Blog

Some people expect to lose their teeth as they age because their grandparents and parents did. Your teeth are actually made to last a lifetime. With all the research, technology, and education, there are few reasons these days to become edentulous. The major reason for tooth loss is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is caused by (more…).

Do you ever end up confused when trying to choose a toothpaste? With the many different brands and varieties on the market it is easy to become confused. Which toothpaste is right for you? Do you have sensitive teeth? Do you have gingivitis, periodontal disease, bad breath? Are you hoping to get your teeth a (more…).

Periodontal disease has been linked to numerous other health issues and is continually being linked to more. The bacteria that cause periodontal disease are harmful pathogenic bacteria that can play havoc on other parts of your body as well. Periodontal disease has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, male impotence, pancreatic cancer, dementia, and more. (more…).

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…).