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Do you have a dentist or dental hygienist in the family that you would like to surprise with a dental-related gift? There are plenty of them out there and some are even practical. They can be used to organize the office, store cookies, for cleanliness in the restroom, or simply to relieve the aches and (more…).

Most likely you’ve been to the dentist twice a year for most of your life, but do you always know what your dental team is talking about? How about when you read dental blogs or articles to keep up on your oral health? Do you understand all of the technical terms? Probably not, unless you (more…).

Christmas is a perfect time to encourage your little ones, middle-sized ones, and even big ones to practice proper oral hygiene habits. There are several dental-related gifts that would be helpful to them. But today we aren’t talking about gifts. We are talking about stocking stuffers. There are several smaller-sized dental products that can help (more…).

There are many things to do during the holiday season, shop for gifts, wrap gifts, decorate, enjoy the festive lights, visit friends and family, attend Christmas concerts, plays, parties, other functions, and more. But a fun thing to do that might have slipped your mind (pardon the pun) is ice skating, and the Reno area (more…).

There is no shortage of beauty during the holidays including sparkling lights, glittering decorations, and perfectly wrapped gifts. There is also no shortage of sweet treats. Sweets are one thing dentists and general practitioners suggest their patients avoid. General practitioners want their patients to avoid sweets because the processed sugar contributes to weight gain and (more…).

Even when you brush, floss, and gargle at night before going to sleep you wake up with some semblance of morning breath. It’s pretty much a given. Morning breath is a result of natural processes that take place while you sleep. Read on to find out if morning breath is a must and some of (more…).

Have you ever heard of a baby being born with teeth? It doesn’t happen very often, in fact, only 1 out of every 2,000 to 3,000 births.  When a baby is born with teeth they are referred to as natal teeth or fetal teeth. In most cases, if a baby is born with teeth it (more…).

Any number of things can go wrong with your teeth. Some of the usual things that go wrong are cavities, or tooth discoloration. Sometimes you may chip or crack a tooth. You may never have heard of craze lines but they look like tiny cracks in your teeth and can make you think your tooth (more…).

Do you find yourself looking up at the night sky in fascination? Do you wonder what’s out there? If stars, planets, solar systems, and the like fascinate you then the Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center at the University of Nevada in Reno will have you in awe. Offering public star shows, large-format films in their (more…).

Do your gums bleed? If so, you may be suffering from periodontal disease. Periodontal disease has been linked to several other chronic diseases including high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, dementia, and impotence among men. If you have periodontal disease it is important that you get it treated. Gingivitis–the mildest stage of periodontal disease–is (more…).