Family Dental of Spokane Valley is pleased to offer a full range of dental care services and treatments. Our services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry. Some of our dental treatments include: regular oral hygiene care, emergency dental care, dental sealants, dental root canal treatment and senior dental care.
The mouth, or oral cavity, is made up of numerous components that work together so that you can breathe, speak, eat and digest food. When you understand these parts of the mouth and how they affect your general health, the significance of oral care takes on a whole new meaning. Here's what these things do for you. Lips and Cheeks Your lips and cheeks are made up of muscles that not only give you the ability to pucker up for a kiss, but also help shape your facial expressions - both happy and sad. Lips let air into your mouth for breathing and, together with cheeks, help you speak. They also keep food and saliva in your mouth while chewing. Ultimately, these strong muscles guide and keep your teeth in their proper positions. To read the entire article by Donna Pleis, please visit Colgate.com Family Dental of Spokane Valley Craig Ellsworth, DDS 826 North Mullan Road, Suite C Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 924-1580 FamilyDentalOfSpokaneValley.com
Think back to the days when your tongue served two main functions: licking soft-serve ice cream cones and taunting a sibling when you stuck it out in his direction. But the tongue actually goes beyond melting desserts and young attitude. Here are ten human tongue facts, including some of its functions. The Average Tongue Is Four Inches Long The tongue consists of two parts: anterior and posterior. The anterior tongue is mostly visible and about two thirds of the tongue's total length. The posterior tongue sits near the back of the throat and measures the other one third in length. To read the entire article by Steve Auger, please visit Colgate.com Family Dental of Spokane Valley Craig Ellsworth, DDS 826 North Mullan Road, Suite C Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 924-1580 FamilyDentalOfSpokaneValley.com
The mouth, or oral cavity, is made up of numerous components that work together so that you can breathe, speak, eat and digest food. When you understand these parts of the mouth and how they affect your general health, the significance of oral care takes on a whole new meaning. Here's what these things do for you.
