Use It Or Lose It! Take Advantage Of Your Dental Benefits
Each year, many patients lose out on hundreds of dollars of insurance benefits, simply because time has slipped away. We know life gets busy and before you know it, another [...]
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign treatment is clear aligner therapy used to straighten teeth into the proper position. This helps improve the aesthetic look of your smile and the function of your teeth to [...]
Remembering Michael L. Sala
Michael L. Sala, DMDMichael L. Sala, DMD (Mike) transitioned to the next phase of his eternal journey on Wednesday, June 2, 2022. Mike was born on November 11, 1946, at [...]
2022 Best Places to Work Contest Winner – Sala Family Dentistry
We’ve WON 1st Place in the 2022 Best Places to Work Contest! Sala Family Dentistry is proud to announce that we have been named the 2022 Best Places to Work [...]
The 7 Most Common Dental Problems
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 [...]
7th Annual Smiles for FREEdom: May 13th
Smiles for FREEdom is a nonprofit organization serving veterans and active service members across the nation since 2015. Dental offices across the country partake in hosting the event, where veterans [...]
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mothers out there! This is a special day to celebrate all that you do. Whether you’re a working mom, stay-at-home mom, soon-to-be-mom, [...]
Things to Do & See in North Lake Tahoe: A Guide
Lake Tahoe is a world-famous tourist destination, and for good reason! It offers stunning natural scenery, an abundance of outdoor activities, and a wide variety of restaurants and nightlife options. [...]
Effective Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI)
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 [...]
Our Favorite Halloween Movies
It's Halloween time! Here is a list of some favorite classic Halloween Movies the Sala Family Dentistry team loves to watch every year! Hocus Pocus Addams Family & Addams [...]
Why CloSYS Oral Healthcare Products?
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 [...]
Best October 2021 Activities in Reno-Sparks, NV
My absolute favorite (and very cliché) thing to do in October is scope out cute, fun pumpkin patches! Andelin Farms in particular is a family favorite -- there's pony/horse rides [...]
Dental Considerations While You’re Pregnant
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 [...]
Fall 2021 Bucket List in Reno, NV
As temperatures cool down and the trees change color, you may be looking for some new ideas to keep you and your family occupied and entertained. Whether it be date [...]
10 Facts About Animal Teeth
Giraffes are the only animals that have 32 teeth like humans. Dogs are the only animal that have a primary set and a permanent set of teeth like humans. Lobsters [...]
Pediatric Dentistry: Tips from the Dentist for Your Child’s Oral Health
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. [...]
Daily Habits to Adopt to Help You Maintain a Healthy Smile
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 [...]
Fun Facts About Dentistry We Bet You Didn’t Know
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, [...]
Kids Say the Darndest Things: Dentist Edition
Funny Things Kids Say at the Dentist “I can’t floss because I don’t have any” (at which point mom points out that there is an economy size pack from CostCo [...]
Back-to-School Lunchbox Snacks for Healthy Teeth
The start of school is just around the corner and Sala Family Dentistry has comprised a list of good-for-your-teeth lunch ideas! Instead of gummy fruit snacks, pack your kid's lunch [...]
Q&A Pediatric Dentistry: Getting Your Child to Brush and Floss
Getting your child to brush and floss can often be a challenge. To help facilitate good oral hygiene habits, try these suggestions: Make brushing/flossing a daily priority that is important [...]
Q&A Pediatric Dentistry: Thumb Sucking
Sucking on a thumb or pacifier is a natural reflex for babies and toddlers. After a certain age, however, a thumb sucking or pacifier habit can become harmful. It may [...]
Q&A Pediatric Dentistry: Benefits of Fluoride
Fluoride is not “necessary,” however, it is very beneficial in helping prevent cavities. The American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and an [...]
Swimming and Your Dental Health
Individuals that swim frequently often notice that their teeth feel more sensitive afterward. This is the result of continuous and prolonged exposure to the chlorine in the water which is [...]
