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At Hillside Dental in Las Vegas, patients of all ages are welcome to visit and learn more about the wide range of oral health care solutions available. Dr. Christopher Lim and his team are dedicated to helping patients in finding the treatment options most appropriate for their specific needs. During the first appointment with our team, we will discuss the goals patients hope to achieve. It may be the treatment of periodontal disease or just finding ways to maintain a healthy smile. Their goals may include addressing a variety of cosmetic issues such as imperfections like misalignment, teeth that are chipped or cracked, or even replacing missing teeth.

Disease, decay, and injury can result in the loss of teeth. It is important for patients to take good care of their smiles, as tooth loss is irreversible. However, thanks to continued advances in restorative dentistry, patients in and around the area of Las Vegas can enjoy replacement options for missing teeth. The three primary means of addressing tooth loss are dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants. Dentures are a removable solution that is rather economical, while dental implants can be expensive but are a permanent repair. The perfect middle-of-the-road solution for our patients is dental bridges.

When you’re young, losing a tooth is an exciting adventure. You get a visit from the tooth fairy and a few shiny quarters along with the promise of a permanent adult tooth in its place. Unfortunately, those adult teeth are not always permanent. Teeth can be lost to decay due to poor brushing habits, disease, and even trauma such as sports injuries. Losing a tooth happens to many adults in the 89148 area; it does not have to be an embarrassing event. With dental implants from your dentist, Dr. Lim at Hillside Smiles, you don’t have to live with that …