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People develop habits. Some habits are good, like exercising, and some habits are bad. Some bad habits include smoking, biting your nails, cracking your knuckles, picking your teeth, and so on. Bad habits can do damage to your health, and other parts of your body. For instance, smoking can cause cancer. Picking your teeth in (more…).

Many people choose diet soda rather than regular soda because they don’t want to gain weight. They figure that without the sugar, their weight is safe. They may also think that without the sugar, their teeth are safe. Boy, are they wrong. Diet soda can be as bad for your teeth as methamphetamine or crack (more…).

Looking for a kid friendly experience? If you live near Reno then you’ve heard of Circus Circus. The third largest hotel in downtown Reno, it is home to 1,572 rooms and a 65,000 square foot, kid-friendly casino. There is never too much excitement to be had in the Reno/Sparks area for kids, teens, seniors, and adults (more…).

Cavities are most common in children and young adults, but they can develop at any age. According to statistics, 92 percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have experienced cavities in their permanent teeth. As you can see cavities are common. One of the major reasons there is so much tooth decay (more…).

Wanting white teeth dates back to the ancient Greeks, but the fluorescent bright smiles of the rich and famous have made the general public covet white teeth even more. Teeth whitening is a multi-billion dollar market these days. Whitening products do work for most people, whether professional or over-the-counter, but do you wonder what is (more…).

When you think of Nevada you may think of big city gambling, but there is no doubt art and culture are alive and well in the Reno/Sparks area. From community theater groups to the big Vegas stages there is all sorts of entertainment and culture. Check out some of the arts and cultural events and (more…).

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…).