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Although the best dental filling is no dental filling, most people require at least one filling at some point in their lives. Usually by the time they reach young adulthood. The best thing, of course, is to have no or very few fillings. Once your tooth is filled, especially if it is a large cavity, (more…).

Once your teeth have been filled, especially if they have been filled for years, you tend to take them for granted. It’s not at the front of your mind that your tooth might break or that your filling might fall out. Of course those things could happen, just not to you, right? Well, let’s say (more…).

Have you always felt self-conscious about your crooked teeth? Maybe you have only recently noticed that your teeth aren’t looking as bright as they used to or like you think they should. There are countless reasons a person might consider cosmetic dentistry, from unsightly chips to gaps between teeth. But did you know that there (more…).

Dentures are a great way to restore the function and aesthetics of your smile. Without teeth you cannot chew. If you can’t chew you can’t eat. If you don’t eat your health suffers. You need to be able to confidently chew a variety of foods including meats, crunchy vegetables, tough greens, nuts, and other healthy (more…).

Are those few missing teeth nagging at you every time you look in the mirror? Maybe you can hardly see them when you smile, or maybe to you they seem glaring. Regardless of whether or not they are noticeable, there are reasons to fill in those spaces. If you are not yet ready or interested (more…).

Looking for things to do with the kids during the last few weeks of summer vacation? The Reno area is full of intellectual, musical, artistic, and physical things to do. Do you like to hike, bike, and swim? If so, your can do all three. Enjoy a laidback, leisurely outing the good old-fashioned way by (more…).

The condition of your teeth is important to your mental and physical health. People without teeth are often self-conscious, embarrassed to smile, talk, or eat around others, and may even avoid social functions. Having the right amount of healthy, strong teeth is not only important for your psychological health, it is also important for your (more…).

Don’t panic. It is not as bad as you think. Root canal therapy is really not any worse than getting a tooth filled. In fact, it is very similar and was developed as a procedure to save teeth. Once you lose your tooth or get it pulled more serious problems can develop. Your teeth can (more…).

A dental crown is a fabricated tooth to restore the original damaged tooth. It is replicated in the shape of the original tooth, the same size and shade. It is to restore your chewing function and, of course, your smile. Some dental treatments are complex, like implants, while others are non- or minimally invasive. Placing (more…).

Replacing a tooth is not merely for cosmetic reasons. Your tooth performs a function. It breaks up your food into tiny pieces so it is easier to swallow. As you are chewing, your saliva helps soften and break down the food too. Losing even a single tooth can cause discomfort and inconvenience when trying to (more…).