Dental Tips

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, or loosening teeth. There are many contributing factors that can cause these symptoms such as hormonal changes, illness, medications, bad habits, poor oral hygiene, being [...]

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 have found that treating gum disease doesn't have to be painful! For our patients with gingivitis (the early stage of periodontal disease) and periodontal disease [...]

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 can affect your dental health? Allergens cause many of us to end up with congested sinuses that cause pressure and pain on our upper jaw [...]

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 had a cavity that would have to be filled. “Now, young man,” asked the dentist, “what kind of filling would you like for that tooth?”  [...]

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, so many people like to add a few slices of lemon to their water.  Lemon can be great for your health in a few ways:  [...]

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 things.  An unhealthy mouth may increase your risk of serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke, poorly controlled diabetes or preterm labor. Here are [...]

Ever since I was a little kid I was not a good flosser. My dad had good teeth and whenever they said his teeth looked good at his checkup and asked if he flossed he would say no and they would say “well just keep doing what you’re doing.” So when I heard this, of [...]

Valentine's Day is this week and we want to make sure your mouth is as kissable as possible for your Valentine. Whether you're kissing your partner or your cute kiddos, you don't want to scare anyone off because of bad oral health! Did you know that kissing stimulates saliva? Saliva helps fight cavities. But, if [...]