It’s best to know all about dental emergencies so you can properly handle them when you experience one. This can also help you keep a calm, relaxed manner, which can help you and your smile in more ways than you might realize. So, our dentist, Dr. Dr. Alexis LaRose, would like to test what you know about dental emergencies by... 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 »

Are you aware that thumb sucking in children can damage their oral health? Not only can it make them more susceptible to problems like dental erosion and gum disease, it can also cause misalignments and bad bites. For information about thumb sucking, read on. - Children commonly suck their thumbs because they are scared or insecure. - Teeth can be... read more »