When you come in for your preventive dental hygiene visit, you are typically greeted by your dental hygienist, who is an integral part of your dental health team. During a dental visit, your dental hygienist will take the time not only to assess and treat your dental care needs, but will also get to know [...]
(It was, literally, a bonding day for both of us.) “Why did you get braces? Your teeth weren’t crooked.” I hear this question at least once a week- from friends, family, neighbors… and there’s one quick and easy answer I give. “My teeth were straight, but my bite was wrong. It was actually causing fractures [...]
We have many patients that wonder the difference between a prophylaxis (routine cleaning) and periodontal therapy, so we wanted to highlight a few key differences. Routine Cleaning/Prophylaxis: Patients who do not have bone loss, periodontal disease or an infection around the teeth are scheduled for a routine cleaning with one of our dental hygienists. There [...]
Braces are the mainstay of orthodontic treatment and have been around for many years. Clear aligners (one brand is Invisalign) have come on the scene much more recently. Both can be a highly effective means of moving teeth, but there are pros and cons. It’s important to note that clear aligners are not appropriate for [...]
Do you ever find yourself standing in the oral care aisle at the store, eyes glazed over with all of the options of a kids toothbrush? We get it, it can be overwhelming when all you want is to grab the best one for your child and move on. Here are a few helpful tips [...]
Independence Day is one of our favorite summer holidays! Friends, family, fireworks and food! Here are a few summertime recipes that are perfect for the 4th of July! Watermelon Summertime Snack: When the heat of the summertime has you feeling groggy and hot, the perfect summertime snack will lift you up. The first step to [...]
Who loves their white smile? Did you know that about 50% of people say that a person’s smile is the first thing they notice about someone? Every one deserves to feel confident with their first impressions and with their smile. If you’re having trouble keeping your teeth white, there are some items you can eliminate [...]
It is official, summer weather has officially arrived in the Truckee Meadows. This is such a great time of year to explore with family and friends outdoors. There are endless possibilities in the summer for fun: backyard BBQ’s, staying cool at Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake or along the Truckee River, traveling – the list is endless. [...]
We understand that sometimes “going to the dentist” can coincide with fear or a negative connotation. We want to eliminate that. Everyone is entitled to their fears, but going to the dentist shouldn’t be one! Times have changed. The dentist has, too. At Sala Family Dentistry, we know that fear of the dentist is a [...]
Ladies, did you know pregnancy can affect your oral health? As we all know, pregnancy causes hormonal changes. Many women make it through their entire pregnancy without any oral complications, but for some there are a few discomforts. Gingavitus Hormonal changes can trigger gingivitis, which is swelling and inflammation of the gums, and can cause [...]
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