- Dental ExaminationIf you think you have a cracked tooth, we recommend you have a comprehensive exam to determine the level of the damage and the best solution. We will talk to you about your options to make sure you’re happy. Most often, fixing a cracked tooth is a fast and gentle experience. To make an appointment for your cracked tooth, contact our office today at (702) 463-5000
- X-rays
- Dental SealantsSolutions for cracked teeth tend to be painless for you and simple for our dentist to perform. In most cases, we can fix the problem with fillings and dental sealants. Nonetheless, we would perform a comprehensive assessment in the beginning to check the level of damage to the tooth. If the problem has affected the integrity of the tooth too much, the fillings and sealants might not be enough to restore the strength of the tooth. In these cases, we still have solutions available and could turn to implants or dentures to help you have a healthy and beautiful smile again. During this assessment, we will also check whether other teeth have been affected. It’s best to get your teeth checked before worrying because we can most often fix the problem quickly and easily.
- Fillings
- CrownsMore severe cracks are those that extend into the root of the tooth. These cracks can reach the pulp of the tooth and are treated with a root canal procedure with a crown placement to prevent the crack from spreading or deepening. If a crack extends well below the gumline, it is no longer a treatable crack, and the tooth will most likely need to be extracted to prevent infection.
- Bridges
- Root Canal TreatmentDr. Scott Biggs, Dr. Adam Stout, and Dr. Stephen H. Simon are happy to collaborate with other dental professionals and can take patient referrals in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you are a dentist who would like to consult with our endodontists or has a patient that you would like to refer to Micro Endodontics of Las Vegas, please complete the referral form below. Dr. Biggs or Dr. Stout will be happy to consult with you by phone as well, and you can reach them at (702) 463-5000.
- ApicoectomyAt Micro Endodontics we are proud to provide various surgery options for our patients when they are in need of endodontic surgery. Surgery can help save your tooth in a variety of situations. Most commonly we perform surgery on patients needing routine, emergency, or retreatment root canals. If these modes of treatment are unsuccessful in removing infection or reducing inflammation, we may recommend apicoectomy or root-end resection.
- Dentures
- Dental ImplantsRoot canals are one of the most common dental procedures performed by endodontists. Also known as root canal therapy, root canals are performed on teeth with infected pulp to heal the diseased tooth and avoid extraction. This single treatment can help save your natural teeth and prevent you from having to get dental implants or bridges.
- Oral SurgeryI’ve had the absolute best team I could ever wish for with Dr. Biggs. Dr. Casey Chow with Bella Smiles referred me to him and I can honestly say I forgot I was getting oral surgery. RAJI IS A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH CITY OF LAS VEGAS!!! I am eternally grateful to them for getting me through this terrifying procedure.
- Tooth ExtractionsThe last type of tooth crack we treat most frequently is a vertical root fracture. Root fractures are cracks that begin in the root of the tooth and go upwards. These are usually painless and don’t exhibit any symptoms. Thus, vertical root fractures are exposed when the surrounding gum or bone becomes infected. Some vertical root fractures can be treated with endodontic surgery while others may result in tooth extraction.
- OrthodonticsTheresa joined Micro Endodontics of Las Vegas in 2009. She attended Northwest Career College and graduated from dental assisting school in 1985. Although much of her career has been in general dentistry, she spent two years working in orthodontics and has spent a great deal of time working in endodontics, which she enjoys the most. Theresa loves the interaction she has with her coworkers is proud of the service we provide to our patients. She particularly enjoys meeting new people. She brings a commitment to hard work and organization to the office and always makes sure that the schedule flows smoothly. Theresa also enjoys traveling with Dr. Biggs to Guatemala to do humanitarian work.Theresa is married to her husband Elliott and has two daughters, Sabrina and Jasmine. In her spare time she enjoys attending church, shopping and dancing.
- General DentistryIf you have developed a crack tooth, your situation is not hopeless. You don’t have to resort to limited options or having the tooth pulled. In fact, advances in general dentistry have created more options for repairing a cracked tooth. We are able to bring a cracked tooth back to its best state of health and appearance. Our techniques allow us to blend the color of the fixed tooth with your natural teeth for a seamless look.