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Thanksgiving is a great time of year for families to gather together and appreciate the history of their lineage. With the use of family trees and new DNA analysis, any one of us can find out how far back our family goes. You might actually be related to one of the pilgrims that feasted on (more…).

Sure, you might think dentists have a lot to say about a holiday where the main form of celebration is gorging on candy. Everything in moderation, as the saying goes, but it is a good idea to be extra proactive and diligent with your oral health at a time of year when sweets and treats (more…).

Sinuses are hollow cavities that are located very close to the roots of your upper molars.  So there should be little surprise that dentist’s often see patient’s presenting with a toothache who actually end up having a sinus infection. Your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans explain why sinusitis can cause a (more…).

Many people are living into their100s these days. In spite of impressive technological and medical advances, certain parts of our body will gradually decline as we age. Linking our oral health to our overall well-being is called oral-systemic health. Multiple research studies have highlighted a connection between tooth retention and cognitive function. Researchers from Bayor (more…).

New light has been shed onto ancient dentistry, thanks to the discovery of a 6,500-year-old human jawbone with a beeswax filling. The open access journal PLOS ONE reported a discovery that was made by researchers Federico Bernardini and Claudio Tuniz of Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Italy. Reno dentists, Dr. Wager and (more…).

If you practice moderation in your diet, and follow that up with good oral hygiene, occasional dessert indulgences aren’t likely to cause a big problem with tooth decay. Sometimes it’s hidden sugar, and hidden acid, that can be a real issue for your pearly whites. Even health conscious patients can hear the words “you have (more…).

A research study has found that stem cells can be used for quicker and less invasive bone regeneration  in the medical field. Conducted at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and the Michigan Center for Oral Health Research, partnered with Ann Arbor-based Aastrom Biosciences Inc., the clinical trial involved 24 patients who needed jawbone (more…).

The clear, watery liquid in our mouths, known as saliva, isn’t a substance we generally want to think about. However, saliva plays more of a role in your dental health then you may realize. Did you know that saliva is constantly battling against the germs that cause bad breath? Your Reno dentists, Dr. Wager and (more…).

We all need to eat, and so we all have to chew. Chewing comes naturally, but its importance is often overlooked. If we don’t chew our food, we are at risk for choking, but there are other compelling reasons to be mindful of your mastication habits. Your Reno dentists explain some of the reasons you (more…).

Trouble sleeping? “Don’t eat before bed” is common advice. When your body is hampered by the digestion process, some people find it hard to relax. However, for some, a small snack can actually help them unwind. Your Reno sleep dentists have some suggestions on foods to eat, and foods to avoid, before you lay your (more…).