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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 …