Spokane Dental Blog

If you have a missing tooth – or missing teeth – you are likely interested in learning more about the options available to you for treatment. There are both cosmetic and functional reasons for having missing teeth replaced. On the cosmetic side of things, you are sure to feel better about your smile with a mouth full of teeth, rather than having a gap in a prominent place.

At Spokane Dental, we are always excited to accept new patients. We strive to make your dental experience comfortable, positive, and healthy from the moment you walk in the door. Your Spokane Dental team understands the uncertainty of trying a new office, whether it is dental, medical, or anything else.

In a perfect world, you would not need to have any of your teeth extracted. You would be able to keep your permanent teeth throughout your adult life, without any major issues to speak of. Unfortunately, that’s not always how it works. Dental problems are a fact of life for some people, and you may get to a point where you need to have a tooth extracted. If that situation does arise, Spokane Dental would be happy to help.

Do you want whiter teeth? Of course, you do! It’s a great feeling to be able to smile freely in public, knowing your teeth look great. Unfortunately, not everyone has such a high level of confidence in the way their teeth look on a day to day basis. If you feel like whitening your teeth could improve your level of self-confidence, Spokane Dental would be happy to help.

In today’s busy world, tasks like flossing are the first to drop off of our get-done-in-a-day list. We know good dental hygiene practices at home make for a better checkup and improved whole body health, but that doesn’t mean we have time for it! Your Spokane Dental team knows and understands what everyday life is like, and is here to offer three easy Dental Hygiene tips anyone can incorporate seamlessly into everyday life to improve their health in a cinch:

When it comes to your oral health, what are you worried about most? Are you concerned with the possibility of developing cavities as the years go by? Or maybe you are simply worried about the way your teeth look, wanting to keep them bright and white for as long as possible? Whatever the case, regular visits to your dentist can help either prevent or repair most of the things that may be rolling around in the back of your mind (as it relates to oral health, at least).

Until fairly recently, dentistry was treated as a completely separate (and to some, even unrelated) field from medicine. People would never dream of talking about their oral health with their general practitioner, or about their overall health with the dentist. Now we know better, and more and more research is proving the strong and important link between oral health and whole body health. It is becoming more commonplace to hear of the link between the two fields, but there is still much to educate patients about. One of the most studied and important links is between oral health and cardiac health.

If you have lost a tooth or multiple teeth, you already know that there are several options available to you. Dentures are a possibility, as are bridges. However, for many people, the ideal solution is a dental implant. While this is going to be a more involved process than something like a denture or a bridge, an implant will give you the opportunity to have a natural-looking replacement for the tooth that has been lost.

As a busy mom and dental hygienist, I understand the healthy snack battle we all have with our kids. As summer approaches and our kids are home, it can become an even bigger battle to keep them eating healthy snacks at appropriate times. This summer you can win the battle and keep your kiddos’ smiles healthy with some of this mommy hygienist’s go-to tips! Here are some ideas to make sure your child’s next Spokane Dental appointment is a cavity free one:

A visit to the dentist’s office can be beneficial to your oral health for a number of reasons. Some of the benefits of going to the dentist are things you are already familiar with, such as having your teeth cleaned, checking for cavities, etc. Checking in with your dentist on a consistent basis is the best way to keep your mouth on track for a healthy future. And, of course, if you live in the greater Spokane area, Spokane Dental is the perfect place to schedule your visits.