Dental Tips

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 drinks such as wine, citrus fruits, vinegar, and soft drinks create an acid bath for your teeth in which the tooth enamel is eroded. Bacteria [...]

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 naturally healthy by maintaining its pH balance.  CloSYS also has the power to kill 99% of bad bacteria within 10 seconds. CloSYS Mouthwash contains Cloralstan® [...]

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 [...]