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, [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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