Category: Dental Health

FAQs on Childhood Caries

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caries Despite the preventative dental treatments available today caries is widespread among children in the U.S. The word caries is Latin for “rottenness or decay.” Childhood caries, or tooth decay, is a chronic and infectious disease in young children and is mostly seen in minority and poor populations. New research has shown that what we thought we knew about caries isn’t all there is to know. In today’s blog, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans cover important facts on childhood caries.

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Cranberries: Teflon for Teeth?

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cranberries Feeling guilty for looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner? Well, don’t. Just make sure you eat your cranberries. Research indicates that cranberry juice may be beneficial to your teeth. Read on as your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans explain how cranberries may be Teflon for your teeth.

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Can I Skip Brushing Before Bed?

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babybrushing Everyone has skipped brushing their teeth before bed at one time or another, and if there is someone who hasn’t kudos to them! But if you’re going to skip brushing your teeth, skipping before bedtime is not a good idea. Today, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans share some facts you should know about bedtime brushing in answer to the question: Can I skip brushing before bed?

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Let Them Call You Turkey

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turk Have you ever been called a turkey? If so, it was meant as an insult. It is a common misconception that turkeys are a dumb bird. In fact, they are quite smart and they are good for you. How much do you know about turkeys? Take your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans quiz below to find out why you should let them call you turkey.

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Do You Wear Dentures? Take Our Quiz!

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dentures3 If you wear dentures have you ever considered when they were invented and how they are made? Maybe you have an inquiring mind and have done some research. In case you are wondering, take your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans’ true or false quiz below to find out what you know about the history of dentures.

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How to Take Care of Your Oral Health During the Holidays

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holidays The holidays are a busy time of year. There is so much to do, so many things to remember, that’s it’s easy to forget to take care of your oral health. However, the holidays are the worst time to ignore your oral health because it is a time when you eat and drink the exact things that cause cavities and other oral health problems. Learn how to take care of your oral health during the holiday season by taking your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans’ true or false quiz below.

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The Real Scoop on Root Canals

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rootcanal Did you know that 41,000 root canal procedures are performed every day? That’s a lot. And did you know that nearly 90 percent of people who have experienced a root canal procedure were satisfied with treatment? Do you think root canals are painful? Today your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans share the real scoop on root canals.

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Adult Fluoride Treatments?

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fluoridecrystal Do adults need fluoride treatments? You’re used to hearing about fluoride treatments for your children. They receive one every time they get a professional cleaning at the dentist, but what about adults? Take your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans’ true or false quiz below to see if adults need fluoride treatments.

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Healthy Gums

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gumdis Your teeth are important and so are your gums. After all, your teeth are held in your mouth by your periodontal ligaments and gingival tissue. If your gums become diseased your teeth will fall out. Today your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans discuss how to treat periodontal disease and retain healthy gums.

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Dental Sealants

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sealants Your dentists may have suggested sealing your child’s teeth and you may have wondered what that meant. Although dental sealants have been around since the 1960s, their existence is not that well-known. Less than one-third of American children have had their teeth sealed. Today, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans discuss dental sealants.

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