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A dental crown sits atop a tooth, much like a crown perched atop the head of a king or queen. However, dental crowns are neither symbols of power nor decorative wear. Instead, dental crowns are dental devices designed to strengthen a tooth that has become damaged and cannot withstand the demands of day-to-day functionality. But (more…).

Can you not stand to spend another second looking at yellow teeth in the mirror? If so, the time has come to whiten your teeth. However, if you are thinking about a long and drawn out process that will show minimal results, think again. With one visit teeth whitening from your Reno dentists, Dr. William (more…).

Talking a stubborn child into brushing his or her teeth can be a serious test of patience. Unfortunately, if the child’s stubbornness wins out, so does bacteria. Regular homecare protects teeth by removing bad bacteria from them so that decay does not occur. Therefore, it is very important that your reluctant brusher develop a consistent (more…).

Oftentimes, toothaches are nothing more than fleeting sensitivities, but other times, they can be indicative of a serious problem with your oral health. So how do you know when to seek dental care for a toothache? Below, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, help you determine whether or not your toothache (more…).

Do you like the color of your teeth? If you don’t, you may be prone to hiding your smile rather than showing it off. Thankfully, cosmetic dentistry offers teeth whitening treatments that noticeably brighten teeth several shades. Take this quiz from your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, and see what you (more…).

The color of a smile is one of its defining attributes. If teeth are dull or stained, even the straightest smiles lose some of their charm. But with so many factors working to dull the color of your teeth, it’s nearly impossible to keep them white, which is why so many people are turning to (more…).

Keeping teeth free of bacteria is a full-time job, and sometimes even the most consistent of brushers and flossers fall victim to tooth decay. If carried far enough, tooth decay can compromise the structural integrity of a tooth. In cases like these a dental crown can repair the tooth, giving it some added stability. Dental (more…).

Lost teeth can affect many parts of your life including eating and speaking. They can also lower confidence and make you self-conscious. Unfortunately, the mental picture that many people have of dentures is not much better. Often associated with bulky, fake-looking prosthetics that slide around the mouth, dentures may be avoided by people who see (more…).

As we all know, people get two sets of teeth: their adult teeth and their baby teeth. This fact allows parents to view their children’s tooth loss with wistfulness rather than panic. But what about cavities? Do they require fillings, or can you leave them alone in baby teeth when there’s an adult replacement waiting (more…).

Keeping patients informed about their oral health takes many forms. Sometimes it is good to give them a chance to test their knowledge so that they develop strong convictions about certain dental situations. So grab a pencil and no peeking, it’s time for a quiz created for you by your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager (more…).