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Silver amalgam fillings are a mixture of silver, tin, copper, and mercury. They have been under scrutiny for years due to the belief that mercury leaches out of the filling and you’re your body causing serious illnesses. Even though these claims have never been substantiated, another type of dental filling has been introduced. It is (more…).

Tired of the dreariness? The weather is going to shape up nicely in Reno over the weekend and just in time for the Reno River Festival. It’s time to get out and stretch your legs, use your muscles, and enjoy some fresh air, water, and sun. If you’re looking for something to do to beat (more…).

There was a time when people expected to lose their teeth as they aged and end up wearing dentures. Today with modern dental technology, new and improved dental materials, minimally invasive dental practices, and a variety of dental treatment options, people are keeping their teeth longer. Speaking of a variety of treatment options, there are (more…).

Modern dental implants have been utilized since the 1970s. That implants are a successful and effective dental treatment used to replace missing teeth has been proven via scientific research and decades of clinical use. The idea of implanting titanium into bone was stumbled upon in 1952 by an orthopedic surgeon studying how bone healed. Simply (more…).

If you’ve never had a root canal there is no doubt that you’ve at least heard about them. Root canals are said to be painful and they are often dreaded, but the truth is that they are not any more uncomfortable than a dental filling. A root canal replaces the pulp of the tooth. The (more…).

Having a tooth crowned is much better than having it pulled. You should try to maintain as much of the healthy tooth structure as possible whenever you are having a dental problem. Pulling a tooth means that you will eventually need a dental bridge or an implant. A dental bridge can require more invasive dental (more…).

Most anyone who is missing one, two, or three consecutive teeth has the option to replace them with a dental bridge. Dental bridges are a common treatment for missing teeth. They are minimally invasive, affordable, and today’s materials make them indistinguishable from the patient’s natural dentition. Function and appearance are two very important reasons to (more…).

Although Reno is stock full of things to see and do indoors and outdoors, if you are interested in getting away from the city there are a variety of sites to see around the area as well. Are you interested in the wild, wild, west, Mark Twain, the Gold Rush? Then you are sure to (more…).

You may still remember your dental visits from when you were a child. Were they good or bad? Did you know what was going to happen? Were you afraid? Were the dental instruments frightening to you? And what about that thing the dentist put in your mouth that sucked up your saliva? That machine can (more…).

You may feel as if you take excellent care of your teeth. After all, all your teeth really need are to be brushed and flossed regularly right? Not so. No matter how diligently you think you brush and floss, in most cases your teeth will still need professional cleaning. Even if you miss the slightest (more…).