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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Apr 18, 2018 | Dental Trivia, Dentist Office Reno
Reno Dental Trivia this month has to do with Dr. Pastrell! April Trivia Question: Where did Dr. Pastrell graduate from dental school in 1983? Thanks to everyone who participates in our monthly trivia game! We are enjoying the fun responses! First person to email...
Apr 8, 2018 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Reno Sleep Doctor
We had a patient come in a few months ago. She was grinding her teeth in her sleep to the extent that she actually ground through her night guard. We suggested making our new type of night guard – the RiPPLE. She was hesitant at first. But this is what she has...
Apr 2, 2018 | Dental Articles
Some truth about dental hygiene from your Reno Dentist! There are many myths circulating about good oral hygiene. This article from EverydayHealth.com mentions some of these myths and gives the truth. Take a look and see which ones you have heard! If...
Mar 15, 2018 | Dental Trivia
Question: There are several other sayings about March. Perhaps the best known is “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a —-?” The answer is: “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a LAMB.” Explanation: March...
