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All-On-Four Dental Implant Procedure

September 11, 2011 By

Las Vegas Dentist, Dr. Randy Bryson, and Las Vegas Dentist, Toni Margio were very pleased with the free dental implant seminar that they had in their Learning Center on August 25.  They love the opportunity to provide options to their patients to improve their dental health and lifestyle.  Implants, and more specifically, the All-On-Four pocedure (also known as Teeth in a Day), is a perfect option for those patients that have ill-fitting dentures that they can no longer tolerate or for patients who are facing loosing many or all of their teeth and are dreading being faced with removable teeth.  With the All-On-Four procedure, four implants are placed in each arch, and a fixed bridge is place on the same day.  This procedure is performed with sedation and patient’s can’t believe how convenient and comfortable it is!  The most important advantage of an implant bridge vs. a removable denture is that it preserves bone and it avoids the innevitable problems of losing so much bone later in life that even a well made denture is not comfortable or retentive.

 Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Randy Bryson, states that it is the best investment that a patient can make in their longterm health if they wear a removable denture.

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Dental Insurance

September 5, 2011 By

This year is going fast, with school starting and soon it will be Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the holidays!  That’s why las vegas dentist Dr. Toni Margio and las vegas dentist Dr. Randy Bryson want to remind their patients to  take advantage of their dental benefits before they loose them.  Remember, that any benefits that are not used by the end of the year are lost!  Many patients put dental work off until the end of the year, but November and December are the most difficult times to find dental appointments, especially if you need specific times or lenth of appointments.  Give us a call today so that your dental insurance is maximized. 

 

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Las Vegas Dentists become certified for Periodontal Disease Treatment

September 5, 2011 By

Las Vegas Dentists, Drs. Bryson & Margio, have become certified in treating gingivitis and periodontal disease with the FDA approved PerioProtect system.  PerioProtect is a system that involves custom made trays for a patient’s mouth that assures that the medicaments prescribed for specific gum disease is delivered to their gums in an effective way and held their long enough to make a difference.  The medicament is a customized combination of hydrogen peroxide, antioxidants, and antibiotic thera[y that is designed for each patient.  The patient wears the trays from 1-6 times a day for approximately 15 minutes in the begining of treatment and then less frequently for maintenance.   What  Drs. Bryson & Margio like about the treatment is it gives the patient’s an ongoing maintenance regimen that greatly reduces the need for repeated gum treatment such as deep cleanings or root planing and scaling.  They are also excited to be one of the select las vegas dentists to offer this to their patients.  In their opinion, PerioProtect is new age dentistry a best way to attack the biofilm which forms arount the teeth and causes gum imflammtion and bone loss.

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Dental Emergencies Happen

July 20, 2011 By
Over our past 24 years of practicing dentistry we have seen with the arrival of summer, and increase in dental emergencies. Specifically, we see an increase in fractured and avulsed front teeth. Most of these dental emergencies occur in teenage boys. You would assume this type of dental
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“That was the BEST shot I’ve ever had”

December 1, 2009 By

One of the things that we commonly hear in our dental practice is how much patients dislike getting Novocaine. The main reason is the pain that comes from the traditional dental syringe and needle. In fact, many patients will actually have their dentistry done without even getting numb because they fear the needle so much. They would rather put up with discomfort from the drilling of their teeth than face having a painful dental injection.

There have been so many advances in dentistry throughout the years, and one of them is the Single Tooth Anesthesia System (STA) from Milestone Scientific. This system not only allows us to give a virtually pain-free dental injection, but also we do not need to numb half of the side of your face while doing so. The STA System has many advantages over the traditional way dentists typically anesthetize their patients. Here are some of them:
1-STA is a computer controlled system and is able to sense pressure/resistance while dispensing the Novocaine. The speed of fluid being dispensed is also controlled by the STA System. This is typically the main reason you’ll experience pain during an dental injection.
2-The STA System needle is much smaller than traditional syringe and needle because the fluid is dispensed by a computer, causing virtually no pain while delivering the Novocaine.
3-The STA allows us to numb just one tooth, so much less Novocaine is required which is much safer for our patients. Also, by numbing only one tooth you don’t leave the office with the entire one side of your face still numb and puffy for hours.
We have been using the STA System for years and have found our patients LOVE IT. We constantly hear “That was the best shot I ever had”. We use the STA System ALL the time with all dental procedures requiring Novocaine. We can count on our patients reminding us to use it, if we would ever forget. All of our patients say they would never allow us to give a traditional needle and syringe now that they know the STA System exists.
The STA System is also excellent for use in children. It allows us to painlessly numb them, and avoid having any bad dental episode which may stay with them the rest of their lives. Going to the dentist no longer needs to a painful experience because the STA System allows us to comfortably anesthetize all of our patients.
Please feel free to ask us about the STA System and other technology that we use to make your dental visit with us a memorable one.
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LUMINEERS…Get straighter, whiter teeth-painlessly!!

November 18, 2009 By

We recently attended a 3-Day Hands-On dental seminar on LUMINEERS and other advanced dental technology. We feel that it is very important that we provide the very best dental care for our patients. By continually updating and educating ourselves, we are able to accomplish this goal.

LUMINEERS are a safe, painless, permanent cosmetic solution for stained, chipped, discolored, or misaligned teeth. In many cases there is no need to remove sensitive tooth structure to place LUMINEERS. LUMINEERS are bonded to your existing teeth and can help to make some dramatic cosmetic changes with no needles or drilling of your teeth. Studies have shown that LUMINEERS can last over 20 years.
Are LUMINEERS the right choice for you? This is a question that we would be glad to help answer for you. LUMINEERS are just one of the many different options that we utilize when addressing our patient’s cosmetic concerns. We always discuss with you ALL of your options when it comes to improving your smile. As cosmetic dentists one goal should be to meet or exceed your expectations while removing as little tooth structure as possible. One thing to remember, people are now living much longer than they used too. In addition to living longer, they are also keeping the majority of their teeth throughout their entire lifetime. If you can achieve your “dream smile” without removal of tooth structure, we feel this is the better option for you.
How do you know if you are a candidate for LUMINEERS? Ask yourself a few of these questions. Do you like the color of your teeth? Do you have spaces, or are your teeth chipped or cracked? Do you like the size and shape of your teeth? These are just a few of the many questions we go through in determining whether or not you are a candidate for LUMINEERS. Please feel free to e-mail or call us to discuss any questions you may have regarding LUMINEERS or our promotions. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Our Office Recognized in Patterson Today

October 19, 2009 By
We are so excited to announce that our dental office was recently featured in a national magazine that is mailed to over a 140,000 dentists throughout the country. Patterson Today wrote an article that detailed the building of our brand-new office here in Las Vegas. Our office was one of only 3 offices from around the country featured in their Fall 2009 issue. We were very honored to be selected, and were the very first office ever from Las Vegas to be profiled in the Patterson Today.
The article focused on how we were able to combined the latest in dental technology and equipment in our design, and still emphasis patient comfort and service. We wanted to have an office that allowed our patients to relax and forget that they are even in a dental office. One of our most important practice philosophies is to provide the very best dental care for our patients and our new office has helped this to become a reality. We also have designed the office to facilitate us in delivering unparalleled 5-Star customer service. From the moment you walk into our reception area, we want to make your visit with us a memorable experience. We want our practice to become a place that our patients are proud of, and they will tell their friends and family.
If you are interested in seeing the article and photos, you can view them at the online version of the magazine at http://www.pattersontoday.com/ . We had great support from the Patterson Team here at the Las Vegas branch. They have allowed us to build our “dream practice”, and we are honored to be able to share our story with you. Please feel free to contact us by e-mail or telephone with any questions or comments.
Las Vegas Dentist Toni Margio/Las Vegas Dentist Randy Bryson
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Lasers and Periodontal Disease

October 14, 2009 By

Dentistry is a rapidly changing profession where advanced techniques and technology have allowed us to provide the very best care for our patients. However, even with all of this improvement, periodontal disease (gum disease) is still the #1 cause of tooth loss in adults today. Our life expectancy today is nearly 80 years old. Twenty to thirty years ago, it was not uncommon to be an adult and be missing all of your teeth. Today studies have shown that less than 4% of adults are missing all of their teeth.

With our patients living longer and maintaining most of their teeth, this makes it important for dentists to help make their patients aware of the importance of avoiding developing periodontal disease. Statistics show that over 75% of adults have some form of periodontal disease. More importantly over 50% of adults are unaware that they even have it. Periodontal disease normally doesn’t cause pain, unless patients have developed an abcess. However, many adults believe that “bleeding gums” is normal. Think about it, you would obviously be concerned if you had a swollen, infected area on a part of your body that bled every time you washed it. This is what happens to many people when they brush or floss their teeth.

One misunderstanding about periodontal disease is that it only develops in patients that are not diligent with their home care. Over 30% of adults are genetically susceptible to developing periodontal disease. An analogy would be the person who works out regularly and is in good shape, but still has heart disease and is at higher risk for a coronary problems.

As part of our comprehensive exam at Drs. Bryson & Margio Dentistry, we do a thorough periodontal evaluation on all of our patients regularly. We believe in order to provide long lasting and successful dental restorations, we must first work together with our patients to achieve periodontal health. You would never want to build a house on an unstable foundation; your gums are the foundation for your fillings and crowns. We are also now aware of the health problems associated with patients who have periodontal disease. They are at a greater risk for:

  • dangerous bacterial infection
  • heart disease
  • stroke
  • low birth weight for pregnant patients

We want to provide the very latest in treatment when addressing periodontal disease for our patients. In addition to many other advanced techniques and materials we use the Odyssey Navigator Soft Tissue Diode Laser during our periodontal therapy visits.

Benefits of using a laser:

  • faster healing
  • less bleeding
  • minimal post-op discomfort
  • reduced chair time
  • reduced chance of infection

We have had great success using the laser to help our patients to improve their periodontal status. Remember that not all dental offices provide the laser therapy as part of their periodontal treatment. We want to provide the best for you at Drs. Bryson & Margio Dentistry. So if you feel that we can help you determine if you have periodontal disease or want to discuss if our periodontal therapy would help your problem with your gums, give us a call or e-mail us today!

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Under Armour Performance Mouthwear

October 7, 2009 By

We are excited here at Drs. Bryson & Margio Dentistry to be one of the very first offices in Las Vegas to be able to provide Under Armour Performance Mouthwear for our patients. The UA Performance Mouthwear is different from a traditional mouth guard in that it does more than just provide protection. It also enhances performance when wearing. UA Performance
Mouthwear has been engineered to unlock your power and potential.
Independent studies at some of the nation’s top universities and research centers have proven the undeniable advantages of wearing the UA Performance Mouthwear. As far back as the ancient Greek athletes who would bite down on leather straps during competition because they felt it improved their performances. They weren’t sure why it helped, but they knew something was happening. Today, with a safe, custom-built UA Performance Mouthwear, athletes in any sport-from football to golf to weight-training-can capitalize on innovation that makes you stronger, faster and better.
We can help you decide which one of the 3 different designs will best fit your needs. The appliances can be worn for both contact sports and non-contact sports. Wearing the UA Performance Mouthwear has been proven to increase your strength by an average of 17%. It can also increase endurance by enlarging the airway openings resulting in 25% less lactic acid build-up. The UA Performance Mouthwear also speeds up reaction time, reduces athletic stress, and reduces impact helping to prevent concussions.
We are very excited about this product and would love to help answer any questions you may have regarding the UA Performance Mouthwear. All it takes to get started is a 2o minute visit that is completely painless. Hundreds of professional athletes are currently relying on the superior performance and protection benefits of UA Performance Mouthwear. But it isn’t just for the pros. The UA Performance Mouthwear is for all athletes who want to excel in their sport or activity.
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CEREC One-visit dentistry

September 8, 2009 By

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It seems that there is never enough hours in a day to accomodate our busy schedules today. Most people find it very difficult to take time out of their hectic day to schedule a single visit to the dental office. In most dental offices, patients have to schedule two appointments in order to have a crown done the traditional way. That’s why we have invested in the latest technology to provide better customer service for our patients at Drs. Bryson & Margio Dentistry. We are very proud to be the very first office here in Las Vegas to get the new CEREC AC BlueCAM Unit. This exciting CAD/CAM unit enables us to fabricate all-porcelain crowns, onlays, and inlays the very same day. Not only do you get your crown the same day, but we no longer have to take those “gagging” impressions to make it. Instead we use an optical scanner that takes less than minute. Also, you will not need to have a temporary crown placed, which is much healthier for the tooth. Many patients have had the upsetting experience of having their temporary crown come off, and it usually occurs on a weekend or holiday to make matters worse. CEREC crowns are not only very esthetic, but when bonded they can help to restore your tooth to natural strength and beauty. Call or e-mail us so we can answer any questions for you on CEREC crowns.
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