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Some days are busier than others, and sometimes those scheduling pressures tempt us to take shortcuts in our daily habits. When it comes to flossing, however, you should know that you can run into real oral health trouble when you leave out this preventive dental care routine. Unfortunately, for some, flossing is already being left (more…).

People who are searching for a solution to their tooth loss issues may be familiar with what dental implants can do for them. Simply put, implants act like your own tooth roots would, anchoring your prosthetic to your jawbone and providing stability and enduring support. However, you may be unsure about having implants to support (more…).

Gum disease can lead to a recession of your gum line, cause bad breath, and make you more prone to bleeding when you clean your teeth. What you need to know is that your teeth can be jeopardized by an advanced infection, too. As gum disease worsens, it can developed into its advanced form, periodontitis. (more…).

The placing of a dental crown on your tooth will allow you to recover from problems like tooth injuries and serious cavities. With a crown in place, you can depend on a vulnerable tooth to stand up to biting and chewing pressures – in some cases, a crown will allow you to retain a seriously (more…).

From Friday, September 8 through Sunday, September 10, the residents of Reno can look to the sky and see the wondrous assortment of hot air balloons. The Great Reno Balloon Race is a free three day event that invites local Reno families and tourists to take part in a friendly and fun series of events. (more…).

When patients need to address the loss of multiple teeth, dental bridges and dentures are often counted on to rebuild their smiles. With dental implants, you can keep these prosthetic units more securely in place. Implants are popular because they allow you to enjoy permanent support for your dentures, and keep bridges in place without (more…).

If you have discolored teeth, you can feel self-conscious during any moment that would call for you to smile. This can make you uncomfortable during photos, upon meeting new people, or in other social situations. For many patients, the problem with their teeth color comes from a buildup of enamel stains. Discoloration will occur when your (more…).

Your smile’s overall health benefits from both at-home care and professional preventive dental care. Your at-home care offers you daily protection against food debris and oral bacteria. By brushing and flossing regularly, you remove these harmful items from your teeth, which is vital to protecting yourself against gum disease and tooth decay. Of course, patients (more…).

On Saturday, August 26, you can take part in the second annual Reno Aloha Festival in downtown Reno. The event, taking place in Wingfield Park, will offer an assortment of fun, refreshing foods and drinks, and educational activities that focus on Pacific Island culture. You can bring your kids in to enjoy the fun at Keiki (more…).

If your dentist advises you to undergo root canal therapy, you should make this procedure a priority. A root canal is performed to save a tooth that has an active infection in its pulp. The pulp, located at the center of your tooth, houses living tissue. If too much harm is done by an infection, (more…).