Don’t Let Holiday Travel Derail Your Oral Hygiene
Anytime we are away from home and out of our normal routine, it is easy to let oral hygiene habits lapse. Factoring in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can throw off even ...
Dental Care and Concerns During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time in a woman’s life — but in the hustle and bustle of attending baby showers and putting together cribs and car seats, dental care should not be overlooked. ...
Teeth Whitening: A Quick Way to a More Beautiful Smile
If you could improve anything about your smile, what would it be? A few years ago, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry surveyed a group of adults and asked them that question. The most common ...
Frequently Asked Questions about Dental Implants
Dr. Jason Keefe of 5 Mile Smiles is devoted to offering patients the safest solutions to their dental care needs. He often recommends dental implants to patients that are struggling with the challenges of tooth ...
What Are My Options to Fix a Fractured Tooth?
Many people will experience a fractured (cracked or broken) tooth in their lifetime. The most common causes of fractured teeth are trauma to the face and mouth or biting on hard objects. Teeth with large ...
Drilless Dentistry
Drilless Dentistry, formally known as air abrasion, is an exciting technological advance employed by our cosmetic and implant dentist on the Northside of Spokane. Dr. Keefe can use air abrasion to replace the noisy and ...
A New Smile With Dental Implants!
Whether you’re missing one or all of your teeth, there’s an exciting option that will help you smile with confidence again. Thousands of people are flashing smiles that have been beautified by implants, a fabulous tooth replacement technique that ...
What is a Veneer?
A veneer is a thin shell made out of porcelain or composite material. They are custom made and cemented to the front side of the tooth. A veneer can be used to treat dental conditions ...
What is an Endodontist?
An endodontist is dental specialist that has completed 4 years of dental school along with an additional 2 or more years of specialty training in endodontics (root canals). An endodontist is another name for a ...
How Does Diabetes Affect the Mouth?
If you have infections and other problems in your mouth such as receding gums and periodontal disease are common among diabetics. Diabetes impairs the body’s ability to fight off infections, decreases blood flow and circulation ...