Sure, you might think dentists have a lot to say about a holiday where the main form of celebration is gorging on candy. Everything in moderation, as the saying goes, but it is a good idea to be extra proactive and diligent with your oral health at a time of year when sweets and treats abound. The fact that sugar contributes to cavities is fairly universal knowledge, but let’s have some holiday fun. Your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, offer you some trick-or-treating history to go right along with the Halloween spirit that is floating around across America today.

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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” →