Smile Scholarship
Each year Dr. Spokane offers a $500.00 scholarship to a Senior who can explain in a 500 word essay how their smile has changed their life. The Senior must be a past or present patient of Spokane Orthodontics. Deadline to enter is April 1st How To Enter Attach your essay and a senior photo to an email and […]
Invisalign® SmileView™
See Your “After” Smile Today! Use Invisalign® SmileView™ technology to see what you would look like after orthodontic treatment! Simply take a smiling selfie and we’ll simulate your new smile! That’s it! Take a picture and instantly see your results! There is no registration or sign up required – it is a great resource for those interested in pursuing that perfect […]
Smoking
Tobacco use is still the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. New products on the market referred to as “vapes” are also an increasing problem, especially among teenagers and young people. The electronic version of smoking is just as dangerous and just as addictive as traditional smoking. To learn more about […]
Face Crib (Face Brace)
A face crib, or face brace, is the common name for an orthopedic protraction reverse pull headgear. It is a commonly used appliance in orthodontics for children that pulls the entire upper jaw forward and corrects a bite where the lower jaw is in front of the upper jaw. It is used in conjunction with a rapid palatal expander under the careful […]
Problems To Watch ForIn Children
Orthodontists have received YEARS of additional training beyond dental school. They are specifically trained to identify problems that even a dentist is not able to recognize! This is why it is recommended that ALL children have an orthodontic evaluation by age 7. Dental problems such as crossbites, crowding, underbites, overbites, open bites, impacted, and missing teeth are just some of […]
Children’s Dental Health
Teaching kids about good dental care at a young age is crucial to having healthy teeth later in life. Learning how choices impact the teeth is a simple concept that children can learn at a young age. Healthy habits are important to develop early! Our goal with this page is to make learning about teeth […]
Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for babies that provides security and isn’t typically a concern in very young children. However, once a child’s permanent teeth come in, thumb sucking can cause damage to the roof of the mouth and the adult teeth coming in. When Is It A Problem? Most children stop sucking their thumbs […]
Camouflage Your Orthodontia withClear Braces
Clear braces can address several forms of misalignment without impacting your appearance like traditional metal braces. These ceramic brackets are designed to blend seamlessly with your smile, so you can feel confident throughout treatment. Clear braces are ideal for patients who often take part in public events or those with certain metal allergies. Dr. David C. Spokane and Dr. Melissa Karski are […]
Herbst Appliances
A Herbst appliance is used by orthodontists in correcting moderate to severe overbites that wearing rubber bands alone will not fix. They are extremely effective when used in a young patient who is not fully developed. A Herbst appliance is used to enhance the growth of the lower jaw in a forward direction, while at the […]
Schwarz Appliance
The Schwarz appliance is used in orthodontics to provide expansion and attain normal occlusal function. A narrow arch is a common orthodontic problem that can lead to severe crowding if left untreated. Correcting and preventing the occurrence of anterior or posterior crossbites using a Schwarz appliance must occur in a younger patient who is not yet fully […]