According to the American College of Prosthodontists, more between 35 million and 40 million Americans don't have any teeth. Well over 100 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth. Those are staggering numbers. If you’re one of those people without a full set of permanent teeth, you should consider getting dental implants from Dr. Craig Ellsworth at Family Dental of Spokane ...
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Now that school has been back in session for a few weeks, you may already be running out of ideas of what to grab from the pantry when the kids walk through the door, and they’re always hungry, right? Grab something that is healthy for their body AND their smile. Avoid processed crackers, pretzels, and sweet treats. Instead, grab something from the list below. Then, call our office at ...
Read MoreJeni is a woman who does her homework, and she visited Family Dental of Spokane Valley during a free consultation just so she could learn about the practice. To put it mildly, she was delighted with what she found! Watch her video to learn just what makes our dental practice so very different from any other you might have visited before. ...
Read MoreTeeth that are misaligned (crooked) can impact your ability to chew properly and may lead to your tooth enamel wearing prematurely. That can open you up to dental problems down the road. Crooked teeth also detract from your smile and can lead you to smile less or not at all. Get the straight teeth you’ve always wanted for you and your family with orthodontic options from Dr. Craig Ellsworth of ...
Read MoreIt’s that time again. The kids are back to school in just a few days, and most parents we know are feeling mixed emotions. While we love having the little ones at home for the summer, it’s also great to see them learning and growing while at school! The good news is that summer will be back again next year. For now, it’s time to get back into the groove of waking up early, being ...
Read MoreChoosing a new dentist in Spokane doesn’t have to be a confusing process. Choose a dentist who values this community enough to give back! Listen to Dr. Ellsworth talk about why and how he gives back to the citizens of Spokane. When you’re in our office, you are our number 1 priority. Call today at 509-850-3217 to schedule your appointment, or simple fill out our contact form in order to ...
Read MoreWe all want to have a beautiful, attractive smile, but did you know that straightening your teeth can also improve your overall oral health? Check out the infographic below to learn more about the benefits you’ll experience when you trust Dr. Ellsworth for orthodontic care. We are here with several options for orthodontic care. Call 509-850-3217 or visit our online form to schedule your ...
Read MoreWith 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 ...
Read MoreIt 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 ...
Read MoreIf you hate the thought of going to the dentist, you’re not alone. By some estimates, tens of millions of people in the United States have some level of dental anxiety or dental fear. Those emotions can run the gamut from slight uneasiness to outright terror. Fortunately, Dr. Craig Ellsworth of Family Dental of Spokane Valley, WA has the solution for dental anxiety. It Starts With Our ...
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