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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…).

If you have an unattractive smile, you may feel self-conscious in social settings, preventing you from living life to the fullest. Even the simplest adjustments to your smile can dramatically improve your appearance. At Wager Evans Dental, we offer cosmetic services to improve the look of your teeth and encourage you to smile with confidence. (more…).

Though your kids may be on a year-round school schedule, fall is on the way, and with it comes thoughts of back-to-school for most of the nation. Along with an athletic physical for your young athlete, you should remember to book a semi-annual dental checkup. Not only will Dr. Wager or Dr. Evans evaluate your (more…).

In our previous blogs, we discussed how preventive dentistry can help save your life with frequent oral cancer screenings, meaning these twice yearly checkups can save your life. This week, our Reno dentists, Dr. Wager and Dr. Evans, will explain how dental cleanings every six months can help protect your quality of life by preventing (more…).

Fitness is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In fact, a recent study found that weight loss helps defend against gum disease. That’s good news for our patients who love sports and athletic training. While running, cycling, and other forms of exercise can improve your oral health, the foods you may consume while (more…).

Taking care of your oral health is about more than cavities and gingivitis. At every dental checkup with our Reno dentists, you can expect that we take preventive dentistry seriously. Not only will our dentists, Dr. Wager and Dr. Evans scour your mouth for signs of tooth decay and gum disease, but also symptoms of (more…).

You may already believe you know what a dental checkup entails. If you follow recommendations by the American Dental Association, you have probably had many checkups in your life, at least twice a year. Many people expect that dental checkups and cleanings are all about cavities. While these dental issues play a major role in (more…).

What makes up a dental implant? Dental implants are essentially made of three parts. The dental crown is the exposed portion of the dental implant that looks like your natural teeth. This part of the restoration is shaped to exact specifications to replace a molar, incisor, cuspid, or bicuspid and its original function. The second (more…).