Spokane Dental Blog

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Four Reasons You Have Bad Breath

Karissa Barker

Bad Breath SolutionsBad breath can be embarrassing and can get in the way of expressing your self. Many factors can cause bad breath. At Spokane Dental, we perform a thorough oral examination when you visit for your routine dental checkup. Our exam will help identify the cause of bad breath, and we can come up with a solution to prevent it. However, at home there certain things that you can do to prevent or cure your bad breath. To find the solution, we start by finding the source. Here are four reasons you may have bad breath and how to help:


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Tips to Help Kids Feel Comfortable Going to the Dentist

Contributed by DentalROI

Spokane Children's DentistThere are certain things kids just love to do. Going to the playground, of course, is high on that list. So is watching their favorite show, eating ice cream, playing with a new toy, etc. Each child is unique in terms of his or her own likes and dislikes, but there are some things which are pretty much unanimous across the board.


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How To Maintain A White Smile

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Professional Teeth WhiteningAre you longing for a more beautiful, white smile? Fortunately, brightening your teeth is as easy as visiting our dentist at Spokane Dental for a whitening treatment. Whether you choose a professional in-office bleaching treatment or use whitening kits at home, you may wonder, “What can I do to maintain a white smile?”. After you spend your hard earned money on whitening treatments, the last thing you want is fast discoloration. Find out how to maintain your whitening results long term to keep the bright, white color you have always wanted.


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How To Floss When Floss Doesn't Work

Karissa Barker

Teeth CleaningLast month we talked about proper flossing. This month, we are learning what to use if floss doesn’t work for you because of gaps in between your teeth, bridges, implants, or places food always seems to get trapped in.


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Age and Oral Health

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Age and Oral HealthAs we start counting our years, we begin counting the number of things changing in our bodies too. Our mouth is no exception. Today, 75% of people over the age of 65 hold onto least a few of their teeth. However, older people can still suffer from tooth loss, mouth infections, oral cancer, dental decay, and gum disease. While you might not like to think about some of these things happening to you, there’s a lot you can do to keep your mouth feeling and looking younger than you are.


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Health Benefits of Seeing Your Dentist

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Dental HealthRoutine visits to our dentists at Spokane Dental can do a lot more than keep your smile looking and feeling great – dentists can also tell a lot about your overall health and the risk you have for any chronic diseases.


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What Causes a Tooth to Need a Root Canal?

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Root Canal TreatmentHave you been told that you are at risk of or need a root canal treatment? If so, you are not alone. Each year, endodontic therapy treats and ultimately saves millions of teeth. But what exactly causes a root canal, and how can you prevent the need for this procedure? Read on to find out.


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Introducing The Team

Karissa Barker

ShawnaWe have some new smiling faces to greet you and treat you at Spokane Dental, and wanted to tell you a bit about our awesome staff!


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How To Floss

Karissa Barker

How To FlossAs a hygienist, I always encourage patients to floss. Not to add another box to check on a to do list, but because flossing or using another dental aid to clean between your teeth is the only way to reach the bacteria making it’s home there.


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