Spokane Dental Blog

Your tooth is at extreme risk of needing to be extracted, and you want to know, is there a way to save your tooth?! The short answer is yes, with a root canal! Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth.

At Spokane Dental, we don’t solely care for your teeth. By improving your oral health, we can positively impact whole body health. That is why it is so important to us to inform our patients about the effects of smoking on their oral health.

The foundation of an attractive smile is a set of healthy gums and teeth, which can only be attained by practicing basic oral hygiene. However, failing to maintain good oral health can result in dental issues such as tooth decay, gum disease, and discolored teeth.

It’s not a good idea to wait for oral health issues to worsen since they can become painfully uncomfortable and costly to treat. You also don't want your children to go through the same thing when you first establish a dentist. The best decision to make for your entire household is to have a family dentist.

Have you ever wondered why we have wisdom teeth? Or when or if we should remove them? Perhaps you’ve even wondered what exactly are wisdom teeth? As a practice that treats the whole family, Spokane Dental sees a lot of our patients through wisdom teeth extraction, and we are here to answer all your questions about them.

Dentists that specialize in pediatric dentistry are committed to the dental health of kids from infancy through adolescence. They are equipped with the knowledge and training necessary to look after a child's teeth, gums, as well as mouth as they develop throughout infancy.

Periodontal disease, dental decay, or trauma are the most common causes of tooth loss. It can generate an unattractive look and jeopardize the health of the jawbone when one or even more natural teeth are lost.

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, you might have considered veneers as a possible solution. But what exactly are veneers, and how do they work? In this blog post, your Spokane Dental team will explain what veneers are, the benefits of getting veneers, and what the process of getting veneers entails.

We love seeing children at Spokane Dental! Not only do we provide excellent care to the kiddos in our chair, but we emphasize education as well. We know that routine checkups are essential to health, but where the foundation of good oral health is laid is in the home.

In addition to routine cleaning and oral exams, our Spokane dentist, Dr. Jonathan Smith, offers a wide range of services, including pediatric and aesthetic dentistry. By providing a wide range of services, Spokane Dental can draw in more patients and set itself apart from the competition.