Do you chew on pen caps or bite your nails? Did you know that these habits can be harmful to your teeth and oral health? You might be surprised how a seemingly innocent habit such as chewing on a pen cap can do damage to your oral health. Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans explain how common habits harm your oral health and damage your teeth.
Biting Your Fingernails
So you break a nail and can’t find nail clippers, what do you do? Many people might alleviate this problem by biting their nails. And for others, biting fingernails is just a nervous habit. Now imagine how many things your hands touch in a day’s time. Door knobs, elevator buttons, and sink faucets are riddled with bacteria that we encounter on a daily basis. Bacteria tend to collect on nail beds and underneath fingernails. When you chew your fingernails, you can potentially transfer the bacteria on your hands into your mouth. Continue reading “Are You Harming Your Teeth with Common Habits? Your Reno Family Dentists Explain”→
We offer mouth guards to our active dental patients to help them protect their teeth from injury during physical activity.
By definition, a mouth guard—also known as a mouth protector, mouth piece, or gum shield—is a protective device that is worn within the mouth and covers the teeth to prevent and reduce injury to the teeth, dental arches, lips, and gums. Continue reading “Custom Mouth Guards for Reno Athletes”→
As general and cosmetic dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans promote a family-friendly dentist office in Reno. In fact, our entire staff at Wager Evans Dental loves to see our younger patients. Children without access to dental care often suffer with tooth decay. Untreated cavities cause pain and discomfort and may affect your child’s ability to speak or eat properly. Furthermore, oral health problems may distract your children from learning in school, too. At Wager Evans Dental, we take preventive measures to combat childhood tooth decay and keep children’s mouths healthy.
Fluoride Treatments
Teeth are surrounded by tooth enamel. This protective layer is composed of minerals. As the strongest substance in the human body, tooth enamel prevents bacteria from eating away at your child’s teeth. However, strong acid can weaken enamel. When enamel is damaged, bacteria attack the exposed part of the tooth. When our younger patients experience enamel loss or erosion, we prescribe fluoride treatments. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps replenish tooth enamel. We may apply topical fluoride in a great tasting flavor directly to your child’s teeth after a dental cleaning. We also recommend that you purchase fluoridated toothpastes with the American Dental Association’s seal of approval. Continue reading “Children’s Dental Care from Your Reno Family Dentist”→
Today is the first day of spring, and we’re ready for the warmer weather here in Reno. Today, family dentists Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans want to discuss one thing you shouldn’t leave off of your spring cleaning to-do list: your smile.
Out with the Old, In with the New
Before you conjure up images of mopping your teeth or purging your gums like you purge your closet of clothing you longer wear, think about the point of spring cleaning—to say goodbye to the old, welcome the new, and make your overall life better. Continue reading “Spring Cleaning for Your Smile in Reno”→
Exactly one week ago, February 28, was National Tooth Fairy Day, and—as Reno children’s and family dentists—Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans are always looking for new ways to teach little ones about the importance of healthy teeth and gums. Today, let’s take a look back at the history of the tooth fairy, and how to teach your child about quality dental health and hygiene.
The Origin of the Tooth Fairy
Since the beginning of the human race, people have lost their baby teeth and adult teeth have erupted in their place. While records of the rituals surrounding the loss of baby teeth don’t date back to the beginning of time, history shows that special ceremonies and traditions have accompanied the loss of baby teeth for at least a few hundred years. Continue reading “Children’s Dental Care Fun (and a Little Trivia) from Your Reno Family Dentist”→
Yesterday was President’s Day and, to celebrate, Reno family dentists Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans want to take a closer look at the biggest connection between dentistry and presidential trivia: George Washington’s teeth, of course!
A Presidential Smile
What were George Washington’s teeth made out of? If you guess wood, you—along with most of the American population—are wrong.
Thanks to letters, journals, and other accounts left behind by the first president of the United States, we know that Washington’s teeth—while fake—were not made from wood. They were actually made from a combination of human teeth, ivory (including ivory from a hippopotamus), lead, metal, and springs. Continue reading “The Truth About George Washington’s Smile”→
You have probably heard throughout your life that fluoride is good for your teeth but you may not know why. There are proven benefits to using fluoride in dentistry and daily oral care. Dr. William Wager and our staff at Wager Evans Dental have composed answers to some frequently asked questions below about fluoride.
What Does Fluoride do for My Teeth?
Essentially, fluoride strengthens your enamel. Did you know that enamel is not a living tissue like the rest of your teeth? Therefore, when you damage your enamel, it’s permanently damaged. Fluoride protects the precious enamel barrier around your teeth from tooth decay and cavities. In addition to its ability to strengthen your enamel, fluoride also reduces the levels of acidic bacteria and plaque in your mouth. The presence of plaque and bacteria can lead to infection and inflammation of your gum tissues and tooth decay. Continue reading “What is the Importance of Fluoride?”→
Our team at Wager Evans Dental wants to help you establish healthy dental habits with your children. Dr. William Wager likes to pay special attention to his younger patients and keep them on the right track for a lifetime of healthy smiles! Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about childhood dental health.
You’ve probably heard the Christmas favorite “All I want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth.” In the spirit of the holidays, Reno family dentists Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans urge you to call Wager Evans Dental today to schedule your dental appointments for the coming year.
Dental Care for the Entire Family
At Wager Evans Dental, we want to see you and your entire family in our office. We treat patients of all ages with a variety of needs, ranging from preventive dental care, to cosmetic dentistry, to sleep dentistry, and everything in between. We’ll help you teach your kindergartener about the importance of brushing and flossing, we’ll clean your teenager’s teeth with a mouth full of braces, we’ll be there when you want to whiten your smile, and we can help you restore your teeth with all-white dental fillings and crowns. Continue reading “All I want for Christmas is…A Lifetime of Smiles!”→
Halloween is all about spooks and scares, candy and crazy costumes, and ghosts and giggles. It can be a fun, festive, fright night for the whole family, but your dentist may not feel the same way. Halloween has earned its spot on your dentist’s worst nightmare list.
This Halloween, the American Dental Association and the team at Wager Evans Dental want to remind you to take care of your teeth and yourself (and your kiddos) while you celebrate.
Sweets and Treats
Candy is one of the best parts of Halloween, but it’s also the number one reason why your dentist may not be celebrating with you. Sugar is the archenemy of your teeth, and too much of it can cause cavities and tooth decay, which is the most widespread childhood disease. To protect your teeth on this spooky holiday (and every other day of the year), consider the following:
Eat sweets with meals rather than as snacks. Saliva production increases during a meal, which helps to rinse food particles from the mouth and neutralize plaque acid.
Avoid sticky candies for a few reasons. First, they adhere to your teeth, keeping them in your mouth for longer. The longer your teeth are exposed to sugar, the more time the bacteria has to create acid that weakens tooth enamel, encouraging the growth of cavities. Secondly, sticky candies, such as caramels, taffy, and gummies, have the potential to damage dental work, including fillings, dental crowns, and bridges.
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