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You may be like many of our long-time patients once were – you have a great deal of anxiety about visiting the dentist. Just as we’ve done for countless other patients, Dr. Ellsworth and our team will provide you with compassionate dental care so your smile gets the treatment it needs to look its best. We look forward to showing you how comfortable dentistry can be! Call us today at 509-850-3217 to ...

As we cautiously return to the normal routines of life, like going to the dentist, it’s important to remember that we take precautions every day to ensure that our patients and staff are safe. After all, we see our patients as family members. We put our best foot forward because we believe you deserve our best care. You can hear more about how we put patients first in the video below. If you ...

We love the summertime here in Spokane, but we aren’t fooling ourselves into thinking that summer is a free pass for our smiles. In fact, there are significant dangers to your teeth when the temperatures start rising. The treats we often look forward to can sometimes be our smile’s downfall. Let us know if you have any questions at all after seeing the infographic below. Call Family Dental of ...

We are very excited to announce that we now have an open dentist office in Spokane Valley. The only thing that will make this better is to see your bright smile! Call Family Dental of Spokane Valley today at 509-850-3217 or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.   Dear Patients: We are so very excited to announce that we are once again able to provide dental services for ...

Just because you aren’t able to come into the office doesn’t mean you can’t plan the cosmetic work you’d love to have after the pandemic subsides (and remember, it WILL subside!). There is a light at the end of this tunnel, and we want to race toward it with plans for family gatherings, sporting events, and getting the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. Use our Virtual Smile ...

Being home all day means unlimited access to the snack cabinet, and it can be problematic for folks of all ages! Take a look at this great reminder from the ADA about how to handle snacks in your home. Remember, the things you eat can and will have a huge impact on your smile! If you have any questions at all, call Family Dental of Spokane Valley today at 509-850-3217 or fill out our online form to ...

Your teeth are designed for chewing and eating, which means they aren’t supposed to cause you pain when you sit down for a meal. As you’ll hear from Dr. Ellsworth in today’s video message, if you have to think about your teeth when you’re eating, there’s definitely a problem! Check out this clip to learn how we approach problems that interfere with basic oral function, and ...

You don’t have to spend a ton of money or invest hours of your time on dental treatment to improve your smile’s appearance. Today’s images from our Spokane Valley smile gallery is just one example of how small changes to your teeth can make a dramatic difference! With simple cosmetic dentistry services like bonding, tooth contouring, and teeth whitening treatment, it’s possible to ...

Did you know that a root canal can actually stop your dental pain, not cause you more pain? That’s right – you’ll actually feel better after root canal treatment, not worse. Dr. Ellsworth can also use this treatment to save your diseased tooth from an extraction in most cases. If you have a throbbing toothache, call us today at 509-850-3217 to get out of dental pain soon. You can also request an ...

Teeth whitening is a fast, easy way to brighten dingy, stained teeth. But it won’t work for every type of discoloration you might see in your smile. Today’s before-and-after images are just one example where dental restorations might be a better choice. As you can see, because our tooth-colored solutions look completely natural, you can enjoy both cosmetic and restorative benefits at ...