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Do you have an aphthous ulcer? You may have had, at one time or another. They aren’t very common, but they can be very uncomfortable. Have you ever had a sore in your mouth? Chances are you have. It may have only lasted a day or two then you probably forgot all about it. In (more…).

While human bites to the hand only account for two to three percent of bite injuries they can be serious. Many of you know that cat bites can often become infected. Infections due to dog bites occur at not even half the rate of cat bites. It is estimated that anywhere from 30 to 50 (more…).

What is stomatitis? No, it is not a stomach disease. “Stoma” is latin for “mouth” and “itis” is the suffix for inflammatory diseases. Therefore, stomatitis is a sore or inflammation that occurs in your mouth. Stomatitis sounds more serious than it is but it can be uncomfortable. It can make eating, drinking, and speaking difficult. (more…).

Everybody appreciates a good looking automobile. It is a work of art and fine technology. If you’re looking for something to do in the Reno area check out the automobile museum. It is not merely a car museum. You can stroll along the cobblestone-street scenes and even don period costumes for pictures in the photo car. (more…).

Some people expect to lose their teeth as they age because their grandparents and parents did. Your teeth are actually made to last a lifetime. With all the research, technology, and education, there are few reasons these days to become edentulous. The major reason for tooth loss is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is caused by (more…).

Do you ever end up confused when trying to choose a toothpaste? With the many different brands and varieties on the market it is easy to become confused. Which toothpaste is right for you? Do you have sensitive teeth? Do you have gingivitis, periodontal disease, bad breath? Are you hoping to get your teeth a (more…).

Periodontal disease has been linked to numerous other health issues and is continually being linked to more. The bacteria that cause periodontal disease are harmful pathogenic bacteria that can play havoc on other parts of your body as well. Periodontal disease has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, male impotence, pancreatic cancer, dementia, and more. (more…).

Some people can spend over 60 hours at work during the week. That’s more time than they spend at home. If their toothbrush and toothpaste are at home, when do they brush? How do they care for their teeth during the day? Do they even think about their teeth? Work means stress in most cases, (more…).

More than 1.2 million people in the U.S. have HIV. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus that only affects humans by weakening their immune system and destroying important disease-fighting cells. People with HIV and AIDS are predisposed to periodontal disease because their bodies do not have the resources to fight off (more…).

Sports are a multi-billion dollar global industry. With that said, you know there are a lot of sports fans out there. A lot is an understatement. For you northern Nevada native sports fans and others around the Reno/Sparks area, you have your very own Pacific League team: the Aces. The Pacific League consists of 16 (more…).