Spokane Dental Blog

As much as you may hate (or love) to admit it, summer is coming to an end and back to school season is in full swing! We know the first few weeks can be a little chaotic; checking off everything on the kids’ school supply list, buying the yearly back to school outfits, figuring out drop off and pick up, there’s a lot on your plate!

Imagine every time you washed your hands you felt pain, or your fingers bled. What would you do? You’d probably be a bit concerned, maybe take a quick trip to the doctor, right? Well, if your gums bleed or hurt after brushing or flossing, don’t brush it under the rug (pun intended).

At Spokane Dental, your smile is our top priority. We understand that sensitive teeth can be a source of discomfort and concern, affecting your daily life and even your enjoyment of certain foods and beverages. In this blog post, we'll delve into the causes of sensitive teeth and provide you with valuable tips on how to combat this common issue.

As a family dentist in the Spokane area, Spokane Dental offers top tier pediatric dental care. Since opening up in 2012, we’ve noticed a trend that pediatric dentistry gets overlooked by many. It’s not uncommon for us to see first time parents who think it’s not important to take their child to the dentist when their teeth are so ‘new’, or they only have a few. What could possibly go wrong with fresh baby teeth?

Curious about what exactly sedation dentistry is? Unsure if it’s something you need? Something that could be beneficial for you? At Spokane Dental, we are experts in the field, and we are here to answer the most common questions about what sedation dentistry entails and why you may want to consider paying us a visit if it’s something you’re considering!

As valued patients of Spokane Dental, your oral health is our top priority. While patients think a lot of our focus is on routine check-ups and dental treatments, we actually perform an oral cancer screening at every appointment.

Unfortunately, tooth loss in adulthood no longer means excitement and a few bucks under your pillow from the beloved tooth fairy. In fact, tooth loss in adults can significantly impact both one’s oral health and self-confidence. Fortunately, patients in the Spokane area don’t have to allow their missing teeth to eat away at their confidence and dental health.

At the first sight of the word ‘surgery’, you may start to get a bit apprehensive, but we promise, oral surgery isn’t as scary as it sounds! It actually plays a crucial role in restoring and maintaining your dental health!

Maintaining a dental home care routine is crucial for a healthy smile and overall well-being. While regular visits to Spokane Dental are essential, it's equally important to practice proper dental care at home.

A dental filling is what dentists use to restore both the shape, structure and functionality of a tooth that was harmed due to trauma to the tooth, or dental decay. In modern dentistry there are a multitude of options for fillings including gold, silver amalgam, porcelain, and composite resin fillings.