Tuesdays With The Team

Dental sealants are a plastic coating placed on the chewing surfaces of permanent teeth to protect them from decay. The chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars have pits and grooves (fissures) that make them vulnerable to decay. These fissures can be deep, are difficult to clean, and can even be narrower than a single […]

It has been years (many of them in fact) since I have seen amalgam used in a dental practice. There is a controversy over the potential adverse effects of silver fillings, which are close to 50% mercury and a mixture of silver-tin alloy and copper. Although mercury is toxic, it has been thought that it […]

To understand a root canal, it helps to know about the anatomy of teeth. Inside the tooth, under the white enamel and a hard layer called the dentin, is a soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, and helps to grow the root of your tooth during development. […]

I open the door to the waiting room and the person is sweating and shaking. My first thought is “awesome”! Why you might ask? The answers is simple, I love what I do! Helping a nervous person trust and relax at the dentist is easy when you love what you do. I believe that by […]

There are oral health benefits to chewing gum, especially gum containing xylitol. Chewing gum increases the production of saliva, aiding in stabilizing the pH balance of the oral cavity, thus reducing the incidence of decay. Chewing gum containing xylitol has been proven to decrease the incidence of decay by the xylitol decreasing the growth of […]

I have exciting news I wanted to share with you! The Nevada State Dental Board has just issued a release that dentists in Nevada can now administer Botox and dermal fillers. It is with great pleasure to announce that I will now be offering Botox as a service to our patients! We will be sending […]

I have been in the dental field for almost ten years. I started out as a dental assistant, and worked with Dr. Kelly for four years. After feeling comfortable in the field, seeing how well patients can be treated, and how positive patients left after treatment, I knew I wanted to be involved more. I […]

In the past we have discussed how digital x-rays are different from traditional x-rays, and how safe they are. However, they continue to be an area of concern for patients, so it is worth reviewing. Doctors cannot make complete diagnostic decisions based off visual exams alone. Therefore, x-rays are a vital part of your treatment. […]

My dental career started as a fluke over 14 years ago when my friend helped me obtain a position as a sterilization tech with the orthodontist she worked for. That was how it began. 14+ years later and I am still loving what I do! I am a native Nevadan having lived in Reno, Gardnerville […]

Hello! My name is Heather Andersen. I was born in California, then raised here in Carson City. I graduated Carson High School, class of 2010, and went on to Western Nevada College. I have credits from WNC and Idaho State University in Pocatello Idaho. One thing that has drawn me to this line of work […]