http://dentist-lasvegas.net Stephen Spelman D.D.S, F.A.G.D Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:08:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dr. Stephen Spelman has been voted by his peers to the 2010 topDENTISTS list!  This achievement is particularly rewarding to Dr. Spelman as it is voted on by his fellow dentists and dental professionals here in Las Vegas.  Dr. Spelman would like to acknowledge the contributions of his outstanding staff who enable ... http://dentist-lasvegas.net/?p=115 [caption id="attachment_103" align="aligncenter" width="396" caption="Stanford Women's Volleyball 2009 Season"][/caption] On August 8th, 2010 we took our oldest daughter, Hayley, off to college for her sophomore year... we can't believe how fast her freshman year went by!  Hayley is all grown up at 6'6" and is very fortunate to be attending Stanford University on a volleyball ... http://dentist-lasvegas.net/?p=34 No one ever told you that your jaw could help you perform better. That’s because no one knew. Hundreds of years ago, a few people were on to something: Ancient Greek athletes who bit down on leather straps for an edge during competition; Viking and Roman warriors who clamped down ... http://dentist-lasvegas.net/?p=85 Well, a variety of ways!  Dental implants have come so far in the past five years. New techniques and products are making installation of implants so much easier for the dentist and on the patient!  There are three ways implants can serve your needs:  to secure dentures, to anchor replacement ... http://dentist-lasvegas.net/?p=73 "CEREC is a revolutionary way to restore damaged teeth in a single visit resulting in a beautiful, natural-colored restoration that is much stronger than before." CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.  CEREC crowns are crowns that are made from digital pictures (optical impressions) of your teeth that ... http://dentist-lasvegas.net/?p=67 [caption id="attachment_49" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Doc Steve, Hayley, Sammie & Janet"][/caption] Every summer ever since I was a little boy I have spent my summer vacation in Sveadal.  Sveadal is a swedish themed resort (I use this term loosely) which was established in the early 1920's up in the hills behind Morgan ... http://dentist-lasvegas.net/?p=47 OraL Changes With Age Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) •Isn’t tooth loss inevitable in the later years? •At my age, why should I bother with oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing? •Should adults be concerned about cavities? •I understand that periodontal (gum) disease is a major cause of ... http://dentist-lasvegas.net/?p=32 Bad Breath (Halitosis) Overview Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Additional Resources Overview Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it’s an unpleasant condition that’s cause for embarrassment. Some people with bad breath aren’t even aware there’s a problem. If you’re ... http://dentist-lasvegas.net/?p=29 Tooth Whitening Treatments Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) •What should you ask your dentist? •What is in-office bleaching? •What are at-home procedures and products? •How should I choose a whitening product? What should you ask your dentist? You may want to start by speaking with your dentist. He ... http://dentist-lasvegas.net/?p=27