Dental Tips

How to Choose the Right Dentist: 10 Factors to Consider for Your Dental Care

2024-03-01T12:37:30-08:00

Is it just me, or do you try to do your homework ahead of time when making a decision about where you want to go for dinner? Or perhaps you’re trying to find a new hairdresser or barber because unfortunately yours has moved away or retired. More importantly, are you doing your research when [...]

How to Choose the Right Dentist: 10 Factors to Consider for Your Dental Care2024-03-01T12:37:30-08:00

Top Reasons Not to Skip Your Next Dental Appointment

2024-02-29T14:50:29-08:00

How often would you say you cancel or reschedule a hair appointment? Or a visit to see your massage or physical therapist? What about the dentist? It’s just a cleaning, right? It can wait — besides, “I’m not in any dental pain.” Before undervaluing the importance of your dental appointment and assuming all is well, [...]

Top Reasons Not to Skip Your Next Dental Appointment2024-02-29T14:50:29-08:00

Oral Cancer Awareness

2024-02-29T14:49:23-08:00

At Sala Family Dentistry we perform oral cancer screenings at every visit with your hygienist to detect oral cancers before they have a chance to spread. We screen for oral cancers by conducting a thorough visual exam of the oral cavity and pharynx followed by palpating the lymph nodes on the head and neck. [...]

Oral Cancer Awareness2024-02-29T14:49:23-08:00

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

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