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With kids back in school, it’s time to start thinking about fall and winter sports. Football and basketball are the two most obvious sports that would require an athlete to wear a mouthguard, but what about volleyball? Cross country? Tennis? Mountain biking? The simple answer is, “Yes.” Even low contact sports can be damaging for your teeth. Let’s talk about cross country as an ...

It is massively important that you treat a cavity early in the process. Why? It’s like any other problem, it must be dealt with while it’s still under control! If you knew your tire had a slow leak, would you ignore it, or would you patch it? Of course you’d patch it because you know that it’s only a matter of time before that small hole becomes a larger problem that’ll leave ...

There’s no shame in finding yourself face-to-face with serious dental problems. They can happen suddenly due to an accident or injury, or over a period of years for reasons out of your control. Regardless, our team at Family Dental of Spokane Valley, WA is here to help you get your smile back! Here’s Dr. Ellsworth explaining full-mouth reconstructions and how we use them to give ...

You might think that everyone in Hollywood was born with perfect teeth. However, the odds are very good that what you’re seeing in many, if not most, of those fabulous smiles is the result of dental veneers. Dr. Craig Ellsworth of Family Dental of Spokane Valley, WA can give you the smile of your dreams with today’s long-lasting dental veneers. How Dental Veneers Work Just like a wood ...

Did you know you could straighten teeth without standard metal braces? You’re not alone! Too often, adults settle for a smile they don’t like just because they didn’t know all their options in modern orthodontics. At Family Dental of Spokane Valley, WA, we offer a number of ways to get a straight, beautiful smile like Invisalign and ClearCorrect. Would these be right for ...

You want to hang on to your natural teeth for as long as possible, which means trusting a dentist like Dr. Ellsworth for high-quality care. Michelle learned that for herself when she started coming to Family Dental of Spokane Valley, WA. Check out today’s video as she talks about how our restorative dentistry have helped save her teeth! Call Family Dental of Spokane Valley today at ...

Glorious, wonderful summertime. School is out and kids are pumped for their vacation. It’s a great time to get some extra rest, let their brains take it easy, and enjoy spending time with friends and family. It’s also a great time to visit our awesome family dentist office in Spokane Valley. Visiting the dentist might not be at the top of your kids’ list of things to enjoy this summer, ...