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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
What Part of the Tooth is Enamel?
The enamel is the first layer of the tooth that is visible in the mouth, it is a porous, calcified substance made from crystalline calcium phosphate. Enamel appears to be a soft beige to white ...
Can I Use Baking Soda as Toothpaste?
Baking soda is a great ingredient to be included in toothpaste, but baking soda on its own is not a replacement for toothpaste. To keep your teeth strong and healthy and prevent cavities, you need ...
Are Amalgam Fillings Safe?
Over the past several years, concerns have been raised about silver-colored fillings, otherwise called amalgams. Because amalgams contain the toxic substance mercury, some people think that they are accountable for causing a number of diseases, ...
Do You Clinch or Grind Your Teeth?
Bruxism is very common with most patients. It is caused when you are clenching and or grinding your teeth, especially at night. Clenching refers to tightly clamping your top and bottom teeth together. The force ...
Are Energy Drinks Bad for My Teeth?
We get this question often at the office so here is some information about energy drinks and how the affect your oral health. By wearing away your tooth enamel over time, a new study suggests ...