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Do you love to fish? Do you love to be out on the open water? Do you love the challenge of reeling in that giant Rainbow Trout? Fishing is an exciting pastime. Being on the water with the fresh air and sunshine, and lake breeze can be relaxing, yet exciting and challenging at the same (more…).

There are a variety of dental filling materials available today. Gold and silver fillings used to be the most common fillings since the early 19th century but recently the most common fillings have become tooth-colored composite resin. However, there are other fillings to choose from depending on your needs. Being aware of the strengths and (more…).

When you were a child wouldn’t you have loved to know that your teeth were protected from decay? Going to the dentist can be scary at a young age. It is not so bad to get a checkup and teeth cleaning, but even adults do not want to get fillings. Dental sealants are an easy (more…).

Do you enjoy the excitement of live bull riding? Bull riding began in the Southwest United States in the 1850s. The Lone Star Fair in Corpus Christi, Texas was the first to hold an organized bull riding event. As time went on it became ever more popular and is now considered by some as the (more…).

Many people assume that x-rays are bad for you because they are full of radiation. They forego their dental x-rays for this reason, and they won’t allow their children to have dental x-rays. However, if you have a new dentist or you’re getting ready to visit your first dentist ever, he or she will likely (more…).

The addition of fluoride to municipal water supplies began an ongoing debate about the safety and necessity of water fluoridation. Research, however, has proven time and again that fluoride is effective for helping prevent cavities. No research has proven that fluoride is unsafe. Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in all water supplies, but (more…).

Basic dental care may seem basic but think of your oral health care this way. Your supporting jawbone is like the foundation of your house; when the foundation begins to crumble so does the rest of the structure. If your underlying jawbone begins to crumble your teeth will fall out. Basic dental care helps prevent (more…).

You may not think so but the health of your gums can affect your overall health. Gum disease has been linked to numerous health conditions throughout your body including high blood pressure, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. It has also been linked to erectile dysfunction and prostate inflammation in men. If you could help avoid many (more…).

Comprehensive dentistry consists not only of traditional dental treatments, but just as importantly, focuses on prevention and early detection. It also includes cosmetic services. At Wager Evans Dental, Dr. Wager and Dr. Evans employ a highly trained team and the latest technology in an effort to provide comprehensive dental care. However, our care is comprehensive (more…).

If you could make the tiniest change in your smile, that’s fast, easy, and painless, that would make it seem as if you had a complete smile makeover, would you? Dental contouring is a way that you can do that. Minor imperfections can ruin a beautiful smile, but there is no need for a complex, (more…).