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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…).

Periodontal disease has recently been linked to several other illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, lung infections, dementia, HIV, and impotence in men. The link between oral health and systemic health is continuously being proven again and again. That means if you are suffering from periodontal disease you are at risk that (more…).

The drab months of winter are a perfect time to indulge your hobbies, develop new hobbies, and learn about new and interesting things. There are so many things to learn about in your local area including Lake Tahoe. It is a beautiful body of water, and a venue for relaxation, fishing, water sports, fun and (more…).

Cavities may not cause symptoms until they are so advanced you may lose the tooth or require expensive dental treatment. There are other conditions that may be going on behind the scenes of apparently healthy teeth, too. That is why we need dental x-rays. Dental x-rays allow the dentist to see between teeth, what’s going (more…).

Cavities aren’t the only dental issue there is to worry about. There are other things that can do damage to your teeth. Have you heard of attrition, abrasion, erosion? These are all forms of wear that can happen to your teeth. Whereas cavities can be painful, and you eventually become aware of them, you don’t (more…).

Not many of you probably think of the field of dentistry much unless you’re studying to be a dentist, are a dentist, know a dentist, or are getting ready to go to the dentist. What goes on in the dental research and technology fields can be awe inspiring. There are always new and innovative research (more…).

Tired of being stuck in the house after the holidays? Feeling the need for some sun, fun, and fresh air? There is plenty to do around the Reno/Sparks area for the avid outdoors person. There is even a place you can bring your dogs, kids, and snow toys for a day of winter fun. Enjoy (more…).

Many people don’t like the winter months because they are so cold and dreary. Other people love winter activities such as skiing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. Still other people find the winter months a cozy time to hunker down indoors and read, watch TV, spend time on their hobby, play games with family, etc. Regardless (more…).