Blog

Las Vegas area patients who are seeking a method to straighten misaligned teeth without braces are encouraged to call Hillside Dental to learn more about Invisalign. Dr. Christopher Lim and his team provide this treatment for teenagers and adults who want to straighten their smile without the use of metal brackets and wires. This method instead utilizes clear aligner trays for a more discreet solution. How does Invisalign work? This treatment is also known as the aligner tray treatment. Instead of using brackets and wires that push teeth into better positions, this method utilizes plastic trays that conform to the …

Endodontics is a specialty in dentistry that focuses on diseases of the dental pulp and treating them, usually with root canal therapy. However, patients in Las Vegas don’t have to see a specialist, they can visit Dr. Christopher Lim for root canal therapy. What is a “root canal?” A root canal, which is medically known as “root canal therapy,” is an endodontic treatment that is performed to save a tooth that is broken, infected, or diseased. Root canal therapy is performed right in the dental office at Hillside Dental. While many patients fear root canal therapy, it is nothing to …

Patients who are struggling with a diseased or infected tooth are not only dealing with pain. They are also at a point where they need to decide the best treatment for their health. In many instances, when the dental pulp is affected, Las Vegas, NV area patients should consider endodontics. What is endodontics? Endodontics is oral surgery within a tooth. It typically refers to endodontic therapy or “root canals.” The dentist performs a root canal to access the inner portion of the tooth, removing pulp. Dental pulp is a mass of tissues that includes blood supply and nerves. By removing …

In the adult world, there is an unspoken expectation of “beauty,” specifically as it relates to the smile. We typically do not expect to see an adult with crooked, crowded teeth, nor do we expect to see an adult sporting a metallic smile. Understanding this view of beauty, adults whose crooked smiles have not been corrected can end up feeling embarrassed about their appearance. Teeth straightening for adults offered in our Las Vegas dental office At Hillside dental in the South Las Vegas area, adults and many teens can discover that orthodontic treatment really isn’t what they may have thought. …

Dr. Christopher Lim and the team of Hillside Dental encourage patients to consider the many options they have available to them when it comes to addressing misalignment of the teeth. Many patients in the Las Vegas, NV area consider traditional braces. However, with advances in orthodontia, patients now have other options available to them, including treatment with Invisalign. Invisalign explained Las Vegas, NV area patients who are interested in Invisalign often wonder what it entails. Invisalign is a way of realigning the teeth that does not require metal on the smile. Traditional braces require an orthodontist to place brackets and …

For a patient facing a root canal for the first time, it may sound like a frightening experience. Dr. Christopher Lim of Hillside Dental in Las Vegas wants to provide an informative answer to the question that will be asked by an endodontic patient, “What is a root canal?” Hearing the facts from a trained professional will help alleviate fears due to misconceptions regarding the procedure. A tooth is made up of two main parts – the crown which is visible above the gum, and the root which supports the tooth going into the bone below the surface. Four different …

Today we can replicate almost anything. Think about that for a moment, though. Is the copy ever quite as good as the original? A photocopy of a photograph? A print of a fine art painting? A home recipe for the Colonel’s original chicken? Modern dentistry is no different. That’s one of the reasons Dr. Christopher Lim and his team at Hillside Dental want to help patients in the Las Vegas, NV area keep as many of their natural teeth as possible, for as long as possible. Dental crowns and caps play an important role in that mission. Anatomy of a …

Misalignment of the teeth is known as malocclusion. When the dental arch is not aligned and the bite is off, it can result in aesthetic concerns as well as issues with functionality and protection of natural teeth. Poor bite alignment may cause unwanted wear on the teeth. Patients in the Las Vegas, NV area interested in orthodontics can consider Invisalign as an alternative to traditional metal bracket and wire braces on teeth. What is Invisalign? When patients hear about Invisalign, they are often intrigued at the idea of addressing misalignment in a way that is more discreet than conventional orthodontics. …

Braces are often synonymous with an awkward childhood or teenage experience, yet a “metal mouth” is still considered as relatively acceptable for children and teens. However, once someone has reached adulthood, braces are practically unheard of because few adults want to live through the social stigmas that would come with wearing braces. This doesn’t mean that adults are necessarily happy with the way their smiles look, though. Why Invisalign? Whether you never had the chance to have your smile corrected by braces when you were young or your teeth simply became crooked over time, it is very likely that as …

There are times when the unexpected happens with the smile. When this occurs, patients may be dealing with problems such as trauma that causes pain or infection within a tooth. In order to bring the tooth to health, patients may need to have a procedure called root canal therapy performed to save the tooth and avoid having it extracted for relief. Root canal therapy, which some professionals refer to as endodontic therapy, is done to remove the pulp from the tooth and seal it off to avoid extraction and replacement. It is a more desirable than having a dentist remove …