by Tara MacDonald | Sep 26, 2022 | Complete Health, General Dentistry, Sleep Apnea
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... 
by Tara MacDonald | Sep 10, 2022 | Coaching, Complete Health, General Dentistry, Making Changes, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Deprivation
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... 
by Tara MacDonald | Aug 22, 2022 | Complete Health, General Dentistry, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Deprivation
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... 
by Tara MacDonald | Aug 15, 2022 | Complete Health, General Dentistry
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... 
by Tara MacDonald | Jul 25, 2022 | Complete Health, General Dentistry, Making Changes, Mindset, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Deprivation
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... 
by Dr. Mariangela Verano, DDS | Jul 12, 2022 | Complete Health, General Dentistry, Getting Results, Sleep Deprivation
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...