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If you truly are what you eat, don’t you think it’s best to take a smart, healthy approach to your diet? We often think of obesity and heart disease as the main consequences of eating junk food and living a sedentary lifestyle, forgetting that these unhealthy behaviors can also cause problems for your teeth and (more…).

Nose strips and whitening strips–there’s quite a big difference there. Even so, it turns out that your skin may actually have more in common with your teeth than you might have known.  Dr. Wager and Dr. Evans discuss the similarities and what you can do to avoid stained, sensitive teeth. Anatomy 101: Skin and Teeth (more…).

Have you ever experienced a toothache? An aching tooth can range from mild irritant to serious discomfort. What causes a toothache to occur in the first place? By understanding the common causes of toothaches, and what you can do to potentially avoid them, you can enjoy a healthier, happier smile.

Do you have difficulty obtaining a full night’s rest? Do you often feel exhausted throughout the day, even though you feel like you did sleep the night before? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. On fact, there’s a chance you’re one of the over ten million Americans with obstructive sleep apnea. Understanding the cause and symptoms (more…).

This Sunday, we celebrate our dads with Father’s Day. In addition to picking up a card or a gift, why not spend the day doing something fun with your dad? The biggest little city in America will be hosting a number of fun activities this weekend. Enjoy a little time out with your father in (more…).

Poor oral hygiene has been linked in the past to heart disease and kidney disease. Now a recent study suggests that there may be a link between poor oral hygiene and a person’s chances of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Wager and Dr. Evans of Wager Evans Dental of Reno, Nevada want you to (more…).

Sometimes losing one tooth doesn’t seem like that big of a deal. But losing a tooth causes a domino effect. In fact, losing a tooth affects more than just your mouth. The most direct effects of losing a tooth regard day to day living. You may have speech problems, a lisp, or sound like a (more…).

Gum disease or periodontal disease can be a serious health issue for people who are unaware of the problem and unknowingly allow it to continue unchecked. Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans have years of experience helping their patients fight gum disease.

The teeth whitening industry generates a little over $300 million per year in revenue and with hundreds of different products – everything from brush-on whitening pens and in-office laser whitening treatments to toothpastes, mouthwashes, and strips – interested consumers have many options to choose from. Teeth whitening is the most sought-after cosmetic dental treatment for (more…).

The name for chronic bad breath is halitosis. The name is derived from the Latin word halitus (breath) and the Greek suffix –osis (which can mean ‘a condition of’ or ‘diseased’). Therefore, halitosis taken literally means diseased breath. Research indicates that 80 million people suffer from halitosis. Take the quiz below and see how much (more…).