The dental field is never stagnant. Dental research is continuous and there are always advancements in dental technology. Research and technology benefit your dental visits in numerous ways making them shorter, less painful, more comfortable, providing numerous treatment options, and giving you myriad choices you’ve never had before. Today your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans discuss various available dental technologies.
Category: Dental Health
What Do You Know About Microbeads?
Have you heard the news stories regarding microbeads? If so, then you already know what the fuss is about. If not, then you probably wonder what they are. Either way, you can take your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans’ true or false quiz below to find out what microbeads are and how they affect you.
Tongue FAQs
There is a lot of mixed information out there about your tongue. The fact is, your tongue is a very interesting part of your body. Today, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans answer some questions about your tongue and it’s affect on your oral health.
Why Your Teeth Should Be Straight
You are aware that straight teeth are esthetically pleasing, but are there other reasons your teeth should be straight? Perhaps there are. Take your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, true or false quiz below to find out how much you know about why your teeth should be straight.
The Role of the Dental Hygienist
You visit your dentist twice yearly and may have become pretty good friends with your hygienist. Do you ever wonder what he or she does besides clean your teeth? What other responsibilities do dental hygienists have? Take your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, true or false quiz to find out what you know about the role of the dental hygienist.
FAQs about Abscesses
Believe it or not, dental abscesses are a common problem and can result in serious illness. Thousands of visits to hospital emergency rooms each year are due to dental abscesses. Today your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, share some FAQs regarding dental abscesses.
Trigeminal Nerve
Your body has numerous nerves throughout that allow you to feel pain and sensation. You even have nerves in your jaw. Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or jaw joint, is closely associated with the trigeminal nerve. Today, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, explain what your trigeminal nerve is and what it has to do with your TMJ.
What’s In Your Toothpaste?
Have you ever thought about what toothpaste is made of? You put it in your mouth at least twice a day. You rub it on your teeth and gums thoroughly. Yet, I bet you haven’t thought much about it. In today’s blog, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, discuss toothpaste facts.
Three Types of Tooth Wear
Your teeth are made to last a lifetime, but as does your body, your teeth naturally sustain wear as time goes by. Natural wear happens slowly over a lifetime and includes the wearing of enamel and tooth structure. However, sometimes certain conditions or habits can cause unnecessary stress and wear on your teeth that are excessive. This type of wear is abnormal because it is not just the usual wear and tear, and it accelerates degeneration of your dentition. In today’s blog, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans discuss three types of tooth wear.