Dental Health Information
Dental Health and Nutrition Information Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S. and founding partner Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A. is concerned about your entire health and nutrition and...
View ArticleHealth and Wellness
Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S. continues to search for better methods of health and well-being for our patients and for our customers of our online store. Health is defined as the state...
View ArticleSchool Talks on Dental Health Education
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A. and his staff offer school talks to provide dental health education to children and teenagers ages 3 to 18. Dr. James G. Hood and his staff are professionally trained in...
View ArticleHalloween, Sugar, and Your Child’s Dental Health
Yes, Halloween is rapidly approaching and parents often avoid talking about the amount of sweets consumed during this holiday period. Limit the amount of time in which teeth are exposed to sugar...
View ArticleFruit Leather – A Healthy Alternative
Fruit leather is a treat that kids love! It is a healthy substitute for candy. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that dried fruit is like eating sticky candy. It stays on the teeth longer than...
View ArticleFebruary is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Hello February! Today begins National Children’s Dental Health Month. The importance of oral health is difficult to overstate. Good oral health can extend your life by 10 years, according to Dr. Mayo...
View ArticleFluoride and Dental Health
Fluoride is a compound formed by one or more atoms of fluorine, a water-soluble element (the 13th most common element in the earth’s crust). Fluoride is a trace mineral found in most water supplies...
View ArticleFluoride – Topical and Systemic Treatments
Fluoride is one of the most abundant and chemically reactive elements on earth. Many foods (including certain teas, red wines, meat, fish, eggs and cheeses) contain high amounts of fluoride. Everyone...
View ArticleHolidays and Dental Health
WOW! The Christmas holiday is rapidly approaching, which catches people off guard on how quickly 2011 ends and 2012 is upon us. In the hustle-bustle of the hectic holiday season, many may forget about...
View ArticleCriss-Cross Let’s Floss
Most people would do well to floss more frequently. Brushing should be done twice daily as a minimum. Flossing however, if done well, is sufficient once daily and preferably done before bed or whenever...
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