If you’ve tuned in to any crime scene investigation shows, you’ve probably heard of salivary testing, but did you know it’s becoming increasingly common in dental offices? Salivary testing has a bright future in medicine because of how much it can tell us about your state of health—both oral and overall. One of the reasons […]
Thousands of people have straightened their teeth with the ClearCorrect orthodontics system since 2006. Patients love the discreet appearance and easy care of these removable aligners. Treatment begins with an evaluation where Dr. DeFelice takes impressions or scans of your teeth and submits the results to ClearCorrect, which then fabricates a series of aligners custom-designed […]
The first known dental crowns were made as far back as 200 A.D. when Etruscans used gold to create crowns and bridges. Can you imagine what the process must have been like without the technology we have now? If you’d rather not, we can’t blame you! Thanks to digital x-rays and impressions, dentists today can […]
If you’ve heard about (or experienced) mononucleosis, often shortened to “mono” or “the kissing disease”, you might think it can’t be compared to gum disease in any way. However, there is one trait these infections have in common. According to pathologists, mono is caused primarily by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and it’s definitely something you’ll […]
It’s no secret that Spokane residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. DeFelice Dentistry understands that choosing a dentist is no small feat, so we’ve put together this guide to picking a dentist for individuals and families. […]
Before we begin talking about the changes pregnancy can cause in your mouth, we want you to know your smile is entirely unique and will remain so during your pregnancy, and DeFelice Dentistry does not want you to be alarmed. We’re here to answer questions and address concerns as you need, and wish you a […]
Dental implants replace an entire tooth—including the root—with a permanent replacement. Dr. Louise DeFelice can tell you it is the #1 most popular tooth replacement method in all of dentistry, but there are many reasons dental implant surgery may be recommended. Dental implants may work for you if you have one or more teeth missing, […]
Unusual shapes and growths can be alarming anywhere in the body. If you’ve noticed hard bumps growing in your mouth, you might have oral tori. What are Oral Tori? Tori (or a single torus) are bumps in the mouth made of bone tissue covered by gum tissue. They grow slowly and some people have them […]
Since the 1900’s, heart attacks and strokes have been the leading cause of death and disability. The only exception to this was in 1918 when influenza took that top honor. In the U.S., someone is having a heart attack or stroke every 40 seconds. What is driving this inflammation in our heart and blood vessels? […]
Dr. Louise DeFelice knows that no two patients are alike. Everyone deserves a personalized approach to oral health—but what is something no patient (or even human) can live without? Air—or more specifically, oxygen. The Power of Ozone in Dentistry Oxygen is essential for your cellular health and has an overall positive effect on your body. For […]
