Spokane Dental Blog

Dentists say flossing is as important as brushing your teeth to prevent gum disease, cavities, and bad breath. These problems are caused by an accumulation of harmful bacteria and plaque, resulting from particles of food that get trapped between the teeth and under the gum line, where toothbrushes can't reach.

There is a new buzzword in dentistry we all would do well to pay attention to: hydroxyapatite. Some even say it will beat out fluoride for the most important active ingredient in the dental industry.

With the amount of state-of-the-art prevention options and dental treatments available in modern dentistry, there are fewer needs for having to remove or extract a tooth or teeth. When something does go wrong with a tooth, our dentists at Spokane Dental will first try to do everything in their power to restore the tooth to an originally healthy function.

A dental bridge sounds like an intimidating process, but it describes a relatively common procedure and structure.  A dental bridge is a way to close existing gaps in the mouth. Gaps between the teeth can be the cause of broken teeth or missing teeth. A dental bridge serves the same function as natural teeth and facilitates chewing.

Family dentists are available for all members of the family regardless of their age or dental needs. Your family dentist is here to address all possible dental issues at each stage of life. From children to adults and senior citizens, family dentists treat patients of all ages seeking improved oral health and a lovely smile.

If you’ve ever been to the dentist and been a tad confused about the need for multiple x-rays, you are not alone! Many patients have questions about the purpose of multiple types of x-rays, what a “pano” is, and what is that big machine that rotates around your head?! Your Spokane Dental Team has all the answers for you about panoramic x-rays and cone beam imaging.

The one thing everyone knows about baby teeth is that they will fall out sooner or later. This can lead many people to be apathetic towards them. They wonder, “Why even take my kid to the dentist?” or “Why make them take care of their baby teeth at all?”

The benefits of oral surgery are great, which is why many people turn to this solution when they need help with their dental health. Oral surgery is often used to help people correct their smile and many patients find that they get a lot of benefits from the surgery.

Pediatric dentistry is an important branch of dentistry solely dedicated for caring for the dental health of your children. Pediatric dentists often practice dentistry in a gentler environment than adult dentistry. This helps alleviate a lot of anxiety experienced by children who have never visited the dentist and allows them to develop healthy and positive associations with visiting the dentist— which will benefit them for the rest of their lives.

2021, what a year! Once again this year, Dr. Smith and our Spokane Dental team feel so privileged to serve Spokane and the Inland Northwest with exceptional dental care. As always, our focus was on you, our amazing patients, this past year as we continued to provide preventive and restorative dental care for the whole family.