The holiday season is a time of year when people like to enjoy themselves at holiday parties without a care for their diet. With all the delicious food, it’s hard not to indulge a little. However, if you’re not practicing mindful eating during the holidays, delicious food can lead to some rather unpleasant side effects…
According to the World Health Organization, there are several common health concerns associated with human ingestion of Mercury, including: Harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, the lungs and kidneys. Mercury has even proven to be fatal. A list of central nervous system/neurological disorders have been observed after inhalation, including, mild tremors, insomnia,…
For the most part, your mouth operates just like the rest of your body: to keep you healthy, your body is constantly fighting off bacteria. Oral tissue works in its own way to achieve this goal, and to understand it could mean avoiding gum disease and potentially more severe whole body health issues. Also known…
If you asked 100 people what body part they’d like to change, their smile would rank as one of the top answers. A winning smile is a powerful tool that makes you look and feel great. Those improved feelings aren’t just a trick either, as smiling on a more frequent basis will actively improve your…
No matter how often you care for your teeth during the day, you might be ruining them overnight or during your sleep. It’s very common for people to grind their teeth or clench their jaws without even realizing it, this is known as bruxism. Bruxism, over time, can wear on your mouth causing permanent damage…
TOP DENTIST 2017 READER’S CHOICE MYVEGAS MAGAZINE Jim Wright, DDS, AIAOMT, AIABDM, was voted #1 Dentist for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and now again in 2017 by locals. First and Foremost Dr. Wright extends his Thanks to the many local patients who voted him into the Top Dentist Award again for 2017! Practicing dentistry in…
Q: # 1) Will my insurance pay to remove my old silver mercury fillings and have them replaced with white fillings? A: Usually not, unless the tooth has a cavity (decay). If there is cavity decay present, a dentist is able to bill for a new dental filling. Rarely do insurance companies pay 100% of the…
Many people are confused about the difference between Lumineers and traditional veneers and how to know what is right for them. They want to know if Lumineers and traditional veneers will be able to fix gaps, stains, chips, etc? The good news is that no matter how unattractive your teeth are; crooked, chipped, discolored, or…