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Las Cruces Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants, Veneers

From routine cleanings and exams, to fillings, crowns and cosmetic dentistry and implants, Bright Star Dental is ready to help you with your dental needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.

• General Dentistry and fillings
• NEW SMILE 24
• Whitening For Life®
• ZOOM®  The One-Hour Whitening System
• Inman Aligner
• NTI
• SnapOnSmile
• Lumineers®
• OraVerse®
• Veneers
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Sedation Dentistry
• Crowns and Bridges
• Dentures and Partials
• Implant Restoration
• Bonding
• Jaw/TMJ
• Sealants
• Extractions
• Preventive Care
• Laser Periodontal Therapy
• Endodontic (Root Canal) Therapy
• Periodontal Exams and gentle treatment

Are you grinding away your smile?

Some people unconsciously grind their teeth at night while they sleep.  Others may clench or grind their teeth during the day.  Either way, damage can be done not only to your teeth and also to your jaw (Temporomandibular or "TM") Joint.  Sometimes misaligned teeth can lead to a problem with your TM joint, causing pain and even headaches.

Dr. Gilbert and his team can evaluate your TM joint and your bite, and can take steps to protect your teeth  including making you a custom-fit nightguard or placing crowns to give you the bite that nature intended.   

Give your Dentures a Boost!

If you suffer from loose or ill-fitting dentures, we may have a solution for you.  By using Dental Implants, placed under the gums, we can stabilize your dentures so they function much better for you.

And, in some cases, we can even give you a new set of teeth--without dentures by using dental implants to reconstruct your smile.  With this state of the art approach, Dr. Gilbert can work with his team of oral surgeons and skilled laboratory technicians to give you back your smile.

We love Families!

As parents, we know how important it is to you to keep your kids as healthy as can be!  And that includes healthy teeth and smiles, too.  Our caring team loves kids--we really enjoy helping them take care of their teeth and learn about their oral health.  We want you to feel good as a parent that they are receiving the care they deserve to help them grow into happy, healthy people.

NEW SMILE 24!

You have an important event coming up and you need a new smile...TODAY!

Or, maybe you've always wanted to change your smile, but you're so busy with work and life you've just never found the time to do it.

Well, we've got great news for you! Dr. Brian Gilbert and the team at Bright Star Dental are the exclusive providers of NEW SMILE 24!,  a process that can give you the smile of your dreams in just 24 hours!

In just 24 hours, you can have your old smile transformed by Dr. Gilbert and his expert Ceramacist, all while being cared for in our spa-like environment.  On day one, you'll have your teeth gently prepared and great looking temporary restorations will be placed.  The next day, Dr. Gilbert and his team will place and carefully fine-tune your custom made restorations, and you're ready to go!

All of our NEW SMILE 24! restorations are backed by our 5 year warranty, so you'll leave feeling confident and well cared for.  Contact us today about NEW SMILE 24!

Whitening For Life®

Bright Star Dental is the only office in Las Cruces to offer a wonderful  new program called Whitening For Life!

When you come into our office for your initial comprehensive exam, and digital x-rays, or your first cleaning, we will provide you with custom made whitening trays and two tubes of our fantastic whitening gel.

Then, every six months when you return for your regular cleaning, you will receive a touch up kit of bleaching gel absolutely FREE...FOR LIFE! This amazing offer will help you achieve and maintain a beautiful smile!

Whitening for Life is available for a one-time enrollment fee of just $99.  Contact us today for more information about Whitening for Life!

ZOOM®  The One-Hour Whitening System

Whitening can get your smile looking its best. Non-professional procedures and clinically unproven teeth whitening tips can often lead to unsatisfactory results.

If you're considering whitening your teeth, you should look for a whitening procedure that is:

• Fast and Convenient
• Long Lasting
• Low Sensitivity
• Proven to be safe and effective
• Performed by a dental Professional

ZOOM is all those things and more!  In just one hour, your teeth can be whiter and brighter than ever before.  You'll relax in our heated massage chair while your teeth are gently whitened under the supervision of a trained professional.  Contact us today about ZOOM  the One-Hour Whitening System.

InMan Aligner®  

As time goes by, your teeth tend to shift, sometimes causing your front bottom and  top teeth to become crooked. At first glance, you may think you need braces, however with the patented Inman Aligner, your front teeth can be gently guided to an ideal position quickly and effectively, in a matter of weeks. 

The Inman Aligner utilizes a lingual coil spring that puts pressure on the teeth that need repositioning and a labial bar that reverses the same pressure. These components work together to "squeeze" teeth together by pushing and pulling them into alignment.   Like any orthodontic appliance, the Aligner can feel a little uncomfortable for the first few days.After a week most patients are used to their Aligner and have no problems wearing it and it will quickly feel like it belongs in your mouth. Your speech will be affected for the first few days but it will get better! 

Other advantages

• Is an alternative to expensive "Invisible Braces".

• Allows you to achieve great results using just one appliance.

• Can give you a wonderful smile with less hassle and expense in a shorter period of time.

• Can be removed and inserted as easily as a retainer.

Contact us today to see if you are a canidate for Inman Aligner!

NTI

Do you grind your teeth at night?  Do you have headaches and muscle spasms?  Do you suffer from Migraines?  If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, NTI may be right for you!

The NTI device snaps into place and fits comfortably on either the upper or lower front teeth.  It is worn during sleep and prevents the intensity of muscular parafunction. The NTI can be a solution to the pain and suffering  of migraine sufferers.

Chronic, intense nighttime muscular parafunction has been shown to be a considerable influence on the triggering of migraine events.  In clinical trials, 82% of medically diagnosed migraine patients had a 77% reduction in migraine episodes within the first eight weeks of use.

If you have questions about NTI, call us today and we can bring you in for a simple evaluation to see if NTI is right for you!

SnapOnSmile®

Are you looking for a lower-cost alternative to improve your smile?  Do you want a result that is beautiful, but won't harm your teeth and is completely reversible?

Snap-On Smile® may be just what you need!

• Thousands of People worldwide have used Snap-On Smile
• No shots, No drilling, No adhesive
• For stained, chipped, crooked, missing, or spaced teeth
• Takes just 2 Dentist visits
• Genuine Snap-On Smile lasts for years and has a 1 year warranty

Snap-On Smile® is affordable, non-invasive, and completely reversible. it that can easily and painlessly give you a beautiful smile.

Your Snap-On Smile® is custom made for you to be thin and strong with the look of natural teeth. You can eat and drink with it. You can wear it every day and remove it anytime. Simply pop it in and out with a simple click.

Contact our office today for a simple consultation to see if Snap-On Smile® is right for you!

Lumineers®

LUMINEERS are ultra-thin, custom designed veneers that, unlike traditional veneers, require little or no removal of tooth structure and involve little or no pain. They’re reversible, proven to last for over 20 years with proper care, and come with a lifetime warranty!

• Genuine LUMINEERS are the only safe, painless porcelain veneer.
• Typically No Shots, No Drilling, No Pain.
• Fixes stained, chipped, crooked or spaced teeth.
• Takes just 2-3 Dentist visits
• Genuine LUMINEERS last 20 years and have a Lifetime Warranty

Contact us today for a Lumineers consultation and take the first step to a beautiful smile you've always dreamed of!

Laser Periodontal Therapy
Until recently the only periodontal therapy available was deep cleanings and in more advanced cases, surgery. More recently, antibiotics were added to kill the bacteria. Such treatment made a lasting impression on those who went through it. However, the periodontal disease often came back again, creating the belief that the disease can never be "cured."

The good news is that with the advance of laser gum surgery and gum treatment, and our understanding of the disease, laser periodontal treatment can be accomplished painlessly, quickly and with your cooperation, can be kept in remission.

At each appointment, we will perform a typically painless gum disease laser "decontamination" which includes tracing the laser around the gumline of each tooth quickly, killing the bad (anaerobic) bacteria. It has been shown that laser decontamination is more effective than antibiotics. In addition, there are no strains of bacteria resistant to lasers (16). Periodontal laser surgery and treatment does not create resistances to medicines you may need some day and they do not suppress your immune system as antibiotics can.

Contact us today for a periodontal evaluation--you're smile is worth it!

OraVerse®

Great News for Numb Patients
After a dental procedure, do you hate the thought of being numb all day? We have the solution for you! We now have a breakthrough product called OraVerse that will actually reverse unwanted lingering numbness after routine dental procedures!

OraVerse is administered by the Doctor at the end of the appointment, so you are able to return to normal sensation and function faster. Patients have been reporting to us that they feel “un-numb” and back to normal twice as fast as they normally would without OraVerse.

If you would like to have OraVerse at your next dental appointment, please ask one of our team members.

Implants
Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach dentures. Read More...

Veneers
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked. Read More...

Crowns and Bridges
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed crowns are often used to restore the tooth. Read More...

Teeth Whitening
Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco. Read More...

Root Canal Therapy
Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward, until they reach the tip of the root. Read More...

Toothaches
Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving aspirin can actually harm your gum tissue. Read More...

Dental Emergencies
Our goal is to help you to minimize the risk of emergency treatment. This is why we commit a generous amount of time designing a Lifetime Treatment Plan that will help you to offset the possibility of unforseen pain or tooth breakage.
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