help to eliminate gum disease without the need for invasive treatments that have traditionally been used. Ultra-thin laser filaments allow dentists to get down into the periodontal pockets and removed disease tissues and bacteria with the least amount of trauma to the gums and teeth.

With old conventional periodontal treatment, gums are cut open, roots are scraped, and stitches are used once diseased tissues have been removed. With laser periodontal disease treatment there is no need for cutting or stitches and bleeding is minimal. Because the laser gum treatment is capable of much smaller incisions it can remove the diseased tissues and leave the healthy tissues in place. This results in faster recovery, and a much better chance of reversing the course of the disease. As an added benefit the laser kills the bacteria in the pocket and denatures the tartar to make it easier to remove.

Treating inflamed gums is critical not only to dental health but also to your overall health. Because gum disease often has few if any serious symptoms it is easy to overlook or ignore. Regular visits to your dentist will not only help to prevent gum disease but it will also insure that you get the right inflamed gums treatment when and if it is needed.

Oral Pathology

Oral Pathology is the treating of conditions that has resulted from morbid functional and anatomic changes in the mouth structure. It can also include the dental and oral treatment of patients who are medically challenged or those who have very serious medical issues. We at our Las Vegas dental implant center offer oral pathology services to all our patients. Our pathologist is a dental professional who specializes in the diagnosis of critical dental cavity disease. Our dentist if it comes across an affected tissue he sends it to our oral pathologist for further study. It is the work of the pathologist to determine if it is cancerous or infectious.

How Does Oral Pathology Work?

Through oral pathology our periodontist can determine whether the patient has cancer or not. The inside portion of your mouth is lined with mucosa which is coral pink and extremely smooth. Any change in its appearance can be a caution sign. The most severe is the mouth cancer. Given below are the symptoms at the start of a pathological procedure or any kind of cancerous growth.

• Chronic sore throat

• Facing problems in swallowing and chewing

• Sore which is failing to recover and bleeds often

• White or red patches

• Thickening on your skin lining of your mouth

How Does It Help?

In an oral pathology these modifications can be perceived on the gum tissue, cheeks, lips, or tongue. Pain doesn’t happen with pathology and is not connected with mouth cancer. However, if you have an oral pain then it can be a cause for mouth cancer. Please contact our Las Vegas periodontist immediately for an oral pathological examination if you have any suspicious sores or lumps in your mouth.

What Is A Periodontist

We still seem to get this question asked of us and have no problem explaining it, and in case anyone wants to know but may be afraid to ask us, here is a good read on our simple explanation.

When you need something beyond the crown of your tooth attended to, in order to make your smile sparkle again, you will see at Anthem Periodontist and Dental Implants rather than a general dentist. While we are professionals in a similar field, the types of treatments and procedures we perform are vastly different. As a periodontist we specialize in the gums, roots and jaw line of the teeth.

To make it simple we say, specializing in your teeth beyond the crown.

A dentist can perform basic procedures like filling cavities, cleanings and some cosmetic work relating to the white of the tooth that you see(which is the crown). A periodontist, however, goes deeper into the tooth in its roots and the gum line around it.

It is imperative for a periodontist to attend 3 years of additional schooling and intensive training beyond that after finishing dental school. The name given to periodontists comes from our doctor’s specialty – the diagnosis and treatment of gingivitis, also known as periodontal disease. Once a patient is diagnosed, gingivitis is treated through a specialized deep cleaning process like scaling or root planing.

This cleaning process should be specific to periodontist Las Vegas as it is important we examine the roots of teeth and work to even remove the damaged tissue from those same roots. Having an expert complete this work will you give you an advantage of trained eyes examining any possible issues beyond bacteria growth both on your tooth’s roots and on the gums.

This type of dental professional also specializes in the installation of dental implants. These devices are surgical grade titanium placed permanently into the jawbone of a patient. This can be done for a single tooth, in place of multiple teeth or even to replace all teeth. In the case of a single implant, the procedure is more effective at preserving teeth surrounding the gap because the replaced tooth acts as a “placeholder” to keep others from shifting. Dental implants are the number one alternative to temporary tooth replacements such as dentures or bridges.

In order to perform the surgical procedure of a dental implant, the doctor will first evaluate the patient’s mouth to see if he or she has enough bone structure to be a candidate. If not, bone grafting may be done prior to any implants being inserted. Once bone stability has been determined, we will surgically implant a dental cylinder into the bone in each place where an implant will go. After a healing period, during which the bone grows around and attaches to the cylinder, the abutment, to which the tooth will attach, is surgically placed. The crown, which is the same size and shape of your prior tooth is then measured, crafted and permanently secured into your mouth. Ultimately the procedure ends with a fully healed mouth and a permanent new tooth that looks and feels the same of your old one.

In addition to treating periodontal disease and installing dental implants, we can also provide cosmetic dentistry and perform other types of procedures to enhance the look of a patient’s smile. Other procedures we specialize in are the coverage of roots when the gum recesses, crown lengthening, tissue grafting, lip repositioning, removing gummy smile and many more aesthetic procedures. We have a full understanding of what many call periodontal plastic surgery and this allows us to cosmetically enhance your smile.

At Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants Las Vegas we also provide a dental hygienist that can give your teeth the extra cleaning they need and deserve. We recommend utilizing us for this not as a replacement to your general dentist but as an addition to your tooth cleaning cycle. We also take it upon ourselves to go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable in our office. When you make a trip to our office we ensure that you will be comfortable and relaxed with our extensively trained, educated and experienced staff.

Sedation Dentistry in Las Vegas

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

The thought of visiting the dentist fills some people with a sense of dread. Our practice wants to help you avoid this uncomfortable feeling, so we make sure to ask every person who walks through our doors if dental anxiety is an issue for them. If so, we offer them the option of sedation dentistry.
Anthem Periodontics is certified in the state of Nevada to sedate patients who have a fear of visiting the dentist. Before the dental procedure begins, those who choose this option receive sedatives, gases or an IV treatment that puts them to sleep. The benefits of opting to be sedated are many, and they include the following: • Patients are relieved of anxiety before their procedures begin • They are unaware of what is occurring while the procedure is being done • After their treatments are over, they don’t remember what happened • People stop avoiding dental visits and are able to maintain their oral health

The Two Types of Sedation Dentistry

At Anthem Periodontics, Dr. De Andrade offers his patients these two different types of sedation dentistry:
1. Oral Sedation – Also known as “twilight sleep,” oral sedation helps to relax anxious patients so that their dental treatments can be completed in the least amount of time possible. If you choose oral sedation, you will receive medication that we will monitor from the beginning of your visit until after the treatment is over as if we were giving you medication by way of an IV.
2. IV Sedation - This second option puts you to sleep
Whether you choose oral sedation or IV sedation, you will need to have someone drive you home and care for you for a period of time after the procedure is over. Sedation dentistry has been an important advancement in dentistry as a whole because more people are making appointments to see their dentists on a regular basis. Since you will be sedated before anything else happens, you won’t experience any of the unpleasant sensations that you remember from previous dental visits, including the needle that administers local anesthesia. At Anthem Periodontics, you will have the option of taking anti-anxiety drugs that relieve you of the unpleasant feelings you experience before dental procedures, but you will remain awake during your treatment. If you prefer not to be awake during the process, you can also choose to be put to sleep during the procedure. For this option, Amber our certified anesthesiologist will help you fall asleep and monitor you during the entire procedure.

Dental Implants: Important Questions To Ask

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clear plastic model with a dental implant inserted in order
for our patients to understand what we will be doing in
their mouth.  Our 100% success rate is reflective of the
training and experience of our own Dr. De Andrade.

When trusting a dental implant professional to your mouth we recommend asking some important questions to help ensure you know you are in good hands.

It may not be possible to know 100% if the doctor you are working with has the experience, know how and ability to place a perfect implant.  By asking these questions, you will at least have peace of mind they have the right answers and proof to provide you.

These questions touch on important aspects of a successfully placed implant such as materials and certifications behind those materials.  Beyond that we touch on the experience of the doctor and their ability to show you their successful track record.

Reasoning For Creation Of These Questions

Here in Las Vegas Dr. De Andrade is known as that doctor. He has been referred thousands of dental implant cases during his 12 plus years here in Las Vegas. Unfortunately he is finding more and more that those referrals are post implant. Meaning the patient has had an implant inserted, but something has gone terribly wrong. The patient then went to another dentist for help and was then immediately referred to Dr. De Andrade. "We have a history of making wrongs, right." office manager Dolores Grubbs is quoted as saying. 

Education Plays a Role in Success

So because of this we want to inform the general public to watch out for the so called weekend dental warriors who have learned how to place implants at a weekend seminar. This type of education lacks the true depth necessary for a dental professional to obtain the hands on experience one should have before placing implants. A periodontist such as Dr. De Andrade completes multiple years of schooling beyond dental school. They then complete a residency beyond that in which they work with experienced professionals that give them hands on training for many months. This difference of experience and education is uncomparable.

Highest Grade Material For Implants

This education then carries over to the knowledge of using the proper materials that give the best chance of success. Not only are all materials not created equally, with dental implants they can determine the overall success rate of an implant. Because of this and your overall safety when determining what you are going to put in your mouth most of our questions focus on the materials. Remember that every office should be able to show proof of origin for the implants. If they can give even more information beyond that then this too should help give you piece of mind. Here at Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants, we find ourselves able to go beyond the typical certificates of origins and really explain the difference in our implants and why ours are more apt to bond with your bone to create a permanent fixture in your mouth for your life.

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A Periodontist Can Provide Next Level Dental Care

The tools of a periodontist may not differ from a dentist,
but the added education and experience determines the
improved level of treatment you will receive.

Periodontal disease can affect more than just the gums. It can also affect the teeth, jaw bone, and general health of the body. Those with periodontal disease have an increased risk of stroke or heart attack. It is important to see a periodontist, a dentist who specializes in periodontal disease, when seeking treatment options. These professionals receive more education and training to deal with the specialized needs of those suffering from periodontal disease.

A periodontist can treat periodontal disease through surgical or non-surgical methods. When teeth need to be removed due to periodontal damage, implants may be used to replace one or more teeth. A full mouth restoration may be necessary in some cases.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Periodontal cosmetic surgery or sometimes referred to as periodontal plastic surgery may be necessary to correct problems that occur from severe cases of periodontal disease, birth defects, or for cosmetic reasons. Tooth sockets, gums, and areas of the tongue may be altered or repaired, depending on the needs of the patient.

Oral Cancer

A periodontist also specializes in oral cancer screenings to detect any signs or symptoms of cancer anywhere in the mouth. The periodontist will examine the mouth by sight and by touching areas in the mouth to feel for firmness and for unusual lumps or skin abnormalities. If any unusual sores are discovered, a biopsy can be taken to determine if it is cancerous or not.

Periodontal Services

With Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants, you can receive treatment in all phases of periodontal work including gum treatments, bone treatments, and dental implants. Dr. Ed De Andrade uses sedation dentistry methods for the comfort of his patients. You can receive surgical or non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease, depending on what is needed. Dr. Ed De Andrade is committed to quality treatment and is a specialist in:

• Cosmetic dentistry
• Gum repair
• Dental implants
• All periodontal disease procedures

Las Vegas Periodontist

At Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants, Dr. Ed De Andrade has been serving the communities of Las Vegas and Henderson, NV, for over ten years. Anthem Periodontics uses the latest cutting edge technologies for the best treatment options available to patients. Dr. Ed De Andrade has received many special recognitions, including that of best dentist in Las Vegas and Henderson on more than one occasion. He has published work in respected medical journals, such as The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.

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Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants Celebrates Their Tenth Year of Success

Anthem Periodontics and Dental Implants, since 2002.  Celebrating 10 years of successful peridontic and oral health care for our patients! Thank you to all that have helped us to become the most successful periodontist and cosmetic dentist in the Las Vegas Area!

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