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An oral cancer screening is a visual and physical examination of the oral cavity as well as connecting tissues. The purpose of the screening is to identify signs or issues that can lead to cancer. The screening can also reassure patients that there are no problems indicating the presence of oral cancer.Dentists suggest oral cancer…

If your tooth bonding falls out, it is important to replace it as quickly as possible. Patients generally get tooth bonding because they crack or chip a tooth. This means that the tooth structure underneath is still damaged and susceptible to infection. You will experience discomfort if the bonding material eventually becomes loose and falls…

We offer dental reconstruction procedures for patients who damage their teeth in an accident, needing to restore functionality and appearance. We also provide preventative care with teeth cleanings and dental exams. Many patients never consider that they will be in a major accident or need restorative work as a result. People who take care of…

Many patients call Henderson Family Dentistry wanting to know if they can have their dental bonding whitened. This is an understandable question because bonding material can become stained just like natural enamel. Unfortunately, there is a chance that the bonding material and natural tooth will not stain at the same rate.More complicated than natural teethThis…

We can perform an oral cleaning to keep your teeth and gums in excellent health. We have found that many adults get so busy that they forget to schedule regular dental appointments. It is easier to remember to schedule annual well-visits and dental exams for children. However, when it comes to taking care of ourselves,…

We believe in the old saying “prevention is better than cure.” Every one of our patients gets the benefit of a dentist who spends time on oral hygiene education along with providing tips for preventing cavities and infections. While providing preventative care, we practice a form of holistic dental medicine. We will spend as long…

In our cosmetic dentistry office in Henderson, we specialize in dental restorations. If you damage a tooth by cracking or chipping it, there is a good chance that we will recommend a dental crown. It is an excellent restoration as it is a cap that surrounds the tooth entirely, not allowing any direct contact at…

If you have a cavity, chances are that you will need to visit the dentist for a filling. In this case, most patients want to know what happens when you get a dental filling and about the overall process. Here are the basic steps in the process:When a patient comes in with tooth pain, a…

Have you ever wondered why routine dental visits are important? Most people are familiar with dentists recommending that a person makes an appointment once or twice a year. Many people go without doing so because of a lack of understanding of why it actually matters. After all, if it is simply a dentist trying to…

If you are missing teeth, visit Henderson Family Dentistry to learn more about immediate dentures and how we can replace teeth quickly. Living without teeth provides distinct challenges both to health and appearance. Not only can missing teeth become embarrassing, but it can also make speaking and eating food more difficult. To prevent this level…

To say that no parent wants to visit a kid's emergency dentist would be the understatement of the century. Regardless of what the parent wants or does to prevent a dental emergency, we know that accidents happen. Dental emergencies occur frequently among children who have a tendency to trip over their own feet or get…

People tend to fear a root canal treatment, which in a sense, is ironic. The procedure itself is not very complicated and will relieve pain instead of causing pain. Unfortunately, root canal treatment has a reputation of being extremely uncomfortable and more than a little painful. The truth is, having an infected root is very…