Because tooth loss affects a large number of people, especially as they grow older, some believe that it’s just a part of the aging process. It’s not, though, and preserving your natural teeth is not only possible, it’s preferable to having to replace lost teeth. Like all things concerning your dental health (and most other things), tooth loss happens for one of several reasons, the most common of which are far from natural or inevitable. Continue reading “The Top 3 Reasons Why Teeth are Lost”
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Dental Implants for Almost Everyone
Dental implants are a revolutionary addition to dentistry’s arsenal of teeth replacement tools. When one or more teeth are lost, the resulting damage can affect more than a patient’s confidence. Left unattended, tooth loss can slowly destroy a patient’s smile by leading to jawbone destruction and further tooth loss. Aside from providing replacement teeth with a sturdy foundation, dental implants also help stem the destruction that often follows tooth loss by replacing lost teeth roots. With equal dedication to our patients’ oral health as well as their time and comfort, Reno dentists, Dr. Wager and Dr. Evans, offers a variety of dental implants, including mini implants that can significantly reduce your treatment and healing time. Continue reading “Dental Implants for Almost Everyone”
Test Your Knowledge with Our Dental Implants Quiz
If you are missing teeth, you may be exploring your tooth replacement options. When you are considering dental implants, it is important to understand this state-of-the-art procedure. For example, do you know about the different kinds of implants? What are the benefits of this type of tooth replacement? Test your knowledge and find out if the procedure is right for you by taking this dental implants quiz, courtesy of your Reno, NV dentist. Continue reading “Test Your Knowledge with Our Dental Implants Quiz”
The Benefits of White Dental Fillings
When you think of a dental filling, what image comes to your mind? If it is a silver spot in the midst of a white tooth, you may be excited to learn that many dentists, including your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, are leaving silver (amalgam) fillings behind in favor of white dental fillings made out of a material called composite resin. Durable and tooth-colored, composite resin is also used in a treatment called cosmetic bonding, which can repair and resurface teeth. The material, therefore, is very durable and produces excellent cosmetic results. In fact, composite resin can be tinted to match the exact shade of the tooth or teeth to which it is being applied, meaning your dental filling will not detract from your smile.
In addition to the improvements they produce in cosmetic results, white dental fillings require the removal of less of the tooth’s structure than do amalgam fillings. They also make a great option for people with mercury sensitivities as they contain no mercury whatsoever (unlike amalgam fillings). Lastly, composite resin fillings are not made of metal and thus do not carry the same risk for cracking and leaking as they age. Continue reading “The Benefits of White Dental Fillings”
Why Teeth Need Dental Crowns
You probably wouldn’t believe it for a moment if one of your teeth broke. However, as improbable as it seems, broken teeth do occur with some frequency. When teeth break, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, repair them by fitting them with dental crowns. Restorations meant to repair damage and strengthen teeth, dental crowns are hollow and tooth-shaped. They are made out of a variety of materials including porcelain, gold, and porcelain-coated metal. Each of these materials has its benefits and its drawbacks, and choosing between them often depends upon the location of the damaged tooth. For instance, because porcelain crowns offer the best cosmetic results, they are typically used to repair damaged teeth that are in prominent positions in the mouth. For teeth in the back of the mouth, however, porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns or gold crowns are usually the crowns of choice. These crowns are very strong, and thus can stand up to the more powerful bite force in the back of the mouth. Continue reading “Why Teeth Need Dental Crowns”
Reno Dentists Discuss the Need for Dental Crowns
What word would you use to describe your teeth? Odds are you would not pick “fragile.” After all, our teeth are coated in the hardest substance in the entire human body (enamel). However, when teeth are worn down by a variety of factors, they can become somewhat fragile and can even crack or break. When a tooth suffers this kind of structural damage, a dental crown must be placed to strengthen and reinforce the tooth. To learn more about how teeth are worn down and how dental crowns repair them, read the following information from your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Discuss the Need for Dental Crowns”
Reno Dentists: Dentures Have Come a Long Way
When you think of dentures, do you picture bulky prosthetic teeth floating in a glass? That mental image is a bit outdated. Today’s dentures are more comfortable and functional than ever before. To learn about the exciting changes that dentures have undergone over the years, read the information below from your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans. Continue reading “Reno Dentists: Dentures Have Come a Long Way”
Reno Dentists List Three Benefits of Dental Implants
Are you looking for a replacement for your lost tooth? If so, you may want to consider dental implants. Often referred to as the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, dental implants offer patients many benefits. To learn about the benefits, consult the list provided below by your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans. Continue reading “Reno Dentists List Three Benefits of Dental Implants”
Reno Dentists: How Mini Implants Can Improve Your Dentures
Do your dentures feel constantly at risk of slipping? Do you want to find a way to keep them stable? If so, mini dental implants may be the solution you’ve been looking for. With mini implants, your dentures can be anchored in place, preventing embarrassing slips and giving you the confidence to live your life without worrying about your dentures. To learn more about how mini implants can improve your dentures, read the explanation from your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, below. Continue reading “Reno Dentists: How Mini Implants Can Improve Your Dentures”
Reno Dentists Compare Standard Dental Implants and Mini Implants
By now, you’ve probably heard about dental implants, the medical devices that can replace missing teeth with prosthetic teeth that look and feel realistic. However, you may not have heard of mini implants. Smaller and less invasive than traditional dental implants, mini implants are preferable to their larger counterparts in certain situations. To learn exactly when and how mini implants are used, read below as your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brain Evans, compare them to their larger relatives. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Compare Standard Dental Implants and Mini Implants”