Pediatrics

February Is Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month!

2024-03-01T12:37:21-08:00

At Sala Family Dentistry in Reno, NV, we understand the importance of laying the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles for your children. February, being Children's Dental Health Awareness Month, serves as the perfect reminder for us to focus on the oral health of our little ones. It's a time to reflect on [...]

February Is Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month!2024-03-01T12:37:21-08:00

Under 3 is Free: Promoting Early Dental Care at Sala Family Dentistry in Reno, NV

2024-03-01T12:37:29-08:00

When it comes to our children's health, we want to give them the best possible start in life. While regular check-ups with a pediatrician are a given, many parents often overlook the importance of early dental care. At Sala Family Dentistry in Reno, NV, we understand the significance of starting dental visits early. That's [...]

Under 3 is Free: Promoting Early Dental Care at Sala Family Dentistry in Reno, NV2024-03-01T12:37:29-08:00

National Children’s Dental Health Month

2024-02-29T14:15:31-08:00

Kids, kids, kids! Did you know that February is National Children's Dental Health Month? For all of you parents out there (new and/or seasoned), I'm sure a few of the following questions have crossed your mind at some point in time, and I'd love to offer guidance in answering them for you! Should I [...]

National Children’s Dental Health Month2024-02-29T14:15:31-08:00

The Ultimate Guide to Dental Health for Kids

2024-02-29T14:15:17-08:00

Electric vs. Manual Toothbrushes Brushing your child’s teeth is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep them cavity-free. However, which type of toothbrush to use, whether an electric or manual version, is a question frequently asked by parents. Manual and electric toothbrushes are both effective at preventing cavities and gingivitis. The American [...]

The Ultimate Guide to Dental Health for Kids2024-02-29T14:15:17-08:00

10 Facts About Animal Teeth

2024-02-29T15:22:06-08:00

Giraffes are the only animals that have 32 teeth like humans. Dogs are the only animal that have a primary set and a permanent set of teeth like humans. Lobsters and crabs have teeth in their stomachs to aid in chewing their food. Snails can have around 25,000 teeth over their lifetime. Located on their [...]

10 Facts About Animal Teeth2024-02-29T15:22:06-08:00

Pediatric Dentistry: Tips from the Dentist for Your Child’s Oral Health

2024-02-29T15:21:59-08:00

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 [...]

Pediatric Dentistry: Tips from the Dentist for Your Child’s Oral Health2024-02-29T15:21:59-08:00

Fun Facts About Dentistry We Bet You Didn’t Know

2024-03-01T12:39:07-08:00

1) What happens to our baby teeth won’t affect our permanent teeth -- FALSE Baby teeth pave the way for adult teeth! Primary teeth are placeholders for the adult teeth, meaning they reserve space in the mouth for the tooth that comes in behind them. If a baby tooth is compromised by decay or trauma, [...]

Fun Facts About Dentistry We Bet You Didn’t Know2024-03-01T12:39:07-08:00

Kids Say the Darndest Things: Dentist Edition

2024-02-29T15:21:39-08:00

Funny Things Kids Say at the Dentist “I can’t floss because I don’t have any” (at which point mom points out that there is an economy size pack from CostCo under the sink) When asked “Do you floss?” they say, “I did today before my appointment!” “I love to eat candy!” “My mommy/daddy never flosses” [...]

Kids Say the Darndest Things: Dentist Edition2024-02-29T15:21:39-08:00

Back-to-School Lunchbox Snacks for Healthy Teeth

2024-02-29T15:21:32-08:00

The start of school is just around the corner and Sala Family Dentistry has comprised a list of good-for-your-teeth lunch ideas! Instead of gummy fruit snacks, pack your kid's lunch with fresh raw fruits like blueberries, grapes, strawberries, etc. While they might seem like a healthier option than candy, AVOID dried/dehydrated fruits which have a [...]

Back-to-School Lunchbox Snacks for Healthy Teeth2024-02-29T15:21:32-08:00

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