Are you concerned about your dental health, or that of your child? Would you like to give your smile or your child’s smile an extra burst of protection? Ask us about dental sealants. Dental sealant is a plastic material that is painted thinly over the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from decay. Why are dental sealants... read more »

If you want a healthy smile, then remember to floss. Flossing is essential to having positive oral health. Our dentists, Dr. LaRose and Smith with Kootenai Family Dental in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, understand the importance of flossing and are happy to help you learn more about flossing and your flossing options. When it comes to flossing, remember they go hand-in-hand... read more »

  In order to keep the risk of dental damage at a minimum, it is always a good idea to seek out new ways to improve your oral health. One highly effective treatment that you may not have thought of is by employing sugarless chewing gum. Numerous studies have shown that by chewing sugarless gum after meals, you can help... read more »

When you don't floss at least once a day, you are inviting gingivitis and cavities into your smile. This is because flossing allows you to remove dental plaque and keep it from building up between your teeth and around the gumline. Clinical Microbiology Reviews reveal that dental plaque contains more than 1,000 bacteria which can irritate your gums, making them... read more »