Reno Dentists Solve Your Struggle with Dentures

couple 1 Do you struggle with your dentures? Do find that they make speaking difficult and that they always feel as if they are about to slip? If so, it is likely that your dentures do not fit properly. Read below as your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, discuss solutions for wobbly dentures. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Solve Your Struggle with Dentures”

Reno Dentists Discuss Your Restoration with Dental Crowns

man smile A dental crown sits atop a tooth, much like a crown perched atop the head of a king or queen. However, dental crowns are neither symbols of power nor decorative wear. Instead, dental crowns are dental devices designed to strengthen a tooth that has become damaged and cannot withstand the demands of day-to-day functionality. But did you know that there are three types of dental crowns? Your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each type. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Discuss Your Restoration with Dental Crowns”

Reno Dentists Discuss Three Types of Dental Crowns

dental crowns reno Keeping teeth free of bacteria is a full-time job, and sometimes even the most consistent of brushers and flossers fall victim to tooth decay. If carried far enough, tooth decay can compromise the structural integrity of a tooth. In cases like these a dental crown can repair the tooth, giving it some added stability. Dental crowns can also repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth. But did you know that there are three types of dental crowns? Your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, discuss the three types and their uses below. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Discuss Three Types of Dental Crowns”

Reno Dentists: Restore Your Smile with Dentures

elderly smile Lost teeth can affect many parts of your life including eating and speaking. They can also lower confidence and make you self-conscious. Unfortunately, the mental picture that many people have of dentures is not much better. Often associated with bulky, fake-looking prosthetics that slide around the mouth, dentures may be avoided by people who see them only as a source of further embarrassment. Here to help you change your outlook toward dentures are your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans. They discuss the advances made in dentures over recent years and how they have added to comfort and limited embarrassment. Continue reading “Reno Dentists: Restore Your Smile with Dentures”

Family Dental Care From Your Reno Dentists

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Are you looking for quality dental care for your entire family? At Wager Evans Dental, we provide the latest in general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. We can erase stains and restore the smiles of your whole family. In today’s blog, Reno family dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, explain the dental care procedures we offer to protect, and perfect, the smiles closest to you.

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Reno Dentists Provide Dental Care for the Whole Family

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Keeping your family happy and healthy is important. A big part of staying healthy is taking care of your teeth, and this means regular visits to your family dentist. You have thousands of options out there for dental care, but your Reno family dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, want you to know that they provide the care and experience needed to offer excellent dental care for your whole family.

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Reno Dentists See Possible Connection Between Chewing and Dementia

Many people are living into their100s these days. In spite of impressive technological and medical advances, certain parts of our body will gradually decline as we age. Linking our oral health to our overall well-being is called oral-systemic health. Multiple research studies have highlighted a connection between tooth retention and cognitive function. Researchers from Bayor College of Medicine studied gum chewing in college students, for example. Standardized math scores were higher in those that chewed gum on a regular basis. Your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, explain a recent Swedish study that focuses solely on chewing as a means for lower rates of dementia in the elderly.

Reno Dentists Explain Beeswax Used as Prehistoric Dental Fillings

New light has been shed onto ancient dentistry, thanks to the discovery of a 6,500-year-old human jawbone with a beeswax filling. The open access journal PLOS ONE reported a discovery that was made by researchers Federico Bernardini and Claudio Tuniz of Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Italy. Reno dentists, Dr. Wager and Dr. Evans, discuss the findings.

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The jawbone in question was in the hands of researchers for some time before the possible early filling was recognized. In cooperation with several other institutions, Bernardini and Tuniz could tell that the beeswax was most likely applied around the individual’s final days on earth. Confirmation as to whether the application transpired before or after the Continue reading “Reno Dentists Explain Beeswax Used as Prehistoric Dental Fillings”

Dental Implant FAQs Answered by Your Reno Dentists

What makes up a dental implant?

Dental implants are essentially made of three parts. The dental crown is the exposed portion of the dental implant that looks like your natural teeth. This part of the restoration is shaped to exact specifications to replace a molar, incisor, cuspid, or bicuspid and its original function. The second part of your dental implant is the coping. This connects the crown to the implanted rod.

The part of your dental implant which makes it different from any other dental restoration is the root. This biocompatible titanium rod is implanted into your jawbone. The bone will bond to the rod, allowing for superior security with your artificial tooth. The titanium rod allows your dental implant to move with your jawbone, giving you the ultimate flexibility with speaking and chewing.

Who is a candidate for dental implants?

While dental implants are a great option for tooth replacement, not everyone is a candidate for this procedure. For instance, dental implants need a solid foundation for bonding to your jawbone. That’s why your alveolar bone must be strong and healthy. Many patients run into difficulty with this requirement since some people experience jawbone shrinkage with tooth loss.

For these patients, our dental office in Reno has options for replacing teeth. Bone grafting can build back jawbone strength and provide a sufficient area for bonding a dental implant. Bridges, and partial dentures are also great options for replacing a missing tooth.

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Dental Bonding and Contouring from Your Reno Dentist

Take a look at your smile. What’s the first thing that catches your eye? Is it the chips or gaps in your smile? If so, Reno family and restorative dentists Dr. Brian Evans and Dr. William Wager offer two procedures to help you overcome these smile flaws: dental bonding and contouring.

What is Dental Bonding and Contouring?

At Wager Evans Dental, we believe that these dental procedures go hand-in-hand. Dental bonding is used to correct smile flaws, such as chips, gaps, and permanent stains, and contouring is used to blend your bonding restorations with your existing smile.

What is Involved with Dental Bonding and Contouring?

When you come to our Spanish Springs dentist office for your bonding and contouring procedure, Dr. Wager or Dr. Evans will begin by cleaning your tooth and preparing it for your restoration. Sometimes, especially when your restoration is being placed on a sharp canine tooth or teeth with jagged edges, this preparation includes minimal enamel reduction. Continue reading “Dental Bonding and Contouring from Your Reno Dentist”