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Looking for something fun to do with the family for Easter? There are several Easter activities going on in the Reno/Sparks area including festivals, Easter egg hunts, pancake breakfasts, and more. Below are a few things you can choose to do in the area to enjoy your Easter in Reno.

It is not surprising that young children don’t mind losing their baby teeth. Not only does it mean that they aren’t babies anymore, but they get money! The going rate today is $3.70 per tooth. Not bad huh? Our first installment of Funky Tooth Fairy Traditions included South Africa, Asia, Spain, and the USA.  In (more…).

When you’re a kid you actually look forward to losing your first tooth. It’s a celebratory occasion because when you lose your baby teeth you get permanent teeth, which means that you are growing up. There is another cool reason to lose your baby teeth. The Tooth Fairy brings you money. Did you know that (more…).

When you are suffering from tooth loss, dentures are the most common remedy. Although there are other treatments to replace missing teeth such as dental implants, implants require complex surgery that dentures do not. According to statistics, 3 percent of Americans ages 18 to 34 wear dentures, 29 percent of Americans ages 45 to 55 (more…).

There are several types of dental materials available today for each modality. For instance there are all-metal crowns, all-ceramic crowns, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns. Certain materials may be good for one treatment but not another. Dental materials are often chosen according to the location of the treatment, material strength, esthetics, and durability.  When deciding upon (more…).

Have you ever heard of dental tourism? It’s meant to help you save on dental expenses. Does it work? If you decided to seek dental treatment abroad where would you choose to go? According to Patients Beyond Boarders, a medical tourism group, over 500,000 Americans traveled abroad for dental treatment in 2013. This trend has (more…).

When you live in a large metropolitan area sometimes it is nice to get away. If you crave open spaces, greenery, and beautiful scenery, if you’re looking for something to do and see for everyone in the family from tot to teen, you need to look no further than Rancho San Rafael. You can spend (more…).

Are you thinking of a smile makeover but don’t have the time or money for complex procedures? There are a variety of dental treatments available today that run the gamut from involved and expensive to quick, easy, and less expensive. If you’re thinking of updating your smile but wish there were simple and easy ways (more…).

There is such a thing as a tooth-friendly diet. Certain foods can help strengthen your teeth, keep your gums healthy, and prevent tooth decay while other foods can do just the opposite. Foods that are good for your oral and dental health include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and unsaturated fats. Below are (more…).

Twenty-five percent of American adults 60 and older have lost all of their teeth due to tooth decay or periodontal disease. Wearing dentures is an option, but it is not the only option. Some complaints denture wearers have include pain, distress, avoiding social interaction, and difficulty relaxing when wearing dentures. Denture wearers have a difficult (more…).