Category: Patient Education

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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Does Your Baby Have Bad Breath?

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babe Have you ever noticed that babies and children very seldom have bad breath? It is uncommon, but it does happen. That’s a good reason to begin practicing proper oral hygiene on your baby soon after their birth. In today’s blog, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans discuss why babies get bad breath.

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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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Chemotherapy and Its Effects

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oncolog Chemotherapy can save your life. It has saved millions of people, there is no doubt. But it is well-known that chemotherapy has certain drawbacks too. One of those drawbacks is the effect it has on your oral health. In today’s blog, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans discuss chemotherapy and its effect on your oral health.

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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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