Leaf Peeping
Fall is around the corner and nature is about to show us how beautiful it can be to let things go. With all the craziness in the world, there is [...]
Flossing Tip: “Hug and Tug”
Here is a quick tip about flossing! Now most of us know that we should floss 1-2 times per day! How many of us actually do that? Let’s be [...]
Sala Family Dentistry Membership Program
No insurance, no problem! In these uncertain times, you shouldn’t have to worry about your oral health whether your dental care is covered. With our Annual Membership plan, you can [...]
Electronic Paperwork
Need to update your address or other personal information? Has your insurance changed since your last visit? No need to wait until you come into the office to make these [...]
Dental Insurance Benefits: Use It or Lose It
The end of the year is a time for a lot of important things - major holidays, school starting back up, and weather changes. A very important end of the [...]
Sleep Apnea Signs & Symptoms
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Sleep apnea can lead to many serious health problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, [...]
Acid Bath and Tooth Enamel Erosion
Did you know that every time you consume a food or beverage that is not water you switch your mouth from a neutral environment to an acidic environment? Food and [...]
Change Your Outlook
You are in control of how you think and what you say to yourself. By protecting what you allow into your mind--social media, news, politics, COVID--and shutting off the [...]
CloSYS Mouthwash: Sala Dentistry Recommended
CloSYS Mouthwash is a gentle mouthwash that eliminates the causes of bad breath. It also controls plaque build-up that contributes to gingivitis and periodontal disease. This mouthwash keeps your mouth [...]
Oral Health and Disease Prevention
If you have any of the following symptoms, we recommend scheduling a check-up with your dentist and dental hygienist. Bleeding, tender, or swollen gums, plaque or tartar build-up, bad breath, [...]
Why I Decided to Become a Dentist
Dr. Christina Knapp UNLV School of Dental Medicine Simulation Course 2011 From an early age, I found an interest in dentistry. Every time I would visit my pediatric [...]
Why is flossing important?
Why is flossing important? Did you know that our teeth have FIVE surfaces? There’s the tongue side, face/cheek side, the top (chewing surface), and two sides (in between teeth). When [...]
Pregnancy Gingivitis
What is it? 50 to 70 percent of pregnant women experience gingivitis while pregnant. Pregnancy gingivitis is a mild inflammation of the gums due to plaque biofilm buildup which include [...]
Under 3 is Free!
At your child’s initial visit we will make sure to provide them an exam, a teeth cleaning, and fluoride treatment. Exams: We’ll make sure to examine your child’s mouth to [...]
Tips on How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Visit
Stay positive – The first step in preparing for your child’s visit to the dentist is promoting a positive attitude towards oral hygiene at home. Explain to your child how [...]
Braces in the Summer
The sun 🌞 is shining, grills are heating up, and the days are long. Summer is in full swing! This also means that it is the perfect time to start creating [...]
Deep Cleaning – What Does It Mean?
Does the term "deep cleaning" make you think of pain? Have you been putting off treating your gum disease? There is good news for you! Patients at Sala Family Dentistry [...]
What Can We Learn from 2020?
What if 2020 is hindsight? Is it opening our eyes to 20/20 vision? This year has been painful in many ways, but what if it is opening our eyes and [...]
Summertime Allergies & Your Oral Health
It is so great to have spring coming to Northern Nevada! But with it comes the dreaded allergies that many of us suffer from. Did you know that your allergies [...]
Funny Dental Jokes
We can all use a good laugh these days. Here are some dental jokes for you: Q: A little boy was taken to the dentist. It was discovered that he [...]
Can lemon water damage your teeth?
Summer is here, the weather is warmer, and we know everyone is going to be hydrating more. Of course, drinking plain water all the time can get a little dull, [...]
We’re Hiring! See Why You’ll Want to Join the Sala Family!
We are looking to grow our team. See what current and former employees have to say about working at Sala Family Dentistry. I am changing careers, but if I go [...]
5 Reasons to Not Put Off Your Next Dental Visit
Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health? Good oral and dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease among other [...]
When Should Your Child Start Using Toothpaste?
We have many parents come to us with a common question, when should we begin using toothpaste for our children and how much should we use? The short answer is [...]
