
Tooth Fillings in Las Vegas
Fillings are a common dental procedure to prevent bacteria from finding their way into your mouth from many different sources. Over time, bacteria forms layers called plaque over parts of your teeth. Every day that you let this bacteria live in your mouth, they release acid. This acid wears your teeth down and causes decay.
In time, tooth decay will cause holes in your teeth. That’s what cavities are. Your teeth cannot repair themselves from cavities but Las Vegas dentists can help.
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How are Fillings Done?
Fillings are simple in concept.
- After a tooth cleaning to remove plaque buildup
- A drill is used to follow the path made by bacteria. All bacteria will be drilled out.
- The hole in the tooth is refilled by a hard, tooth-like barrier. The material used in fillings can be selected by yourself or your dentist.
- The barrier keeps more bacteria from re-entering the hole, where brushing can’t affect it.
Before drilling, your dentist will numb your tooth to make the procedure painless. This will commonly be accomplished with the use of a numbing gel, then an anesthetic shot so the drill won’t hurt.
After having a tooth filled, your mouth will likely be numb for a few hours. The feeling is unusual, but not at all bad. If you’ve never experienced it before, you’ll enjoy exploring that part of your mouth with your tongue, not feeling a thing.
Types of Fillings
There are mainly two different types of fillings: composite and amalgam. There are some controversial opinions regarding amalgam fillings because they contain mercury, but Absolute Dental professionals respect the requests and concerns of all patients and will discuss the best options available for you.
A newer technology that resembles modeling clay, composite fillings are synthetic resins that become tooth-colored when hardened. No controversy surrounds the use of composite fillings, but it’s well known that a composite will not last as long as an amalgam filling. The technology continues to improve, so it is likely that composite fillings will someday equal or exceed amalgam fillings in longevity and strength. Absolute Dental will respect the wishes of its clients, and offers these pro and con resources for the curious (We take no responsibility for the opinions expressed in these articles):
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We Accept Most Dental Insurance
Absolute Dental is a preferred provider for most insurances, unions, and hotels that include: Aetna, Ameritas, Boon-Chapman, Caesars Palace, Cigna, Delta Dental, Diversified, Geha, Guardian, Harrah’s, HealthSCOPE Benefits, Health Plan of Nevada (HPN), Humana, Liberty, Met-Life, MGM-MIRAGE, Premier Access, The Standard, Station Casinos, Teachers Health Trust, United Concordia, United Healthcare, Venetian, and The Zenith. We also accept Medicaid.
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Why are Fillings So Scary?
Because of the shot and the drill. Everyone knows the sound of a dentists drill whining. And yes, it used to hurt. Even as recently as thirty years ago, anesthetic and application techniques were still a little uncertain. Presently, the science of painkillers has reached a high level of technological expertise. Most customers are not actually afraid of pain from the drill… they’re afraid of pain from the shot used to deliver the painkiller!
Pain during the shot is closely related to the skills of the dentist. Empathy is just as important as technical expertise. If your dentist believes that shots do not have to be painful, he will work conscientiously towards the goal of making shots painless. He should tell you exactly what to expect, and use the technique that will work best for you. Common techniques involve drying the area, using numbing gel, or small distractions for the patient.
And remember, whether the shot hurts a little, a lot, or not at all, it’s very likely to be the only pain you’ll experience in your whole stay at your dentist. You’ll feel the pressure of the drill, you’ll hear the whine, and you’ll likely smell the tooth being whisked away but it won’t hurt.
Are You Needing a Tooth Filling in Las Vegas?
When it comes to getting a tooth filling, your confidence in our approach will leave you at ease. Schedule your consultation with our dentists at any of our Las Vegas locations! Our dentists can evaluate your situation and get you taken care of same-day.
Absolute Dental provides the most professional dental services in all of Nevada.
Address
7320 South Rainbow Boulevard 103
Las Vegas, Nevada 89139
Phone Number: (702) 825-0270
Hours
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: Call for Availability
Sun: Closed
Address
6127 South Rainbow Boulevard 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
Phone Number: (702) 998-2237
Hours
Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Address
1860 East Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Phone Number: (702) 843-0946
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Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: Call for Availability
Sun: Closed
Address
3830 East Flamingo Road Ste E2
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Phone Number: (702) 843-5014
Hours
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: Call for Availability
Sun: Closed
Address
3674 East Sunset Road 120
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120
Phone Number: (702) 724-8200
Hours
Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunay: Closed
Address
8380 West Cheyenne Avenue ste 102
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
Phone Number: (702) 843-0949
Hours
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: Call for Availability
Sun: Closed
Address
6122 West Lake Mead Boulevard ste 105
Las Vegas, Nevada 89108
Phone Number: (702) 843-5033
Hours
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sun: Closed
Address
8430 Farm Road 120
Las Vegas, Nevada 89131
Phone Number: (702) 843-5008
Hours
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Address
4035 South Durango Drive 103
Las Vegas, Nevada 89147
Phone Number: (702) 843-0921
Hours
Mon: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Tue: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Wed: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Thur: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Fri: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Address
169 N Nellis Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89110
Phone Number: (702) 843-5098
Hours
Mon: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tue: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thur: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sun: Closed
Address
3945 South Maryland Parkway Ste A
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Phone Number: (702) 843-5042
Hours
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Sat: Call for Availability
Sun: Closed
Address
9400 South Eastern Avenue 101
Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
Phone Number: (702) 843-0971
Hours
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 7:00am - 1:00pm
Sun: Closed
Address
945 S Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89145
Phone Number: (702) 825-0581
Hours
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sun: Closed
Address
4300 Meadows Lane 1350
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
Phone Number: (702) 843-5039
Hours
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sun: Closed
Address
4720 Blue Diamond Road Ste 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89139
Phone Number: (702) 583-5342
Hours
Mon: Call for availability
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: Call for availability
Sun: Closed
Address
8380 West Cheyenne Avenue ste 104
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
Phone Number: (702) 733-0888
Hours
Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: Call For Availability
Sun: Closed
Address
6820 West Flamingo Road # I
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
Phone Number: (702) 848-7760
Hours
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Address
7901 West Tropical Parkway 120
Las Vegas, Nevada 89149
Phone Number: (702) 839-5030
Hours
Mon: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thur: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat: Some Saturdays 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Address
3226 North Decatur Boulevard
Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
Phone Number: (702) 648-6800
Hours
Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thur: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: Call for Availability
Sun: Closed
Address
2030 East Warm Springs Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Phone Number: (702) 735-4470
Hours
Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thurs: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Fri: 7:00am-2:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Address
8445 West Flamingo Road Suite 2
Las Vegas, Nevada 89147
Phone Number: (702) 309-0909
Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: Call for Availability
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: Call for Availability
Sunday: CLOSED
Address
320 North Nellis Boulevard unit 4
Las Vegas, Nevada 89110
Phone Number: (702) 605-9120
Hours
Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Address
7581 West Lake Mead Boulevard 160
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
Phone Number: (702) 551-4128
Hours
Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Address
7101 West Craig Road suite 102
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
Phone Number: (702) 625-8031
Hours
Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Address
5731 South Fort Apache Road #110
Las Vegas, Nevada 89148
Phone Number: (702) 476-2700
Hours
Monday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Address
8710 West Charleston Boulevard suite 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
Phone Number: (702) 330-8952
Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Address
7520 West Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
Phone Number: (702) 384-7200
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Address
6910 South Rainbow Boulevard Suite 104
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
Phone Number: (702) 395-0157
Hours
Monday: 7:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday: 7:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday: 7:00am-4:00pm
Thursday: 7:00am-4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-4:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed