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Not Happy With Your Sparks Dentist?

Posted on February 1, 2013January 31, 2013

Hello Sparks NV dental blog visitors. Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake, or clicked here on purpose, welcome!

I am Dr. Shane Sykes. My cosmetic dental practice is called The Reno Dentist. We are located at 855 W Seventh St Ste 200 in Reno NV. You can find information about my practice, services, and professional dental team at https://therenodentist.com/.

In my dental blog, I post informative articles about dentistry including new cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about my dental practice. Many of my patients in the Sparks NV area visit my blog regularly and I hope you will also find useful dental information here.

Do you currently have a Sparks NV dentist? If you are in need of a dentist or are not happy with your current cosmetic or family dentist, I invite you to visit my office, meet my knowledgeable staff, and discuss your dental needs with me.

My approach to my profession emphasizes you, the patient.

My first priority is exceeding my patient’s expectations. Before I can provide dental treatment, however, I must become familiar with each patient. That is why your first consultation will take some time. We can’t get to know each other in five minutes.

How are you doing? What is the current condition of your teeth and gums? What are your fears and expectations about dental treatment? Do you have financial concerns regarding your dental needs? I recognize that each one of my patients has a unique set of circumstances.

At The Reno Dentist, we emphasize preventative dental care. When restorative dentistry is necessary, I recommend the most conservative procedures. If you have pressing dental needs, let’s talk about your options and consider the long term consequences of each treatment. If I believe it is best to refer you to another specialist, I’ll do so without hesitation. I am committed to your well-being and want you to receive the best possible care.

If you are interested in cosmetic dentistry in the Sparks NV area, I can also help you. I pursue continual training in the latest cosmetic treatments and have extensive experience performing individual tooth restorations, TMJ treatment, complete smile makeovers and everything in between. Did you know that I can completely redesign your smile if that is what you desire? Miracles are possible with cosmetic dentistry.

Please call us at 775-323-0700 to book a consultation. I am confident you will feel good about choosing The Reno Dentist for your dental care.

Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy

Posted on January 18, 2013January 30, 2017

If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many women in the Sparks NV area experience an increase in cosmetic dental problems during pregnancy. This article contains important information for expectant mothers and those planning to become pregnant.

Sparks NV dentist Dr. Shane Sykes recommends having a thorough dental cleaning early in your pregnancy. Lying in a dentist’s chair can be uncomfortable during the last trimester. A professional cleaning performed by one of the skilled dental hygienists at The Reno Dentist, along with diligent brushing and flossing, helps prevent gum problems that are often triggered by hormonal changes. The American Dental Association has found a positive correlation between periodontal disease and preterm deliveries and low birth weight.

If you are currently pregnant and have sore, swollen or bleeding gums, schedule an appointment today by calling 775-323-0700. Once the baby is here, it will probably be harder for you to make time for a family dentistry visit.

If you receive dental treatment at The Reno Dentist during your pregnancy, be sure to inform Dr. Shane Sykes that you are expecting. This will affect decisions about X-rays, pain relievers, antibiotics, and conscious sedation.

Hormonal changes cause an increase in plaque production which can lead to decay. If you are eating many small meals during the day, take care to brush after eating. If you avoid sweet snacks, your teeth will be less likely to develop cavities.

Remember, your oral care, nutrition and lifestyle affect your baby. It is essential that you eat a healthy diet with a variety of foods. A poor diet can harm your baby’s tooth and bone development. Be sure to get enough calcium, iron, vitamins A, D and C, protein, and phosphorus. Your Sparks NV area Ob/Gyn can give you specific recommendations for your age, height, weight and medical conditions.

At The Reno Dentist, we take special care of our clients who are expecting. We are located at: 855 W Seventh St Ste 200, Reno, NV 89503.

Diet Changes For Healthier Teeth In Reno

Posted on January 11, 2013January 10, 2013

Hello, I am Dr. Shane Sykes of The Reno Dentist in Reno. Today’s blog topic is ‘How Your Diet Affects Your Smile.’

I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Reno cosmetic dental practice for cleanings, but did you know that making small changes to your diet can improve your oral health?

Most Reno residents are aware that sugar found in candy, cookies, and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. A handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same effect on your teeth as a fudge brownie.

All carbohydrates break down into simple sugars, which are converted into plaque, which can then cause cavities and gum disease. Carbs are naturally sticky and adhere to your teeth. Eating carbs with meals is healthier than eating them as snacks because more saliva is generated at mealtime. Saliva helps prevent food particles from sticking to teeth.

At The Reno Dentist, I continue to see tooth damage caused by sodas and sports drinks. If you choose to drink them, sip them through a straw. By limiting the contact of these drinks on your teeth, you will help preserve your enamel.

Another way Reno folks can improve their oral health is to get 800mg of calcium a day for men and 1,000mg for women under 50. Calcium helps strengthen your jaw and secure your teeth firmly in the jaw bone.

Diet alone will not prevent cavities and gum disease for Reno folks, however, a few changes in eating habits can help maintain healthy teeth and gums.

My staff and I at The Reno Dentist are accepting new cosmetic and general dentistry patients in the 89503 zip code area. I encourage you to call 775-323-0700 today to schedule an exam and cleaning.

The Reno Dentist offers a full menu of general and specialty dental services including cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. For more information, call today to schedule an appointment or visit https://therenodentist.com/contact-us/.

Dr. Shane Sykes
The Reno Dentist
855 W Seventh St Ste 200
Reno, Nevada 89503
775-323-0700
https://therenodentist.com/about/our-office/

Preventing Facial Injuries

Posted on November 23, 2012November 19, 2012

Facial injuries occur all too often in the Sparks NV area. Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and motorists sustain injuries in collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face.

Serious facial injuries can affect the victim’s ability to eat, breathe, and speak. Because of the essential physical processes at risk, a person who has suffered a facial injury should receive medical care as soon as possible. Injuries to the mouth are treated by general dentistry professionals and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

At The Reno Dentist, we strongly advocate the use of protective equipment for every type of sport, whether it is a team sport or individual activity. Call us at 775-323-0700 for mouthguard recommendations regarding your (or your child’s) specific sport.

Likewise, the Sparks NV workplace injury rate can be reduced with increased use of appropriate protective equipment and adherence to safety procedures. With respect to Sparks NV motor vehicle injuries, the following instructions bear repetition: Wear your seatbelt and don’t send or read text messages while driving!

If you have suffered a recent injury to your face, mouth or jaw, schedule a cosmetic dental consultation with Dr. Shane Sykes of The Reno Dentist. If you are having dental problems (functional or aesthetic) due to an untreated past injury, I can also develop an effective restorative dentistry treatment plan.

My office is located at 855 W Seventh St Ste 200 in Reno.

Dr. Shane Sykes, DMD

Reno Pediatric Dentistry

Posted on November 16, 2012November 16, 2012

Your Reno child’s dental health is essential to overall health and vitality. At The Reno Dentist, our family dentist Dr. Shane Sykes loves working with you and your child to ensure a healthy smile for life. Why? The health of your Reno child’s teeth and gums can affect their speech development, eating habits and self-esteem.

Reno family dentistry care is critical, and that is why we recommend bringing your Reno child in for a first exam before age one, or when their first tooth erupts. During the initial visit, we can discuss dental treatments such as sealants, fluoride treatments, brushing and flossing techniques and orthodontics.

Reno children’s dentists also counsel parents about thumb-sucking, pacifier use and other habits that affect your child’s dental health. We can also help you keep your child’s teeth protected during sporting activities. Call us immediately at 775-323-0700 if your child has a dental emergency or tooth injury.

Our caring staff will make your child feel comfortable during their Reno general dentistry visit.

In additional to offering experienced Reno family dentistry, we are also a full-service cosmetic dental practice. We offer advice and care on porcelain veneers, tooth implants, teeth whitening, tooth bonding, and headache treatment.

We hope to be your Reno family dentistry consultant.

The Reno Dentist
775-323-0700

Common Myths about Sparks NV Family Cosmetic Dentistry

Posted on October 19, 2012October 18, 2012

Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile

Many so-called Sparks NV cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. Dental procedures such as tooth replacement are smile-enhancing and, more importantly, prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking.

Myth #2: A Sparks NV Dental Bridge is the Only Way to Replace a Missing Tooth

Dental bridges are a Sparks NV dental cosmetic procedure that have been used for many years with success. However, dental implants are often a better choice for replacing one or more missing teeth. Dental implants have many advantages for Sparks NV dental patients. They feel like natural teeth, they are stronger, and they are easier to clean than dental bridges. Sparks NV tooth implants can also be used to anchor dentures or partial dentures.

Myth #3: At-Home Kits are as Effective for Tooth Whitening Than a Professional Dental Solution

At The Reno Dentist, we offer our Sparks NV dental patients teeth whitening treatments that provide a much greater level of whiteness than at-home kits. At-home kits may remove surface stains, but they do not provide optimum results and can often lead to uneven coloring.

Myth #4: Dental Bonding is the Best Way to Fix a Chipped Tooth.

Dental bonding can restore the shape of a tooth, but may not be the best long-term solution. If you have a damaged tooth, you may be a good candidate for porcelain veneers. Call us at (775) 525-5692 to set up an appointment so we can determine the best solution for you.

Myth #5: Sparks NV Braces are the Only Way to Straighten Teeth

Braces are often part of a transforming dental makeover for our Sparks NV teens and adults alike. However, if your teeth are only slightly crooked, lumineers can reshape your teeth and dramatically improve your smile. And the best thing about porcelain veneers? They offer instant results!

Dr. Shane Sykes DMD
The Reno Dentist
855 W Seventh St Ste 200
Reno Nevada 89503
https://therenodentist.com/
775-323-0700

Soft, Medium, or Buzz Lightyear?

Posted on October 5, 2012January 30, 2017

At The Reno Dentist, Dr. Shane Sykes is often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush in Reno can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices.

If you have visited the dental section of your local Reno grocery store or Walmart lately, you know what I am talking about. There are brushes with bristles of varying lengths, brushes that massage your gums, and brushes that change color when they are used up. (If I had to rate them purely on their fun factor, I would choose the Spiderman brush.)

Some toothbrush manufacturers claim their brushes freshen your breath or remove stains from your teeth. How do you choose?

One key factor is the firmness of the bristles. Hard bristles may be more effective for cleaning burnt steak off a grill or hard water deposits off a shower floor. However, this does not hold true for your teeth. Medium and firm brushes can damage your gums. Soft and extra-soft bristles are plenty stiff enough to clean plague, food particles, and surface stains from your teeth. Soft bristles also offer more flexibility for hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.

After having cosmetic dental work or oral surgery in Reno, especially anything involving soft tissue grafts, make sure you use an extra-soft brush and be careful!

When buying a toothbrush for a child in Reno, make sure the brush feels comfortable in their hand. If the size and angle feels awkward, the child will be less likely to use it long enough to clean all areas of the mouth. Children do not necessarily need a child-sized tooth brush. Some Reno kids can manage an adult size brush better than a short, narrow child size brush. If you are unsure, ask your Reno dentist at The Reno Dentist.

What about the electric types and water-shooters? Some Reno folks like the feeling of vibrating bristles or a mini-squirt gun blasting away at the plaque. Reno people with arthritis or other movement-inhibiting conditions can benefit from powered brushes which take some strain off hands and arm muscles.

Is your toothbrush doing the job? Schedule an exam with your family dentist at The Reno Dentist.

At The Reno Dentist, our knowledgeable dental hygienists instruct our Reno pediatric clients and Reno adult patients on proper brushing and flossing. If you haven’t experienced a dental deep cleaning at The Reno Dentist, you don’t know how clean your teeth and gums can feel.

Schedule a thorough dental cleaning today by calling The Reno Dentist at 775-323-0700. An outstanding feature of The Reno Dentist is gentle, professional staff. We offer dental implants and a full spectrum of restorative dental procedures.

Bright and Healthy Smiles

Posted on August 8, 2012August 22, 2012

It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody in Sparks NV likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too.

I’m Dr. Shane Sykes, DMD, and I am a dentist serving the Sparks NV community with dental services including dental implants. We call our practice ‘The Reno Dentist’, and we are located in the Sparks area. I provide dental services such as teeth whitening and restorative dentistry to area patients.

If you are looking for a family dentist in the Sparks area, please contact us. I am currently accepting new family and cosmetic dental patients and would love to share with you some new and inexpensive ways to improve your bright and healthy smile.

I know the value of a bright and healthy smile, and can help you improve your smile with our Sparks NV dentistry services including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and general dentistry; just three of the many dental services we provide at The Reno Dentist.

Give me a call today, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

—Dr. Shane Sykes, DMD 775-323-0700

Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Sparks NV Tobacco Chewers

Posted on June 29, 2012July 2, 2012

Hello Sparks NV family dentistry friends. Today’s topic is ‘The Dangers Of Smokeless Tobacco’.

Cigarette sales at most Sparks NV stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products.

There is a common misconception in the Sparks area (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type: spit tobacco, snuff, chew, or pinch, this form of tobacco is as deadly as conventional cigarettes.

At The Reno Dentist, we encounter serious consequences of smokeless tobacco use because many occur in the mouth. Oral cancer, mouth lesions, gum disease and tooth decay are the most common dental problems caused by smokeless tobacco.

Keeping a pinch between your cheek and gum all day is worse than keeping an all-day sucker. The tobacco contains almost as much sugar as the candy but delivers harmful chemicals as an added bonus. The dangers are two-fold: the tobacco erodes the teeth and also causes the gums to pull away from teeth.

Precancerous Mouth Lesion Screening: Mouth Lesions are painful sores that could eventually become cancer. If smokeless tobacco use is stopped, the lesions often disappear within a year for Sparks NV cosmetic dental patients.

Oral Cancer in Sparks NV: Smokeless tobacco use in Sparks increases the risk for several types of life-threatening cancers including those of the mouth, gums, lips, tongue, and throat.

Oral cancers can be as deadly as lung cancer and usually require surgery. If the Sparks NV general dentistry patient is fortunate and the cancer is successfully removed with surgery, the collateral damage to the face, neck, or jaw is not pretty.

These are the main dental risks of smokeless tobacco. I should also mention two other biggies: addiction and heart disease, though those are topics for another day.

At The Reno Dentist, we perform oral cancer screenings and mouth lesions examinations. To schedule an appointment, call 775-323-0700.

If want to quit using smokeless tobacco products, we recommend that you consult Dr. Sykes at The Reno Dentist, your primary care doctor, or your area pharmacist.

The Reno Dentist
855 W Seventh St Ste 200
Reno, Nevada 89503
https://therenodentist.com/

Clear Braces – Nearly Invisible Teeth Straightening for Reno Adults

Posted on March 30, 2012January 30, 2017

If you want to straighten your teeth or correct a bite problem, you have more orthodontic options in Reno than ever before. The current menu of orthodontic treatments requires a whole new glossary. Here are some of the common orthodontia terms heard around the Reno area.

Lingual Braces and Invisible Braces
These are sometimes described as ‘braces behind the teeth’. These braces are just as effective at realigning adult teeth as the traditional ‘metal and wires’ kind but are almost completely hidden. Many Reno adults and teens who straighten their teeth choose this type of orthodontia.

Invisible Invisalign braces work great for many Reno braces patients. To find out if lingual braces are the best type for your teeth, lifestyle and budget, schedule an orthodontic consultation at The Reno Dentist by calling 775-323-0700. We can help you determine which type of adults braces system is right for you and your smile.

Traditional and Clear Retainers
Once a Reno clear braces or traditional braces patient has completed treatment, retainers must be worn regularly to keep the beautiful straight teeth in their corrected position. There are several types of retainers available for Reno cosmetic dental patients. The time-tested Hawley retainer consists of a metal wire that surrounds the teeth and keeps them from shifting. The metal wire is attached to a molded acrylic form that fits snugly in the upper mouth (palate) or lower mouth.

Clear retainers are newer on the Reno orthodontic scene. They cover the teeth like a see-through glove and do not need metal bows or clasps. Some retainer wearers believe clear retainers are more comfortable than Hawley retainers.

You don’t need to suffer with a mouth full of metal to get the beautiful teeth you are seeking. Let us help you develop a custom treatment plan for your smile.

The Reno Dentist

https://therenodentist.com/

775-323-0700

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