National Dental Hygiene Month

Oct 8, 2018 | Reno Dentist

This month is national dental hygiene month! It’s no wonder with the upcoming season of candy upon us! Check out this article from Colgate that gives some tips on having good oral care. Their focus is on 4 habits that can improve oral care: brushing, flossing,...

Reno Dental Trivia Question for June

Jun 22, 2018 | Dental Trivia

RENO DENTIST OFFICE JUNE TRIVIA! TRIVIA QUESTION: In the old saying what is ‘a swarm of bees in June’ worth? Thanks to everyone who participates in our monthly trivia game! We are enjoying the fun responses! First person to email the correct answer to...

What Your Gums are Telling You

Jun 13, 2018 | Dental Articles

Reno Gum Disease We get a lot of patients with issues with their gums. This article from Huffpost is interesting. It is entitled What Your Gums are Trying to Tell You. The article discusses gum issues including pale gums, red/sore gums, white spots on your gums, and...

Reno Dental Office May Trivia Answered

May 28, 2018 | Dental Trivia

Question: Why is Memorial Day celebrated on May 30? Answer: Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with...
Reno Dental Trivia Question for May

Reno Dental Trivia Question for May

May 22, 2018 | Dental Trivia

RENO DENTIST OFFICE MAY TRIVIA! Memorial Day is approaching. This holiday is a great way to honor our patriotic heroes who sacrificed their lives to give us freedom.  “Your silent tents of green We deck with fragrant flowers; Yours has the suffering been, The...

Sleep Better Without a Screen!

May 1, 2018 | Sleep Apnea

Do you stare at a screen before bed? This entertaining device may be affecting your sleep in more ways than you realize. Check out this article entitled “How Technology Affects Your Sleep” from Sleep.org. These little screens we carry around suppress...

Reno Dental Office April Trivia Answered

Apr 19, 2018 | Dental Trivia

Question: Dr. Pastrell graduated from dental school in 1983 from where?  The answer is: University of the Pacific in San Francisco, California.  Read more about Dr. Pastrell’s dental education.