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It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most esteemed physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your smile in the mirror and believe it is unattractive, it doesn’t really matter what anybody else thinks. But what if you are not sure?

There are many issues that are generally considered to detract from unforgettable smiles. Missing teeth is a biggie. People who are missing teeth in the back of the mouth may mistakenly believe that the gap doesn’t show. They are usually wrong. When smiling, talking, laughing, or eating, a missing tooth definitely shows – even if the missing tooth is the very last molar.

Yellow or gray teeth diminish the appeal of a smile – even one that is perfectly healthy and aligned – and crooked teeth are ordinarily considered unattractive.

There are a few unique smile characteristics that some people proudly show off and others wish to change. For instance, a gap between the two front teeth can become your trademark. True Blood star Anna Paquin, actor Woody Harrelson, and singer Seal have retained their spaces. Perhaps the most famous gap-toothed smile belongs to seventy year-old model Lauren Hutton who has proudly flashed it throughout her fifty-year career. Other celebrities such as Zac Efron, Tom Cruise, and Keith Urban weren’t happy with gaps so they transformed their smiles with revolutionary cosmetic dentistry.

If you want an objective aesthetic evaluation of your smile, how can you do this? You can’t see your smile from every angle when you look in the mirror. If you want an expert opinion on the attractiveness of your smile, talk to a cosmetic dentist. There are a surprising number of design principals that are used in smile makeovers. These include size, shape, alignment, proportion, color, and translucency. Moreover, cosmetic dentists also consider the characteristics of the gums, lips, and facial features.

When you have a cosmetic dental consultation, you will be able to see how the vital elements work together to create a natural-looking, memorable smile. Bottom line? If you want to change your smile, you can! Schedule a consultation today by calling 775-323-0700.

Everyday problems cause some Reno people to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. For example, daily commuting in Sparks can take a physical toll. All the traffic, noise, and perpetual road construction causes some people to grind their teeth as they navigate the sea of cars on packed interstates.

Some Reno residents who hate waiting in long lines channel their frustration to their jaw as they try, by the sheer force of will, to cause the line to move faster.

Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can cause a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. In Reno, TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ’: the acronym for Temporomandibular Joint.

Your jaw is able to open and close thanks to many jaw muscles and the intricate temporomandibular joints. These joints allow for fluid mobility as you chew, speak, and yawn.

Damage to these essential joints can lead to acute pain in the jaw, head, face and neck. Pain may be experienced on one or both sides of the jaw.

TMD is an often misdiagnosed condition in Reno because facial pain can result from a variety of troubles, not just damage to the temporomandibular joints. Sinus infections, tooth decay, and facial inuries can cause jaw pain. A correct diagnosis is the first step in treating TMD.

At The Reno Dentist we have been diagnosing and treating TMD since 2011, working with other specialists when required. If you are experiencing clicking, popping, or discomfort in your jaw, call The Reno Dentist today for a diagnosis and treatment plan.

I am Shane Sykes and I am devoted to providing high quality dentistry to the residents of Reno, Sparks, and Virginia City.

The Reno Dentist not only treats TMD, but we redesign smiles with revolutionary cosmetic dental smile makeovers. In addition, we offer cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and dentures.

Your smile is contagious! Make sure it is healthy and beautiful. Call The Reno Dentist today at 775-323-0700 to schedule a consultation or examination.

The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to Reno people who are missing teeth are industry-leading dental implants.

A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and extremely well tolerated by the human body. There are very few instances of rejection. In fact, many Sparks implant dentists are not familiar with any such cases.

Tooth implants offer a long-term solution to tooth loss. Are you a good candidate for tooth implant surgery?

Because the metal rod is anchored into the jaw bone, it is essential that you have enough healthy bone at the implant site. Dr. Shane Sykes can determine if you do. Age is rarely a factor. Dental implants have proved to be successful for Virginia City people of all ages.

There are a few medical issues that may affect your eligibility for implants. These include diabetes, osteoporosis, radiation therapy for cancer, parathyroid disorders, bone disorders and leukemia. The presence of one or more of these conditions does not necessarily mean an implant cannot work for you; discuss any health issues with Shane Sykes during your implant consultation.

The Reno Dentist is located at 855 W Seventh St Ste 200 in Reno. Call 775-323-0700 to schedule an implant consultation.

WE GAVE AWAY A MACBOOK PRO! WHO IS THE LUCKY WINNER, YOU ASK?
RYAN E.!

How did he win? We give away quarterly gifts in our practice to say thank you to our amazing patients! Just send your friends and family or leave us a testimonial and gain entries into the drawings to win!

The Reno Dentist is a proud to announce that we will now be participating in Dentistry From The Heart! Dentistry From The Heart is an international charity that is dedicated to spreading free smiles to those that are in need of dental work that they may not be able to afford otherwise.

On March 14, 2014 The Reno Dentist had our first ever Dentistry From The Heart day! We had promised to see 75 patients this day, however, we were able to see 102!

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