Sierra Smiles Blog
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...
The Mouth Matters – Oral Health and Preventing Alzheimer’s
Discover the Connection Between your Oral Health and Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer’s Did you know that the biochemistry of Alzheimer’s disease can start up to 20 years before receiving a diagnosis? That means what you do today can directly affect your risk for...
3 Common Dental Injuries to Watch for this Summer
Did you know that summer is a peak season for dental injuries? Warmer weather means participating in more physical activities, more time outside of the house, and more opportunities to play sports with a high risk of dental accidents. As we enter into the new season,...
The Science of Sleep Apnea: How Your Dentist Can Help You Rest Easy
Do you find yourself feeling exhausted after a night of tossing and turning? Do you get a full eight hours in bed and still wake up feeling groggy and tired? If a good night’s sleep has eluded you for days, weeks, or even years, it’s time to make a drastic change --...
4 Common Habits that Can Prevent a Healthy Smile
You might think that maintaining a healthy smile is as easy as brushing and flossing. However, if you’ve been fighting the good fight with regular brushing/flossing and you’re still struggling with your oral health, there might be other issues at play. We’ve...