Smile Design Day is Nearly Here! Discover Modern Dentistry
The Sierra Smiles team is gearing up for an inspiring evening spent helping our patients discover the possibilities of cosmetic dentistry. Smile Design Day is nearly here and we could not be more excited! This complimentary daytime event is dedicated to educating our...
Are You Ready for Smile Design Day at Sierra Smiles?
Have you always believed that great teeth are simply out of reach? They’re closer than you may think! We’re delighted to announce Sierra Smiles’ first annual Smile Design Day. Unlike your twice-yearly cleaning and check-up, Smile Design Day is focused solely on...
The Impact of Aging on Our Teeth and Airways
Are you concerned about the impact aging will have on your teeth and airway? You’re smart to be concerned. About 68% of adults over 65 have some form of gum disease, and the CDC reports that 1 in 5 older adults are missing all of their teeth. Not only that, poor oral...
The Link Between Brain Health, Alzheimer’s, and Sleep Apnea
Good news! Treating obstructive sleep apnea as soon as possible could protect you from Alzheimer’s and dementia later on in life. Recent research published by the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) in the Journal of Sleep Research indicates that obstructive sleep...
More than a Dental Cleaning: Make the Most of Your Next Hygiene Wellness Visit | Your Sierra Smiles Dentist
Do you think of your routine dental cleaning as a necessary chore or an opportunity to check in on your oral health? If you have always considered your biannual cleanings as a box to be checked, we’d like to help you change your perspective. At Sierra Smiles, we...
Detecting Symptoms of Gum Disease: Prevention and Treatment
Do you know the key symptoms of gum disease? More than 80% of Americans have some form of gum disease, yet many won’t recognize it until it has become extremely challenging to fix. Gum disease is a chief concern for dentists, and it’s not just because it impacts the...
4 Ways to Stay Healthy in Tahoe | Sierra Smiles Lake Tahoe Dentists
If you’ve been looking for inspiration for improving your health, your favorite Lake Tahoe Dentists have got you covered! Sierra Smiles is a leading complete health dentistry with a mission to help patients with their overall wellness — from oral health to sleep...
Back to School Checklist: Is Your Child Getting a Good Night’s Sleep?
Is your child getting enough sleep at night? The new school year will be here before you know it and that means getting the kids back on a healthy sleep schedule. While the summer offers many opportunities for late-night movie binges or all-night sleepovers, the...
Sierra Smiles to Conduct Sleep Study on Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District
Sierra Smiles, along with Sierra Sleep Airway and Wellness Center, is teaming up with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District for our initial in-depth sleep study this summer. As a leading dentist focused on the complete health and wellness of our patients, we...
CPAP Recall–Urgent Alert for CPAP, BiPAP and Ventilator Users
If you suffer from a sleep disorder that requires a CPAP, BiPAP, or ventilator machine, you need to be aware of the latest news regarding the Philips Respironics sleep apnea machine recall. A recent story by NBC 5 has reported that Philips Respironics sleep apnea...
