Dental Sealants

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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Dental Technologies

tech 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.

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What Do You Know About Microbeads?

microbead 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.

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Tongue FAQs

bb 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.

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The Role of the Dental Hygienist

hyg 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.

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How Often Do You Bleach Your Teeth?

bleachorexis Bleaching your teeth can be a good thing. It can give you a fresh new smile, raise your self-esteem, and even brighten your outlook. Research shows that people who flash an esthetically pleasing smile can reap several advantages including better employment opportunities and more romantic relationships. But how often do you bleach your teeth? Some people go overboard and bleach them too much. If you’re one of those people, you can be doing damage to your teeth.  In today’s blog, your Reno dentistsDr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans discuss what can happen when you over bleach.

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The Role of the Dentist

saliva1 Research has indicated the connection between your mouth and the overall health of your body, but what does that mean for dentists? At one time we thought dentists were all about teeth. Not anymore. Is the role of the dentist changing?  Today your Reno dentistsDr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans discuss the role of the dentist as well as a possible new way to detect breast cancer.

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