Spokane Dental Blog

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer that will actually get used? Or that present that won’t sit on the shelf and collect dust all year? Spokane Dental has you covered with our 2021 Dental Gift Guide full of presents that will get used every day. We rounded up some picks to make life easier for everyone on your list, and 2022 the healthiest year yet:

Without teeth, a person is confined to life with applesauce diets and bendable straws. While people often dismiss dental healthcare as something to take seriously, teeth are what give us the ability to enjoy a variety of flavors and textures in food. Teeth give is a unique way to explore the world. Teeth are important and they deserve to be treated as such.

This is a delicious time of year: a bag full of candy trick or treating, caramel apples at the pumpkin patch, hot cocoa and holiday cookies, New Years treats , and Valentines chocolates. As we gear up for a yummy winter, your Spokane Dental team has some tips and tricks to keep the whole family’s teeth healthy this season:

Is this your child’s first dental visit? If so, then you may want to read on. You will learn exactly what to do to help prepare your child for their first dental appointment.

There are endless reasons our patients end up with a gap in their smile. Maybe it was a necessary extraction, a dental accident, or advanced periodontal disease. Inevitably through the process, many wonder: do I really need to replace my lost tooth?

Maintaining good oral health isn’t as simple as brushing and flossing at home. In order to keep your smile looking beautiful, regular visits to your dentist are crucial. The challenge comes when it’s time to find a new dentist. Whether you just moved to the Spokane area, your dentist retired, or you’re just looking for a dentist that’s the right fit, it can be hard to find the right dental office.

Have you ever walked into the dental aisle at the grocery store or pharmacy and just stood there, overwhelmed? Even to the most dentally-inclined person, the amount of options out there for toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste (not to mention all the other stuff) can just seem like too much.

If you are getting ready for an upcoming wisdom tooth extraction, or you believe one may be in your future, this article will hopefully calm your nerves a bit. By knowing what you can expect, you can prepare yourself mentally to go through with the procedure with little drama or fuss. In the end, you’ll be happy you had the work done, as your oral health should be greatly improved over the long run.

That delicious cup of coffee that jumpstarts your day is affecting your teeth in more than one way. At Spokane Dental, we know prevention is key. Here are some useful tips to keep that delicious cup of Joe guilt free:

The dentist is a vital part of every adult’s life, as dental health can contribute to an overall positive lifestyle that radiates through every aspect of a person’s wellbeing.