April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month so we wanted to discuss some of the importance of keeping up your oral hygiene. Approximately 53,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with Oral Cancer this year. After the initial diagnosis of oral cancer, only about half of patients survive past their diagnosis. Did [...]
Spring Cleaning For Your Teeth
Spring has arrived in Reno-Tahoe! For many of us, it is a time to thoroughly clean your home, get rid of excess clutter, throw out broken toys, and get a breath of fresh air (both literally and figuratively). Your smile should be no different! Even if you are the most dedicated brusher and floss [...]
Sleep Apnea
Do you or someone you know snore or stop breathing while sleeping? Are you not able to sleep in the same room as your spouse due to these issues? Did you know your dentist can help offer solutions for a better night sleep? My Dad , Daniel Woolley passed away on September 5, [...]
Common Questions About Orthodontics Answered
Q: At what age should my child typically see an orthodontist for the first time and what should I expect? A: The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children get their first check-up with an orthodontists no later than 7 years old. At this age your child will have a mixture of baby and permanent [...]
Dental Benefits For Small Business Owners
Our Reno community thrives off of small business owners. Our community is filled with movers, shakers and innovators. So many people bring so many amazing opportunities to our area, and we want to make sure we’re bringing quality dentistry to them. Our membership programs are perfect for bringing dental benefits for small business owners. [...]
Tooth Tunes
February is Children’s Dental Health Awareness month and we want to spread the word through song! This month we will be visiting local elementary schools promoting oral health, but we need your help in spreading the word. We’re calling all Northern Nevada teachers! To promote oral health, we want to hear your Tooth Tunes! Here’s [...]
Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month
February is Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month. The American Dental Association promotes this month-long health observance to promote the benefits of positive oral health in children. This year’s campaign slogan is “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.” We want to help you and your family with having a lasting healthy [...]
Children 3 and Under Free
Now that the big kids are back in school, its time to get the children age 3 and under in. Around this time of year we are receiving a lot of last minute cancellations due to that pesky flu going around. This is the perfect time to get your toddlers in. At Sala Family [...]
New Year, New Smile
Happy New Year from Sala Family Dentistry! We hope you had a wonderful holiday and New Year’s celebration! With 2018 over, and 2019 on the horizon, we encourage you to make your oral and dental health a top priority in the new year. Here are some tips for 2019 to stay on top of [...]
10 Facts About Baby Teeth
We’re a family here at Sala Family Dentistry and we understand your worry to take care of your baby’s oral health. For those first time parents – you may have many questions about your new child’s teeth and oral health. Here are 10 facts about baby teeth. There are 20 baby teeth as opposed to [...]
Tips for keeping your kids cavity free during Halloween
HALLOWEEN CANDY AND TEETH If your child is going trick or treating or attending Halloween parties, be on the look out for sugar bug’s (cavities) favorite treats! Here is a quick guide to make healthy decisions for your child’s teeth this Halloween! Avoid candy that is sticky such as bubble gum, gummies, taffy and caramel. [...]
What is an orthodontist?
So, you’ve made the decision that it’s time to straighten your teeth and get that smile you’ve always dreamed of. Or, you’ve been told by your child’s pediatric dentist that it’s time for them to get braces. Who do you take them to? What is an orthodontist and what is the difference between an orthodontist [...]
An Apple a Day
People have been asserting that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” since the 19th century. While it may not necessarily be true that those who eat apples never have to see a doctor, apples certainly have great health benefits for our bodies! Did you know they can even be good for our teeth? [...]
Favorite Fall Filipino Recipe: Pancit Sotanghon
Ingredients: cabbage – 5 leaves; chopped calamansi carrots – 2 medium-sized; cut into strips chicken bouillon cubes – 2 pieces chicken meat – 1 cup; cooked and shredded chicken stock or water – 1 cup cooking oil – 4 tablespoons garlic – 1 cloves; minced onion – 1 medium-sized; chopped oyster sauce – 2 tablespoons [...]
Try This EGGS-periment at home!
A hard boiled egg’s shell is very similar to the enamel on a tooth. It protects the soft inside, or dentin, from damage. Unfortunately, some of our eating and drinking habits make it difficult for the enamel to protect our teeth from damage. Try this experiment to help demonstrate to your child the damage soda [...]
Smiles for Freedom Recap 2018
This last Friday was my very favorite day at Sala Family Dentistry! On Friday August 17, 2018 we held our Fourth Annual Smiles For FREEdom Event! This is a day where our office staff come together and volunteer for an entire day to provide free dental services to our local veterans and military service members. [...]
Meet K.C. Gilbert, D.M.D., M.S.
Dear Sala Family Dentistry Team Members, I would like to introduce myself to you and your practice. My name is K.C. Gilbert, and I completed my third and final year of my orthodontics residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville. I am incredibly excited and read to join the Sala Family Dentistry team in [...]
Fourth Annual Smiles For FREEdom Event
On Friday August 17, 2018 Sala Family Dentistry is proud to be hosting their Fourth Annual Smiles For FREEdom Event! Smiles For FREEdom is an opportunity to allow dental professionals to come together and provide free dental services for an entire day to veterans, and members or our armed services. This program was started by [...]
Top 25 Reasons to Choose Sala Family Dentistry
We get asked a ton of questions about how to choose the best dental care provider. So, we’ve compiled our Top 25 Reasons to Choose Sala Family Dentistry as your reno dentists: Don’t have dental health insurance? We offer multiple in-house savings plans, to suit your dental needs. Similar to an insurance plan. Community [...]
Why Seeing Your Dentist Could Add Years Back to Your Life
When most people think of sleep apnea treatment, the first thing that comes to mind is wearing a bulky mask and having a loud machine roaring beside your bed all night. This treatment is known as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). But, what if we told you there’s an alternative option provided by your dental [...]
Get Your Kids Excited About the Dentist
Getting your child to the dentist could be the biggest task of the day, week, or even your entire month. But did you know that YOUR attitude regarding the dentist and talk about the dentist can really affect the curiosity and willingness of your little one? We have a few ways to get your kids excited [...]
Cavity Experiment: Making Oral Health Fun
If there’s anything we promote here, it’s that great dental habits start early. Making sure your children have developed proper brushing habits and floss each day is vital for a happy smile for the rest of their lives! However, sometimes it’s hard to get kids to really care or understand the importance of great dental [...]
Spring Dental Cleaning: Tips for the New Season
Even though it may seem like winter is just arriving for us in Northern Nevada, spring is actually just a few days away. For many of us, it is a time to thoroughly clean your home, get rid of excess clutter, throw out broken toys, and get a breath of fresh air (both literally [...]
