Dental Tips

Spring Cleaning! – Not Just Your Closet

2024-02-29T14:16:09-08:00

Believe it or not, springtime is just around the corner (don’t allow the constant snowfall here in Reno to fool you)! Which means you’re probably beginning to create a mental checklist of all the nooks and crannies in your home and out in the garage that need to be deep cleaned before summer gets here. [...]

Spring Cleaning! – Not Just Your Closet2024-02-29T14:16:09-08:00

Benefits of Laser Therapy in Dental Hygiene

2024-02-29T14:12:14-08:00

Our hygiene team at Sala Family Dentistry is so excited to share that we are now certified and able to offer laser therapy at your hygiene visits! There are so many applications of laser therapy in dentistry, but the few that we’ll be reviewing today that are of particular interest in hygiene are 1) laser [...]

Benefits of Laser Therapy in Dental Hygiene2024-02-29T14:12:14-08:00

Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT)

2024-02-29T14:11:51-08:00

You're probably familiar with the idea that lasers have revolutionized many industries, but were you aware that they've even expanded into dental care? LAPT is the latest advancement in Periodontal Infection Removal. The Bluewave Diode Laser uses specific wavelengths that targets and destroys diseased tissue and bacteria from periodontal pockets. Benefits of using the laser: [...]

Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT)2024-02-29T14:11:51-08:00

The 7 Most Common Dental Problems

2024-02-29T15:04:19-08:00

At Sala Family Dentistry, educating you on oral health is our main priority.  Our mouths are a breeding ground for bacteria, both good and bad.  Some of the most common dental problems can be prevented. It takes brushing twice a day, flossing daily, eating a healthy diet, and regular dental check-ups.  It also helps to be [...]

The 7 Most Common Dental Problems2024-02-29T15:04:19-08:00

Effective Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI)

2024-02-29T15:12:32-08:00

Oral Healthcare Starts at Home While the importance of regular dental checkups cannot be stressed enough, the most essential tool to maintaining your oral health is what you do on the days between visits to the dentist. Fortunately, most Americans agree that proper oral hygiene is crucial to maintain both oral and overall [...]

Effective Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI)2024-02-29T15:12:32-08:00

Why CloSYS Oral Healthcare Products?

2024-02-29T15:12:57-08:00

CloSYS mouthwash is a wonderful dentifrice to incorporate into ANYONE'S existing daily oral home-care regimen. The CloSYS brand product line extends beyond mouthwash to also include toothpaste and oral sprays -- but a few of the unique qualities that the mouthwash has, in particular, are as follows: 1) It is an alcohol-free rinse (non-irritating to [...]

Why CloSYS Oral Healthcare Products?2024-02-29T15:12:57-08:00

Dental Considerations While You’re Pregnant

2024-02-29T15:22:22-08:00

During pregnancy women experience hormonal changes that can produce some unwanted oral side effects such as gingivitis and demineralization of the teeth. Gingivitis can leave your gums feeling more sensitive than usual and you may experience bleeding and inflammation. While the hormonal changes don’t directly cause demineralization of the teeth, morning sickness or for some, [...]

Dental Considerations While You’re Pregnant2024-02-29T15:22:22-08:00

Pediatric Dentistry: Tips from the Dentist for Your Child’s Oral Health

2024-02-29T15:21:59-08:00

As a parent, you already know that you need to brush & floss your child’s teeth and that it is best to limit how much candy & soda they consume. However, there are some things when it comes to your child’s oral health that you may not already know. One of them may be that [...]

Pediatric Dentistry: Tips from the Dentist for Your Child’s Oral Health2024-02-29T15:21:59-08:00

Daily Habits to Adopt to Help You Maintain a Healthy Smile

2024-02-29T15:21:53-08:00

Did you know that flossing on a daily basis reduces gingival bleeding and inflammation? And that brushing two times a day for two minutes each time helps disrupt plaque biofilm and reduces your risk for developing cavities? If you’re tired of hearing the same spiel preached over and over again by your dental hygienist, perhaps [...]

Daily Habits to Adopt to Help You Maintain a Healthy Smile2024-02-29T15:21:53-08:00

Fun Facts About Dentistry We Bet You Didn’t Know

2024-03-01T12:39:07-08:00

1) What happens to our baby teeth won’t affect our permanent teeth -- FALSE Baby teeth pave the way for adult teeth! Primary teeth are placeholders for the adult teeth, meaning they reserve space in the mouth for the tooth that comes in behind them. If a baby tooth is compromised by decay or trauma, [...]

Fun Facts About Dentistry We Bet You Didn’t Know2024-03-01T12:39:07-08:00