Our office is guided by our commitment to patient education and to delivering the highest quality dental care at affordable prices.  Our staff strives to educate our patients on all aspects of good oral hygiene as well as treatment procedures.  Our dentists and hygienists want to do all they can to ensure that you are taking the best possible care of your teeth, and to make sure you are able to make the most educated decisions when it comes to treatment options and procedures.

Communication with patients is key for our office, as is providing patient choices and personalized care.  The Spokane dentists you will meet here are compassionate, highly skilled and bring years of clinical experience to our practice.  We are members of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.  Our dentists complete many hours of continuing education courses each year to remain current with the most up-to-date technology and methods so they may provide you with the highest level of dental care possible.

In our Spokane dentist office we offer a full range of dental services including all aspects of preventive dentistry, aesthetic and restorative dentistry, periodontal therapy, pediatric dentistry, as well as sedation dentistry for those with severe dental anxiety.  We also perform dental implants, dental crowns, implant restorations, fillings (amalgam or composite) and root canals.  For our valued citizens 65 and older we also offer a senior discount.

Our Spokane dentist office is happy to accept many dental insurance plans and we also offer flexible financing options.  We are happy to work with you to set up an individualized plan that meets your needs so be sure to speak with one of knowledgeable finance team members if you would like to discuss available financing terms.

Emergency dental treatment is an unfortunate fact of life and we always have someone on call who can respond to serious injuries involving your teeth.  Many times teeth that have come out due to trauma can be re-implanted by a professional if the situation is addressed quickly enough.

The old wives’ tale of putting a knocked-out tooth in milk to help preserve it does have some merit.  Milk’s fairly neutral Ph and favorable osmotic properties can help stabilize the tooth until you have time to get to a dentist.  You have a window of about one hour before the periodontal root and the pulp begin to die, so after that re-implantation is unlikely.

We invite you to contact our Spokane dentists for all your dental health care needs, emergency or otherwise.  It will be our pleasure to assist you in achieving optimum oral health.

As you may know, teeth whitening can help restore luster to teeth that have become stained, dull or discolored over time.  Often this staining is caused by various foods such as coffee, tea, red wine and berries.  Food particles in these substances are attracted by a particular protein in them that then binds to tooth enamel, resulting in staining.  Also, as enamel wears away, more dentin in the teeth becomes exposed which then results in yellowing.  Aging and trauma can also be factors that contribute to teeth becoming stained or discolored, as can certain medications.

You may be tempted to try at-home teeth whitening kits, but although these commercially available products can be somewhat effective for some people, they contain harsh ingredients that wear away tooth enamel and can cause sensitivity.

We offer a tooth whitening system here in our Spokane dentist office, administered by a professional trained in the procedure.  You are much more likely to have satisfactory results when your tooth whitening procedure is done by a professional.  When done properly, results can last up to five years.

Something to keep in mind, however, is that whitening agents change tooth color, but are not effective on all types of stains.  Brownish or grayish colorization will not be affected by bleach, so teeth affected by excess fluoride or certain other medications are not good candidates for this procedure.  Neither would be pitted, badly discolored teeth or those involving restorations such as bonding, tooth colored fillings, bridges or crowns.  The use of dental bonding or porcelain veneers would likely be the best course of action in these situations.

We are deeply committed to using the safest, most effective methods to assure the most desirable results for our tooth whitening patients, and we encourage you to contact our Spokane dentist to discuss how we can assist you in attaining the white smile you are hoping for.

If cost is a concern to you we have a friendly finance staff that will be happy to discuss billing options with you for treatment.  We generally recommend an initial treatment with follow-ups at suggested intervals to maintain your new white smile.  This will allow you optimum results.  We routinely offer specials on teeth whitening and can assist you with a customized payment plan if that best suits your needs.  Don’t wait another minute to restore your smile!  A whiter, brighter smile is virtually minutes away.

We’ll ask that you arrive a few minutes early so you will have an opportunity to fill out our new patient questionnaire and medical history form.  Information on any medication you are currently taking as well as any illnesses or surgeries you may have had is very important for us to know.  This may have an impact on your dental treatment, including any medications the dentist may need to prescribe for you if your dental checkup indicates you have an issue that warrants further treatment.

We recommend preparing for your initial dental checkup appointment in our Spokane office by bringing along a list of current medications.  Oftentimes we encounter patients who have avoided going to the dentist due to nervousness.  We find that being fully prepared often allows our patients a greater sense of control, helping to alleviate nervousness.

Don’t forget your dental insurance card if you have coverage that includes dental checkups!  We will take a copy of your card and keep it on file here in our Spokane dentist office so we will have it on hand for future use.

During your dental checkup X-rays may be taken which will allow us to give you a more complete exam and a full report of the condition of your teeth and mouth.  We will typically want to do a full mouth series consisting of four bitewings and 14 periapical films which will show the tips of roots of your teeth and the supporting bone area.  These X-rays are important diagnostic tools for the dentist.

Your dental checkup will also involve checking your teeth and gums for signs of decay.  The dentist will be checking for cavities and if any are found will make recommendations for filling at a future appointment.  We will also be checking for signs of gum disease by doing periodontal probing, checking the foundations of the teeth.  The hygienist may suggest better brushing or flossing methods if signs of gum disease are present, or may prescribe an antibacterial rinse.  Tartar, or calcium deposits can cause gum inflammation and we will see that this is cleaned thoroughly.

We encourage you to contact our Spokane dentist office to schedule your dental checkup today.  We are committed to providing you with excellent oral health services.

We have received training from many prestigious centers for advanced dental technology.  It is very important to them to use only the most cutting edge methods and techniques available.  Our progressive dentistry techniques are varied and specialized and include full-mouth reconstruction, implants, implant-supported dentures, inlays, onlays, enamel shaping, veneers, gum lifts, and teeth whitening.  We also offer prosthodontic treatment for dentures, crowns and bridges.  We can provide you with anti-anxiety treatment options if this is a concern for you, so don’t hesitate to ask about that.

We are dedicated to providing you with natural looking results in a pleasant, cordial atmosphere.  Hygiene is central to our practice and we do all we can to ensure cross infection control.  We are happy to be providing our patients with safe and effective cosmetic dental treatments that will provide long lasting quality results.

Our Spokane dentists can provide expertise in a number of cosmetic methods.  Their extensive training has allowed them to become experts at jaw alignment, tooth arrangement and obtaining facial balance with natural looking restorations.

Reconstructive dentistry is a highly specialized field and it is imperative that you choose a cosmetic dentist who has had extensive training in the techniques utilized in oral maxillofacial surgery and dental implantology in order to obtain acceptable aesthetic results while maintaining proper oral function.  You can rest assured that your care will be provided by some of the best any Spokane dentist office can offer.  Our caring, competent professionals and friendly staff will make you feel right at home.  It is our desire to involve our patients in their own unique treatment plans by educating them about the process as much as possible.  We want you to know what is going on every step of the way.  It’s important to us that you be well advised and educated in the treatment you are receiving.

Our locally owned Spokane dentist office is set apart from many impersonal corporate dental management companies by our dedication to individualized care.  We are always concerned about your goals and needs and our focus is to make sure you are comfortable in your treatment process.  We are dedicated to providing you with exceptional results and look forward to assisting you on your way to achieving a new, healthy smile.