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Imagine yourself in your dentist’s chair, hearing the news that you will need a root canal treatment. You could have any number of reactions, but it is doubtful that you would find yourself excited by this information. While it may carry an unpleasant reputation, root canal therapy offers important care for a vulnerable tooth. Your (more…).

Your dentist would certainly recommend doing something about tooth loss. For starters, you can regain important confidence in your smile once it is complete again. You also receive benefits for your oral health. Chewing and biting food can be easier when you have a secure dental prosthetic. For those who feel that tooth loss has (more…).

Through December 23, you can see the Reno Dance Company perform the classic Christmas Ballet, The Nutcracker. Performances will run from Saturday, December 17, through Friday, December 23 (the only exception is Monday, December 19). The Nutcracker is one of the most beloved and long-standing Christmas-themed performances, and you can see the performers of Reno (more…).

If you went in for a cosmetic dental treatment today, what kind of results would you hope to see when your treatment concluded? You might hope to see a whiter smile. You may have certain damaged or misshapen teeth you hope are corrected. You can see a range of problems addressed when you have your (more…).

The holidays are growing closer, and we are only a few weeks removed from a brand new year! If you would like to spend 2017 with a better smile, your dentist can help. Cosmetic dental work can make your teeth look whiter, and – if you need the help – can make corrections to other (more…).

Often, we encounter people with serious oral health concerns, but who have avoided treatment for years. The rational was that they required so many different treatments, they were beyond help, but eventually broken down and saw a dentist due to discomfort. Fortunately, in these cases we can address multiple problems with a full mouth reconstruction. (more…).

The Reno Ice Rink is the only outdoor ice rink open to residents of Reno and Sparks. The rink opened for the season just last month, and you and your family have until the end of January to check it out and enjoy a fun day on the ice. You can take to the ice (more…).

You may not realize when a cavity develops on a tooth, but once decay penetrates the tooth’s interior, the discomfort you experience can be a big indicator that something is wrong. A cavity at this stage will need a root canal treatment. In other scenarios, patients can be surprised to find out they have a (more…).

Why should something like gum disease affect your risk for tooth loss? You might not realize it, but gum disease is actually the most common reason for someone to lose teeth. The effects of a periodontal infection can be mild at first. Your gums might look swollen, or appear redder than normal. Over time, your (more…).

Being mindful of threats to your oral health makes it easier to prevent dental problems from happening. Some threats can be easy to spot – eating a diet that is high in sugar, or doing a poor job brushing and flossing your teeth, for instance, can be obvious problems. However, these are not the only (more…).