Benefits of Implants

- Healthy teeth are not "cut down" in order to accommodate the replacements.
- Implants are clinically proven, with a success rate in excess of 90%.
- Implants have no clasps that cause damage to remaining natural teeth.
- Implants help stop the progressive bone loss and shrinkage of your jawbone by "mimicking" the roots of natural teeth.
- Implants improve speech by eliminating or reducing the "fullness" of full or partial dentures.
- Implants replicate the look, feel and function of your natural teeth.
- Implants will not move or loosen.
- No adhesives are required.
- Painful, inflamed gums are eliminated.
- Proper chewing function is restored so you can enjoy foods too difficult to eat with traditional replacements.

Dr. Thien Tang believes that patients need to be pampered. From the first phone call, to the last appointment, customer service is our top priority. Our friendly team of dental professionals goes the extra mile to make your visit pleasant. Dr. Tang is a family dentist and treats patients of all ages. He is able to offer a full service office. General, cosmetic, children’s and Implant dentistry are just some of the treatment you can expect at our office. He is a member of several associations: American Dental Association, Nevada Dental Association, and Henderson Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Tang has been featured in many newspaper articles and magazines as one of the top dentists in Las Vegas. The office is expanding thanks to many patient referrals. Dr. Tang enjoys the interaction with his patients and loves seeing the results of his work. The changes in the patients’ lives, seeing them smile with the confidence they never thought they’ve have, makes it all worth it.

Prestige Dental is a dentist serving Las Vegas, Nevada. We treat patients of all ages and welcome the entire family into our practice. We're ready to do dentistry better for you.

We use exclusive, state-of-the-art equipment for all of our procedures, ensuring our patients receive the best experience and most amazing results possible. We are confident that our friendly and obliging office team will exceed your expectations and make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. From the first phone call, to the last appointment, customer service and satisfaction is our top priority.

Our friendly team of dental professionals will go that extra mile to make you feel great to be here. The reception area has a plasma T.V, Sony Play Station for the kids, and a soothing water fountain to make you feel relaxed prior to your appointment. In the back, you will be pleasantly greeted with an exotic and beautiful salt water fish tank. All of our dental exam rooms are fully equipped with Direct TV, computers and headphones to take the anxiety out of your visit. Lap blankets and teddy bears can also be provided for extra comfort.

How often should I brush and floss?

Brushing and flossing help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease. Plaque is a film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva that sticks to the teeth and gums.  The bacteria in plaque convert certain food particles into acids that cause tooth decay.  Also, if plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar).  If plaque and calculus are not removed, they begin to destroy the gums and bone, causing periodontal (gum) disease.

Plaque formation and growth is continuous and can only be controlled by regular brushing, flossing, and the use of other dental aids.

Toothbrushing – Brush your teeth at least twice a day (especially before going to bed at night) with an ADA approved soft bristle brush and toothpaste.

• Brush at a 45 degree angle to the gums, gently using a small, circular motion, ensuring that youalways feel the bristles on the gums.

• Brush the outer, inner, and biting surfaces of each tooth. 

• Use the tip of the brush head to clean the inside front teeth. 

• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath. 

Electric toothbrushes are also recommended.  They are easy to use and can remove plaque efficiently.  Simply place the bristles of the electric brush on your gums and teeth and allow the brush to do its job, several teeth at a time. Flossing – Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline.  Flossing not only helps clean these spaces, it disrupts plaque colonies from building up, preventing damage to the gums, teeth, and bone.

• Take 12-16 inches (30-40cm) of dental floss and wrap it around your middle fingers, leaving about 2 inches (5cm) of floss between the hands.

• Using your thumbs and forefingers to guide the floss, gently insert the floss between teeth using a sawing motion. 

• Curve the floss into a “C” shape around each tooth and under the gumline.  Gently move the floss up and down, cleaning the side of each tooth. 

 Floss holders are recommended if you have difficulty using conventional floss.

 Rinsing – It is important to rinse your mouth with water after brushing, and also after meals if you are unable to brush.  If you are using an over-the-counter product for rinsing, it’s a good idea to consult with your dentist or dental hygienist on its appropriateness for you.

How can cosmetic dentistry help improve the appearance of my smile?

If you’re feeling somewhat self-conscious about your teeth, or just want to improve your smile, cosmetic dental treatments may be the answer to a more beautiful, confident smile.

Cosmetic dentistry has become very popular in the last several years, not only due to the many advances in cosmetic dental procedures and materials available today, but also because patients are becoming more and more focused on improving their overall health.  This includes dental prevention and having a healthier, whiter, more radiant smile.

There are many cosmetic dental procedures available to improve your teeth and enhance your smile.  Depending on your particular needs, cosmetic dental treatments can change your smile dramatically, from restoring a single tooth to having a full mouth make-over.  Ask your dentist how you can improve the health and beauty of your smile with cosmetic dentistry.

Cosmetic Procedures: Teeth Whitening: Bleaching lightens teeth that have been stained or discolored by age, food, drink, and smoking.  Teeth darkened as a result of injury or taking certain medications can also be bleached, but the effectiveness depends on the degree of staining present.

Composite (tooth-colored) Fillings: Also known as “bonding”, composite fillings are now widely used instead of amalgam (silver) fillings to repair teeth with cavities, and also to replace old defective fillings.  Tooth-colored fillings are also used to repair chipped, broken, or discolored teeth.  This type of filling is also very useful to fill in gaps and to protect sensitive, exposed root surfaces caused by gum recession.

Porcelain Veneers: Veneers are thin custom-made, tooth-colored shells that are bonded onto the fronts of teeth to create a beautiful individual smile.  They can help restore or camouflage damaged, discolored, poorly shaped, or misaligned teeth.  Unlike crowns, veneers require minimal tooth structure to be removed from the surface of the tooth.

Porcelain Crowns (caps): A crown is a tooth-colored, custom-made covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size.  Crowns protect and strengthen teeth that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.  They are ideal for teeth that have large, fractured or broken fillings and also for those that are badly decayed.

Dental Implants: Dental implants are artificial roots that are surgically placed into the jaw to replace one or more missing teeth.  Porcelain crowns, bridges, and dentures can be made specifically to fit and attach to implants, giving a patient a strong, stable, and durable solution to removable dental appliances.

Orthodontics: Less visible and more effective brackets and wires are making straightening teeth with orthodontics much more appealing to adult patients.  Also, in some cases, teeth may be straightened with custom-made, clear, removable aligners that require no braces.

Thanks to the advances in modern dentistry, cosmetic treatments can make a difference in making your smile shine!

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Fillings - Silver amalgam fillings have been used for over 150 years. The silver tends to discolor and turn gray or black. Metallic fillings are very durable, strong and last a long time. However, more tooth structure must be removed to retain these fillings and they do not bond to the tooth. Leaving the possibility for recurrent decay and leakage.

White fillings are composite fillings. Composites are even stronger than amalgams in tensile strength, which makes them better for overlaying large biting areas. Composite fillings bond directly to the tooth allowing the Dentist to remove less tooth structure. Some fillings are so small that anesthetic does not have to be used to prepare the tooth. These fillings are tooth colored allowing for a more esthetic appearance.

Night guards - since most of the damage typically caused by bruxism is done during sleep, a night guard can usually be made to stop further damage. A night guard is custom made to fit over the upper or lower teeth. With the night guard in place, the patient can't grind their teeth together and cause further damage.

Gum treatment - is the treatment of active gum and bone disease. Gum disease treatment can slow or stop the progression of gum disease. Since there are different stages of gum disease (from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis), there are different levels of treatment. In some cases, the patient may be referred to a specialist.
Scaling and Root Planing is a common non-surgical treatment for periodontal disease. By using special instruments, we remove bacteria and infection from the unhealthy deep pockets around the teeth below the gum line. This is often referred to as a "deep cleaning."

Wisdom teeth - or third molars are the last teeth to develop in the mouth - usually appearing behind the upper and lower second (or 12-year) molars. The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28 teeth. Depending on how impacted the teeth are, we may remove them here or refer you to an Oral Surgeons office.