COVID-19 Update and Access To Emergency Dental Care We are still open for emergency dental treatment. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, or have any questions, please call our office as soon as possible. Your safety and health are our top priorities. You can rest assured that our office is safe and sterile, as [...]
7 Facts About Tooth Decay What do you really know about tooth decay? Is it inevitable? Is sugar really bad? We’ve compiled 7 facts you should know to better protect your oral health. 1. Watch what you eat. Dental decay is triggered by the things we eat. Foods and drinks also feed the bacteria that lives on our [...]
What is Scaling and Root Planing? Plaque that is left undisturbed (not brushed or rinsed) on the teeth too long builds up and becomes hard calculus. Essentially, the better the individual brushes and flosses, the less plaque will build up. However, for many people, calculus develops and must be treated. Calculus is so hard and [...]
Getting reviews from customers has always been a beneficial exercise for businesses. Today, its importance is even greater. Recent surveys suggest that 84% of Google users trust reviews. Researchers at the Journal of Medical Internet Research analyzed 4,999 reviews from popular ratings sites (including HealthGrades.com, Yelp.com, and RateMDs.com), and found that national average rating [...]
It’s no secret that we appreciate a darn good glass of wine. We are Italians, after all! We love sharing wine with friends and family over an awesome celebration or even just a small family gathering. But how does this factor into the wellbeing of your teeth? We know the truth about wine, and so [...]
It’s pretty common knowledge that root canals are not a fun procedure to have done, but when it is performed right by experienced professionals, you might be surprised to find that it’s actually basically painless and long-lasting. Regardless, you might be a little nervous and are unsure of what to expect when you come in [...]
We are extremely lucky to reside in the Reno-Tahoe area, especially during the winter! We live in a place where several world-class ski resorts are just a short drive away and perfect pow days are almost perfect reasons to call in for the occasional personal day. We encourage our patients to live life to enjoy [...]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and this time of year always makes us take a look at what really matters to us and all that we are grateful for. At this time of year, many of us greater appreciate what makes life amazing: being surrounded by friends and family, celebrating over amazing food, or [...]
This time of year is easily one of the busiest and stressful few months of the year. We’re working, studying, taking care of our families, planning for the holidays - it’s crazy! All of the running and the stressing can take a toll on our immune systems, which makes us more susceptible to fall victim [...]
It’s that time of the year again: leaves are changing from deep summer greens to yellows and reds. The breeze coming through your window has a more crisp feel. People change from shorts and t-shirts to sweaters and scarves. That’s right - it’s finally fall. Fall Teeth Cleaning, Anyone? Fall brings with it a lot [...]
