Dental Implant Blog
Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Reno
Q. How should I take care of my teeth when I am pregnant? A. Taking care of your teeth is not only important for your overall oral health, but also for the health of you and your baby while pregnant. When you’re pregnant, you have raised levels of …
Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center is excited to be a major sponsor of this year’s Truckee River Day. Hosted by the Truckee River Watershed Council in its 20th year, we’ll be helping along with other community members and volunteers to restore the Truckee River and its adjoining …
We had an incredible 2015 Dentistry From The Heart. Across the board there were far fewer patients than in previous years. We commented that we hope that means our community members have better access to oral health care year-round, but couldn’t tell you the actual reason why. Either …
Children love to gorge on sticky candies and sugary treats during Halloween. Click here to read ideas about how you can help kids offset this overconsumption of unhealthy snacks by including some healthy festive options that will make any lunch, snack, or Halloween party spookier.
Did you know that the earliest form of dentistry dates back to early Egypt around 3000 BC? With its roots dating further back than many of the sciences, dentistry has acquired some interesting historical facts during its development. Click here to read some interesting facts about the history …
We all know that smoking increases the risk of lung cancer but did you know it also has significant effects on your teeth? According to recent research published in the Journal of Dental Research, smokers have a higher risk of tooth loss as compared to non-smokers. To read …
Oral health is a major concern for astronauts. But their oral care is not limited to preparing for their space endeavors. A zero gravity environment makes even the simple task of brushing ones teeth more difficult! Click here to read more about what makes astronauts’ dental requirements so …
Though we may lose our dental enthusiasm as we get older, the fact remains that teeth are truly incredible. Click here to read some interesting dental facts that will help make teeth “cool” again.
If you are scheduled for dental implant surgery, be sure to read through these main points in order to prepare for your recovery. Read our list of dental implant recovery tips here.
Building on a dream to live, work and raise our family in Tahoe, Sonja and I moved to Truckee 5 years ago and opened the doors of Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center. I could not have asked for a warmer reception from our community. With your support, …
Q: Why should I have my wisdom teeth removed if they don’t hurt? A. Your oral surgeon may have suggested that you get your wisdom teeth extracted even if you are not experiencing pain because retaining your wisdom teeth can be problematic, creating several painful oral health …
We all love to use the trails in our beautiful mountain community so let’s take a morning to help preserve them. Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center is proud to sponsor the upcoming Emigrant Trail Maintenance Day through the Truckee Trails foundation. To read more about this event …