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The Highlights of Gum Disease

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woman with worried look Gum disease, or periodontal disease, affects over 70% of adults over the age of 65 in the United States, and is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. However, its widespread destruction isn’t due to difficulty in treating the condition. On the contrary, gum disease is highly preventable with proper oral care and maintenance. It can also be effectively controlled even if allowed to develop. Gum disease develops in the midst of poor oral hygiene, and is typically allowed to progress because patients often neglect to seek treatment in time. Continue reading “The Highlights of Gum Disease” →

Know Your Gum Disease

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girl with question mark How much do you know about gum disease? You may recognize that it’s one of the most common forms of dental disease today, but did you know that gum disease in its advanced stages is a serious threat to your oral and overall health? There are many facets to the development and consequences of gum disease, and understanding the affliction is vital to successfully preventing the destruction it can cause. Continue reading “Know Your Gum Disease” →

Reno Dentists Quiz You on Gum Disease

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bw quiz How familiar are you with gum disease? Do you, for instance, know how gum disease can result in tooth loss? Do you know how to prevent gum disease? To test your knowledge about this potentially devastating disease, try the following quiz provided by your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, and check your answers below. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Quiz You on Gum Disease” →

Reno NV Dentists Examine the Connection Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease

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heart health 1 Did you know that the health of your gums can affect far more than just your mouth? Gum disease has been connected to diabetes, certain cancers, and even heart disease. But how can a disease in the mouth affect the heart? Read the information below provided by your Reno NV dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, to find out. Continue reading “Reno NV Dentists Examine the Connection Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease” →

Try This Quiz on Your Dental Cleaning from Your Reno Dentists

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quiz reno Attending a dental cleaning is a very important part of ensuring that your mouth remains healthy. But just how important of a part is it? Take the quiz below from your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, to find out. Continue reading “Try This Quiz on Your Dental Cleaning from Your Reno Dentists” →

Reno Dentists Discuss the Importance of Your Dental Cleaning

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dental instruments Have you attended a dental cleaning in the past six months? If not, you are past due for one. Dental cleanings are a very important part of caring for your teeth. To learn just how important they are, read the explanation below from your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Discuss the Importance of Your Dental Cleaning” →

Reno Dentists Help You Recognize and Prevent Gum Disease

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floss toothbrush If left untreated, gum disease can cause serious problems for your mouth and can even result in multiple lost teeth. With such devastating consequences, it is important that patients are informed about the symptoms, causes, and best preventive measures that relate to gum disease. Your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, have, therefore, put together the following information. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Help You Recognize and Prevent Gum Disease” →

Reno Dentists Challenge You to a Dental Quiz

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quiz letters 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 know about caring for your mouth can make the difference between a healthy mouth and an unhealthy mouth. For this reason, your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans, are giving you a chance to test your knowledge with a dental quiz. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Challenge You to a Dental Quiz” →

Reno Dentists Discuss Two Types of Dental Cleanings

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close up 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 compare two types of dental cleanings are your Reno dentists, Dr. William Wager and Dr. Brian Evans. They discuss dental cleanings for healthy mouths alongside dental cleanings for patients with gum disease. Continue reading “Reno Dentists Discuss Two Types of Dental Cleanings” →