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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…).

You’re gazing into the mirror after a good night’s rest when something strange catches your eye. Leaning closer, you open your mouth to examine one of your teeth. Your heart stops as you notice that a piece of your tooth has gone missing during the night. Now, trying to keep yourself from flying into a (more…).

Knowing the proper way to care for your teeth is one of the most important parts of your oral health. When you consider the fact that you attend regular dental visit every six months, it becomes clear that you are the primary person responsible for the health of your teeth and gums. Thus what you (more…).

The type of dental cleaning that is right for your depends upon the health of your mouth. Patients who have healthy mouths require different dental attention than those with a dental health problem like gum disease. Thus, the type of dental cleaning given to each patient will vary based on that patient’s needs. Here to (more…).

Do you have puffy or swollen gums? Many people overlook the signs or risks of gum disease. The most commonly talked about form of gum disease is gingivitis, meaning “inflammation of the gums.” It seems that people often associate this definition with that of a rash. However, while a rash may heal on its own, (more…).