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A Facial Or Filling In Reno?

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a facial or filling in Reno?At The Reno Dentist, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable cosmetic dental practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a plush spa relaxing with cucumbers over your eyes.

Just because we can’t recreate an identical Reno spa experience, that doesn’t stop us from trying.

We have a full-service dental comfort menu for our Carson City cosmetic dentistry patients.

  • Oral Conscious Sedation: Choose your level of sedation for confident relaxation
  • Topical analgesic
  • A variety of media choices
  • Soft bite blocks to rest your jaw during treatment
  • Personalized attention from our knowledgeable The Reno Dentist team
  • Ergonomic reclining chairs for maximum back and neck comfort
  • Rigorous infection control protocols for peace of mind

Are you in need of tooth restorations, teeth whitening, orthodontic solutions, or just a thorough dental cleaning in Reno?

Enjoy a luxurious dental spa experience at The Reno Dentist without paying extra. Schedule gentle dentistry today by calling 775-323-0700.

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

We can make you look and feel great

The Dream Of No Drill In Sparks

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Categories: General Dentistry

The Dream Of No Drill In Sparks

If you ask dental patients in the Sparks, Reno, and Spanish Springs area what they hate the most about dental visits, chances are that they’ll mention the drill. Just the sound of it is enough to make people cringe.

Many residents of Reno, Nevada, may wonder if there will ever be an alternative to the dreaded dental drill. Guess what? Now there is!

Drill-less dentistry is also known as air abrasion or microabrasion. Air abrasion can be used for common dental procedures such as removing tooth decay or preparing tooth surfaces for sealants or bonding. These instruments work like a little sandblaster that aim a fine stream of particles at the area that would normally be drilled. After the stream of particles strikes and removes the decay, the materials are suctioned out of the mouth.

Hi. I’m Dr. Shane Sykes of Reno. I want my patients to be aware of the latest dental technology available, especially as it pertains to cosmetic dentistry.

If you are in need of quality dental care in the Sparks area, or if you are interested in a smile makeover, give The Reno Dentist a call at 775-323-0700. We can answer any questions you have about teeth whitening, veneers, gum contouring, or dental implants.

Make your appointment today so your teeth can look and feel their best!

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

The following website was used as source material for this blog:
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/dental-health-faq, accessed on May. 2, 2012

Don’t Be Afraid, Reno! Show Us Your Smile!

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Some people don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos – none of these can coax a smile or laugh. If this person sounds familiar, then maybe you would like some information about complete smile makeovers.

Don’t be embarrassed! Plenty of Spanish Springs, Virginia City, and Carson City residents are hesitant to show their smiles. The good news is that there is help.

Here at The Reno Dentist we provide cosmetic dentistry procedures for our Sparks area patients who have issues such as a previous mouth injury, tooth discoloration, poor spacing, chipped teeth, tetracycline stains, crooked teeth, or missing teeth.

Now is the time to get the confident smile that you’ve always wanted!

Many patients start with teeth whitening. This gets them on their way to a brighter smile. It’s a simple procedure, but the results are truly dramatic.

Other procedures that improve the look of your teeth and/or your oral health include dental crowns, dental implants, veneers, enamel shaping, gum contouring, bonding, and more! We can also refer you to an experienced Spanish Springs, Virginia City, or Sparks orthodontist if necessary.

I’m Dr. Shane Sykes and I am passionate about helping my patients enjoy healthy mouths and beautiful smiles. If you would like to know more about smile makeovers in the Sparks area, give us a call at 775-323-0700.

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

We can make you look and feel great!

Beware Of An Acidic Diet In Sparks

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Sparks tooth strengthening Most Sparks residents don’t often think of a tooth as a body part that fluctuates in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with chemical processes that occur continually.

The protective enamel that covers the softer interior is made of minerals. Enamel demineralizes (loses some of its density) when coming in contact with acids. Saliva can dilute and neutralize acid so the tooth can remineralize (re-harden). This process isn’t instantaneous, however. While the enamel is soft, the tooth is vulnerable to losing a microscopic outer layer of enamel. If the erosion continues, the much softer dentin is exposed. Eventually, the tooth may need to be extracted.

At The Reno Dentist, we are noticing an increase in cases of serious acid erosion. It is apparent that the typical Sparks diet is becoming more acidic.

The list of acidic foods may surprise you. They include eggs, gravy, asparagus, chicken, cottage cheese, honey, fish, ham, butter, sour cream, aged cheese, and yogurt with active cultures. Generally, food with a high sugar or artificial sweetener content are highly acidic.

Now let’s talk about drinks. You probably already know that soda pop and wine are not good for your teeth. Sparks teens that sip soda all day can have acid erosion while their young teeth should be at their strongest. In addition to soda, energy drinks are very popular in Nevada, and Sparks cosmetic dentists are noticing the effects on their dental patients’ tooth enamel.

If you drink soda or energy drinks often, you may want to drink water or chew sugarless gum after downing a can. Stimulating saliva production can speed up the remineralization process.

If your teeth have become more sensitive in general, or in response to hot or cold foods or beverages, you may have acid erosion. To schedule an examination with Shane Sykes at The Reno Dentist, call 775-323-0700 today.

We are a full-service dental office with hundreds of satisfied patients in Reno, Spanish Springs, and Virginia City We are located at 855 W Seventh St Ste 200 in Reno. We are working to raise awareness of the oral health dangers of acid erosion. We hope you have benefited from this Reno dental blog article and look forward to your visit.

3-Tooth Solution For A 1-Tooth Problem?

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Do you have a missing tooth?
Are you considering the different types of restorative dental procedures available?
Does a dental bridge seem to make the most sense financially?

If you have a missing tooth and want to restore that gap in your mouth, it is vital to examine the differences between a dental bridge and a tooth implant.

Dental bridges have replaced teeth for generations of Reno dental patients. However, they have some drawbacks:

  • They are a 3-tooth solution to a 1-tooth problem – the adjacent teeth must be prepped and crowned to hold the replacement (floating) tooth.
  • It is hard to properly clean the small areas under the bridge.
  • A dental bridge does not protect against bone recession at the extraction site.

Why does a tooth implant have advantages over a dental bridge?

  • It is a 1-tooth solution to a 1-tooth problem.
  • It is usually stronger.
  • It will diminish the risk of bone recession (as compared to a bridge) because it replaces the tooth root.
  • It is usually not as difficult to clean as a dental bridge – lower risk of decay.
  • They frequently last longer.
  • Dental implants can support a denture or partial denture.

If you need to replace a tooth, talk to your Reno dentist about dental financing options. If you decide on a dental implant, it will probably be less expensive in the long run.

If you want to learn more about dental implants, I invite you to call The Reno Dentist at 775-323-0700. I am Dr. Shane Sykes, and I am passionate about restoring smiles for my Sparks area patients with remarkable permanent restorations. Call today to schedule a dental implant consultation at my Reno office.