Last week we spoke about the Pilgrims, and how they probably used natural versions of today’s toothbrushes to attempt to stave off cavities. These days, not only do we have an almost overwhelming choice when it comes to toothbrushes, toothpastes, flosses, mouthrinses, and other various instruments of oral hygiene, but we have much more advanced science. Researchers are constantly working to uncover compounds and elements from a host of sources that show potential to halt the various bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease. In the spirit of the month of Thanksgiving, your Reno dentists explain how the cranberry sauce that is likely to take up residence next to the turkey on your holiday table might end up being turned into toothpaste one day. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Give Thanks for the Cranberry” →

Thanksgiving is a great time of year for families to gather together and appreciate the history of their lineage. With the use of family trees and new DNA analysis, any one of us can find out how far back our family goes. You might actually be related to one of the pilgrims that feasted on the very first Thanksgiving holiday. How do you think those ancestors might have cared for their dental health? Your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, describe how pilgrims did their best to maintain oral hygiene.

Reduced Dental Care Options

Most of us don’t think twice about the options we have in our dental care. Not only are there many dentists to choose from within a reasonable car drive from your work or home, but you can walk into the nearest drug store or grocery Continue reading “Reno Dentists Describe How the Pilgrims Brushed Their Teeth” →