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Despite the preventative dental treatments available today caries is widespread among children in the U.S. The word caries is Latin for “rottenness or decay.” Childhood caries, or tooth decay, is a chronic and infectious disease in young children and is mostly seen in minority and poor populations. New research has shown that what we thought (more…).

Kick off the month of December with the holiday spirit. Enjoy many holiday activities in and around the Reno area. There are free Christmas concerts, shows, and events including the Sparks Hometowne Christmas Celebration, the Holiday Gingerbread Festival at the Wilbur D. May Center, and the Lights of Tanea. Whether you are interested in Christmas (more…).

For denture wearers, wearing dentures to bed is the same as people with natural teeth not brushing before bedtime. It just seems the easy thing to do. However, just as not brushing before bed can be damaging to your oral and dental health, wearing your dentures to bed can be damaging to your physical health. (more…).

Feeling guilty for looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner? Well, don’t. Just make sure you eat your cranberries. Research indicates that cranberry juice may be beneficial to your teeth. Read on as your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans explain how cranberries may be Teflon for your teeth.

Are the kids frustrated and pent up now that winter is taking hold? Let them burn off their excess energy with exercise and jumping.  And did you know that exercise is good for your oral health? It can reduce inflammation which can lower the risk of gum disease. So if you’re looking for something to (more…).

Everyone has skipped brushing their teeth before bed at one time or another, and if there is someone who hasn’t kudos to them! But if you’re going to skip brushing your teeth, skipping before bedtime is not a good idea. Today, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans share some facts you should know (more…).

There are many benefits to art. It can stimulate your imagination, make you more observant, enhance problem-solving skills, and simply create enjoyment. If you and your family have an appreciation for art, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans suggests perusing the Nevada Museum of Art.

Have you ever been called a turkey? If so, it was meant as an insult. It is a common misconception that turkeys are a dumb bird. In fact, they are quite smart and they are good for you. How much do you know about turkeys? Take your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans quiz below (more…).

When the headline read: exercise can improve your oral health you stopped for a minute and wondered how that can be. You know exercise is good for you, but what can it possibly have to do with the health of your mouth? In today’s blog your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans explain how exercise (more…).

Have you ever noticed that babies and children very seldom have bad breath? It is uncommon, but it does happen. That’s a good reason to begin practicing proper oral hygiene on your baby soon after their birth. In today’s blog, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans discuss why babies get bad breath.