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(It was, literally, a bonding day for both of us.) “Why did you get braces? Your teeth weren’t crooked.” I hear this question at least once a week- from friends, family, neighbors… and there’s one quick and easy answer I give. “My teeth were straight, but my bite was wrong. It was actually causing fractures […]

It is official, summer weather has officially arrived in the Truckee Meadows. This is such a great time of year to explore with family and friends outdoors. There are endless possibilities in the summer for fun: backyard BBQ’s, staying cool at Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake or along the Truckee River, traveling – the list is endless. […]

We understand that sometimes “going to the dentist” can coincide with fear or a negative connotation. We want to eliminate that. Everyone is entitled to their fears, but going to the dentist shouldn’t be one! Times have changed. The dentist has, too. At Sala Family Dentistry, we know that fear of the dentist is a […]

Ladies, did you know pregnancy can affect your oral health? As we all know, pregnancy causes hormonal changes. Many women make it through their entire pregnancy without any oral complications, but for some there are a few discomforts. Gingavitus Hormonal changes can trigger gingivitis, which is swelling and inflammation of the gums, and can cause […]

We’re extremely excited to announce that we will now be accepting Guardian Network at Sala Family Dentistry. We understand that dental visits aren’t easy on the bank account and not all people have insurance. Adding another insurance provider to the list of insurances we accept will now open the doors for hundreds to receive quality dental […]

Let’s admit it we have all done it- going to bed without brushing your teeth first. We tell ourselves we will just make it up by brushing in the morning, but how bad is it really to skip brushing before bed? With every meal we eat during the day, there is an addition of bacteria […]

How do you store your toothbrush when it is not being used?  Did you know that not storing your toothbrush correctly can cause bacteria to grow on it? Airborne Particles Toothbrushes should be kept at least six feet away from the toilet because when the toilet is flushed, particles can travel airborne up to six […]

We at Sala Family Dentistry are proud to let you know that we were recognized this April as the Second Best Place to work in Northern Nevada!  This prestigious recognition was given by the Northern Nevada Human Resource Association (NNHRA). They send surveys to our excellent team to find out how they feel about working at […]

Whether it was applied to your teeth after a dental cleaning or distributed in grade school, you more than likely took fluoride as a child. We were told that it is good for us, and it is. But do you really know what it is and what it does? Further, did you know fluoride can […]