Spokane Dental Blog

You've got a little one to look after these days, and you're probably wondering how to keep them healthy. Kids' mouths are different from those of adults. They are still growing and developing, so they need special care. We know how hard it can be to get your child to the dentist. And we also know how important it is to take care of your child's teeth. This is where pediatric dentists come in.

At Spokane Dental, we are in the business of helping people have and keep their healthiest smile. Why? Because we know it matters! Good oral health not only means less pain or discomfort, but it positively affects the health of your whole body as well. The benefits go even further; research shows that smiling more has many health benefits.

When you think of reasons for going to the dentist, what comes to mind? Perhaps a toothache, that sparkly clean feeling, or getting checked for cavities pops in your head first. Those are all great reasons to get a dental checkup, but your Spokane Dental team plays a larger role in keeping your whole body healthy.

Despite dental care improvements, millions of people in America experience tooth loss -- mainly because of injury, periodontal disease, or tooth decay. For years, the only available options for treatment for those who have missing teeth were dentures and bridges. However, dental implants are available today.

One of the biggest questions we get from our patients is “why are my teeth stained”, followed closely by “can you remove it?”. While tooth stain can be prevented and treated, it is helpful to know just where your stain is coming from in the first place. Here are the top five stain causing foods, so you can find out just where your tooth staining maybe coming from.

Professional preventive dental care can play a major role in supporting your own efforts to keep your teeth and gums healthy. In some cases, dental issues like cavities can develop despite a good routine of oral healthcare at home – some people are simply more susceptible.

It’s that time of year again… Time to dust off the cobwebs, air out the house, and spring clean your teeth at Spokane Dental! Many people know that getting a dental cleaning leaves you with a sparkly grin and smooth feeling teeth, but there is much more to it than that. Regular dental cleanings are essential to the health of your teeth and gums as well as your whole body.

Heart disease is often at the forefront of people's minds as they adopt healthier habits and is an aspect of medical care that is imperative to the health of every system of the body.

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.