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When a patient checks out after an appointment, there is often some confusion regarding dental insurance. Many of our patients have a good handle on what their medical benefits are, but most mistakes arise when they think their dental benefits work in a similar way. Unfortunately, that’s not the case! Here are some key differences. [...]

  Non-Insurance Dental Membership Packages Dental insurance can be extremely confusing and expensive, and often times the premiums we see people pay do not match the coverage. Here at Sala Family Dentistry, we aim to provide our patients with exceptional and affordable care from the chair to their time at checkout. That’s why we created [...]

  What to Expect at Your First Orthodontic Appointment Just like folks visiting from outside of Reno expect to see towering casinos nestled in the foot of the Sierras, we like to set expectations for all our oral care services, including our Orthodontic services. If you’re wondering what you’ll do at your first orthodontic appointment, [...]

As we all know, the holidays are filled with a ton of sweet goodies both on the table and given as little gifts! Though we definitely enjoy getting a sweet treat (or three) during the holidays, it can wreak havoc on yours and your family’s teeth. In addition to candy canes, peanut brittle, and chocolate [...]

It’s no secret that all of us here at Sala Family Dentistry absolutely love coming to work. We have truly amazing patients and coworkers, and we live in the beautiful city in Reno! Dental assistants are often the unsung heroes of a practice, but we wouldn’t be anything without their hard work, dedication, and beautiful [...]

There’s nothing like a nice glass of wine to sip on over dinner with friends and family – especially around the holiday season. But what about wine and your teeth? There are a few factors to consider when pouring yourself a glass as well as some tips to protect your teeth while you enjoy it! [...]

Dental hygiene is important at any age, but it’s arguably most important for children. Not only is this when their teeth and gums are growing and developing, but it’s also when lifelong habits are formed. This makes choosing the right toothbrush for your child a very important decision. We’ve extended the deadline to 11/30 to [...]

Halloween is full of amazing costumes, parties, and most of all…candy! Don’t get us wrong, even though we’re dentists, we do love a good sweet little treat (or three). But there are plenty of risks when going out trick-or-treating and collecting all of the sweet, sugary treats, especially when it comes to protecting your teeth! [...]

Here at Sala Family Dentistry, we truly value our amazing patients and the relationships we’ve built over the years. We wouldn’t be here without them, and so we’re constantly striving to give back to the community that has given us so much. Since 2008 we’ve donated over $1,182,000 back to the community, and we don’t [...]

Your child’s first dental visit can cause a lot of anxiety for a little one! A strange person probing around in your mouth isn’t the most comforting thing. But there are great ways to prepare your child for their first dental visit. We’ve compiled some tips that you can use! Stay positive – The first [...]