Tahoe Dental Artistry, Donald Reid DDS

Spring is on the way, according to Phil. What are you looking forward to?

Start everyday with a smile; it makes your whole day better. And chances are, it will brighten up someone else's as well.

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." #MLK

This is an awesome story! A dentist noticed something abnormal during a routine visit. After monitoring it for 2 years the diagnosis was cancer. #dentistssavelives

The gift of love, the gift of peace, and the gift of happiness be yours this Christmas!!

Each tooth has five surfaces. If you don't floss you miss two, which is nearly 40% of the tooth surface! Flossing removes sticky food matter from around and between teeth.

During the holidays be prepared for dental emergencies. Travel and or the office being closed can leave you in a difficult situation. If you know your office will be closed ask your dentist for a referral. Have dental floss, gauze, and over-the-counter pain relievers packed with your toiletries to deal with minor dental problems when you travel.

Dentistrytoday.com shares some interesting thoughts on the benefit of swishing with coconut oil, referred to oil pulling. Would you try it?

We are excited to welcome two new team members to our team!! Brisa Barragan DA is fluent in Spanish and just oozes charm and compassion. And Brenda Sparks who's warm, patient, friendly attitude and 20 + yrs of chair-side experience is obvious to all that meet her.

Dr. Don Reid was recently recertified in Conscious Sedation Dentistry. This greatly benefits his patients because he offers sleep dentistry to help fearful patients relax during visits. Using nitrous oxide, otherwise known as "laughing gas", helps you relax. Dr. Reid can control the amount of sedation you receive, and the gas tends to wear off quickly. This is the only form of sedation where you may be able to drive yourself home after the procedure!

Remember to set your clocks back an hour to mark the end of daylight saving time. Enjoy the extra hour!!

Surprisingly, one of the safest Halloween treats to enjoy is gum. Sugar free being the best choice! Although it stays in the mouth, gum stimulates extra saliva production, which rinses the mouth naturally and keeps plaque-causing bacteria at bay.

This poor jack-o-lantern obviously hasn't heard about Invisalign, the clear aligners to straighten your teeth.