KHQ Right Now - News and Weather for Spokane and North Idaho | Dental Society 2009 - Smiles Campaign

Thank you for stopping by "Smile Spokane, It All Starts Here."
First we’d like to recognize and thank both Fruci & Associates and the American Dental Association for their support in helping the Spokane Dental Society make this valuable oral heath information easily accessible for you and your family.

In celebration of Children’s Oral Health Month, many of our members volunteer for the Give Kids A Smile project, providing treatment and other services to underserved children within our community.

Creating good oral health habits now, can lead to good oral health for a lifetime. It’s not only health smart… it’s financially smart.

Learn the causes of tooth decay and cavities and how to prevent them.  In general, children and senior citizens are the two groups at highest risk for cavities. More>>

Learn about what causes tooth sensitivity and why.  Learn about the different ways you can improve tooth sensitivity. More>>

Proper oral health care can keep you smiling.  Know the problems to look out for and how to maintain your overall oral health. More>>

Tooth decay can affect infants and children.  Learn how you can help children prevent damage to their teeth and how to prevent tooth decay with this fact sheet. More>>

Teens should be sure to see their dentist at least twice a year.  Regular dental cisits can help catch minor problems before they become major ones. More>>

Most dentists discourage oral piercing due to the many risks involved.  Know the risks, regulations, associated problems and proper maintenance to oral piercing. More>>

Painful and irritating spots inside or around your mouth can be caused by several different things.  Know what to do and learn the difference between canker sores and cold sores. More>>

Know and understand what to do in the case of a dental emergency.  This includes chipped, cracked, pushed out of alignment, and knocked out teeth. More>>

Patients diagnosed with cancer have special needs when it comes to their dental treatment.  Learn the facts about cancer care. More>>

Know which foods may be bad and which vitamins and minerals are essential to strong healthy teeth. More>>

Interactive

Listen or read along as Marty takes a trip to the dentist with his mom. More>>

Interactive

Match-A-Tooth, Dental Space Odyssey, and To Tell The Tooth are all available right here online. More>>

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