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Gum disease is a threat to more than just your gums – an untreated condition could eventually lead to tooth loss. Gingivitis refers to the early stage of a periodontal infection. You can notice signs like a swelling or reddening of the gums; more frequent bleeding is also a sign that something may be wrong. (more…).

Securing a dental prosthetic after losing a tooth is important if you want to avoid oral health complications. Your day to day life can be affected by tooth loss – it can be harder to bite and chew, and you could develop jaw problems that lead to frequent feelings of discomfort. In the long term, (more…).

Different issues can affect a person’s smile, and there is no single reason patients express interest in undergoing cosmetic dental work. You could find yourself dissatisfied by a tooth that is of abnormal shape or size. You could start looking for a cosmetic solution to a minor, but visible, tooth injury. Of course, many people (more…).

On Saturday, June 3, you and your family can check out one of the biggest, and splashiest, events to come to Reno. The Slide The City Block Party will provide Reno residents with a chance to take on water slides that extend the length of three football fields! This family friendly slip and slide event (more…).

Tobacco use can increase your risk for a number of different health problems. When you limit the discussion to your oral health, you can still find several issues (oral cancer, tooth decay, gum disease) you can be more likely to suffer due to tobacco use. One hard to miss issue is the effect on your (more…).

Many patients are familiar with a root canal as a dental procedure, but may be unaware of why it is sometimes necessary. A root canal treatment is not for minor cavities – decay needs to have reached your tooth’s pulp to require this procedure. It takes time for this to occur. If you keep up (more…).

Starting Friday, May 19, you can take advantage of a special weekly event, Reno Street Food. At each Reno Street Food, a collection of food trucks offering a variety of different dining experiences will be on hand at Idlewild Park. You can learn more about the impressive cuisine that can be whipped up in one (more…).

If you think of flossing as a “bonus” cleaning for your teeth, or only necessary when you feel something stuck between teeth, you are losing out on important preventive dental care. Think for a moment about what your teeth enjoy when you brush. You can thoroughly clean the front of teeth, and their tops, but (more…).

When you experience a cavity, your dentist has no choice but to remove the portion of your tooth where decay is located. This is necessary because the damage of a cavity is permanent, and total removal is required to save the remaining tooth structure. In order to address this loss, your dentist will offer a (more…).

If you have suffered tooth loss, prosthetic dentistry can help you make your smile whole again. One way many people choose to rebuild their smiles is through the support provided by dental implants. Implants are not the prosthetics themselves, but support for those prosthetics. Your dental implant will be surgically inserted into your jawbone. The (more…).