Dental Questions & Answers in Post Falls, ID

7 Day Dental Smiles provides comprehensive dental care for children, teens, adults and families in Post Falls, Idaho. Our services include preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, periodontal care, root canal treatment, dental implants, sedation dentistry, emergency dentistry and other general dental services.

Contact our office at 208-773-8388 to ask about current new-patient availability and schedule an appointment with our team.

When choosing a dentist, consider the services you need, office hours, location, available technology, financial options and whether the practice can provide ongoing care for you and your family. You may also want to learn more about our dentists and the services available at 7 Day Dental Smiles.

Yes. 7 Day Dental Smiles is open 7 days a week, including Sundays. Call 208-773-8388 to ask about current appointment availability and the services available that day.

Yes. 7 Day Dental Smiles is open on Saturdays as part of our 7-day schedule. Call our team to ask about available appointment times and services.

Weekend appointment availability depends on the schedule and type of treatment needed. Contact 7 Day Dental Smiles to ask about Saturday or Sunday appointments for your dental care.

7 Day Dental Smiles is open on Saturdays and Sundays and provides emergency dentistry. If you have severe tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth or another urgent dental concern, call 208-773-8388 to discuss your symptoms and available appointment options.

Yes. Our dentists evaluate urgent dental concerns such as severe tooth pain, broken or cracked teeth, dental infections, swelling, knocked-out teeth and lost fillings or crowns. Learn more about our emergency dentistry services.

Call 7 Day Dental Smiles if you have severe or persistent tooth pain. Until your appointment, gently rinse your mouth with warm water and floss around the tooth to remove trapped food. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the tooth or gums.

Handle the tooth by the crown rather than the root. If necessary, rinse it gently without scrubbing, keep it moist and contact our office immediately. Prompt attention may improve the possibility of preserving the tooth.

Seek emergency medical care for difficulty breathing or swallowing, severe or rapidly increasing facial or neck swelling, heavy uncontrolled bleeding, serious facial or jaw trauma or other potentially life-threatening symptoms. Many tooth-related emergencies can otherwise be evaluated by a dentist.

Save the filling or crown if possible and avoid chewing on the affected tooth. Do not use household glue to reattach a crown. Call 7 Day Dental Smiles so our team can arrange an evaluation.

Yes. Dental insurance is not required to receive care at 7 Day Dental Smiles. Patients without dental insurance can ask our team about available financial options and our in-house dental membership plan.

Available payment and financing options may depend on the treatment you need. Visit our financial options page or contact our team for current information.

Yes. 7 Day Dental Smiles offers an in-house dental membership plan for individuals and families who do not currently have dental insurance.

No. The membership plan is not dental insurance. It is an in-house dental savings plan that applies to eligible services provided by 7 Day Dental Smiles.

The current plan includes designated exams, X-rays and preventive services at no additional charge to members, along with a 15% reduction on other eligible dental services provided by 7 Day Dental Smiles under the terms of the plan.

No. The current membership plan does not have a waiting period. Contact our office for complete plan details and current enrollment information.

Yes. Our dental implant services may include replacement of a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth and implant-supported restorations. Learn more about dental implants.

Dental implants are small posts placed in the jawbone to replace the roots of missing teeth. Once ready for restoration, an implant may support a dental crown, bridge or implant-supported denture.

Yes. Depending on your needs, implants may support individual restorations, an implant-supported bridge or an implant-supported denture.

Many adults with missing teeth may be candidates for dental implants. Gum health, bone support, medical history and the location of the missing teeth are among the factors our dentists will evaluate.

Yes. 7 Day Dental Smiles offers sedation dentistry for patients who may benefit from additional help relaxing during dental treatment. Our dentists can discuss the sedation options currently available and determine whether sedation may be appropriate.

Sedation may help some patients who experience dental anxiety, fear of treatment or difficulty remaining comfortable during appointments. Our dentists will review your health and treatment needs before recommending sedation.

Sedation may help some patients with a sensitive gag reflex feel more relaxed and better able to tolerate dental treatment.

Your level of awareness depends on the type of sedation provided. Our team will explain what to expect before treatment begins.

That depends on the type of sedation used. Some forms of sedation require a responsible adult to drive you home. Our team will tell you in advance whether transportation is necessary.

The appropriate cleaning schedule depends on your oral health and risk of gum disease. Many patients receive routine cleanings regularly, while patients with periodontal disease may need more frequent maintenance. Our dentists can recommend a schedule based on your needs.

Routine dental exams give our team an opportunity to check your teeth, gums and other oral tissues for changes or problems that may need attention. Preventive visits may help identify concerns before they become more complicated.

Plaque is a sticky film that forms on the teeth. If it is not removed through brushing, flossing and professional care, it can contribute to cavities and gum inflammation.

Clean between your teeth regularly using floss or another interdental cleaning method recommended by your dentists. Daily cleaning between teeth can help remove plaque from areas a toothbrush may not reach.

Our cosmetic dentistry services may include professional teeth whitening, dental bonding, veneers and other treatments intended to improve the appearance of your smile.

Some patients experience temporary sensitivity after teeth whitening. Our dentists can discuss ways to reduce sensitivity and determine whether whitening is appropriate for your teeth.

Dental bonding uses tooth-colored resin that is shaped and bonded directly to the tooth. Veneers are thin restorations placed over the front surfaces of teeth. The best option depends on the type of cosmetic change you want, your oral health and the condition of the tooth.

Whitening treatments change the color of natural tooth structure but generally do not change the color of existing fillings, crowns, bonding or veneers. If an existing restoration no longer matches your smile, our dentists can discuss possible options.

Depending on the size of the space, your bite and your goals, options may include dental bonding, veneers or orthodontic treatment. Our dentists can evaluate your smile and explain the available choices.

Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing or replacing damaged, decayed or missing teeth. Treatment may include tooth-colored fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures and other restorative options.

Cavities are areas of tooth decay caused when acids produced by bacteria damage tooth structure. Treatment depends on the size and location of the decay.

The appropriate filling material depends on the location and size of the cavity, bite forces, appearance and other factors. Our dentists can discuss whether a tooth-colored filling or another restoration is appropriate.

Replacing a missing tooth may help restore chewing function, maintain the bite and reduce unwanted movement of neighboring teeth. Options may include bridges, dentures or dental implants.

Root canal treatment removes infected or damaged tissue from inside a tooth. The tooth is then cleaned, sealed and restored as appropriate.

When a tooth can be predictably preserved, root canal treatment may allow you to keep the natural tooth rather than remove it. Your dentists will evaluate the condition of the tooth and discuss the advantages and limitations of each option.

Symptoms may include severe tooth pain, prolonged sensitivity, pain when biting, swelling or a recurring bump on the gums. These symptoms can have different causes, so an examination is necessary to determine the appropriate treatment.

Yes. Our denture services may include complete dentures, partial dentures and implant-supported tooth-replacement options depending on your needs.

Complete dentures replace all teeth in an arch, while partial dentures replace several missing teeth when some natural teeth remain.

Yes. Dental implants may be used to support certain dentures and provide additional stability. Our dentists can determine whether an implant-supported option is appropriate for you.

Bleeding gums may be related to gum inflammation or periodontal disease and should not be ignored. Our dentists can evaluate your gums and recommend appropriate preventive or periodontal care.

Plaque and tartar buildup around the teeth and gums can contribute to inflammation and periodontal disease. Other health and lifestyle factors may also affect gum health.

A deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, is a periodontal treatment used to remove plaque and tartar from below the gumline and clean the root surfaces of affected teeth.

Advanced periodontal disease can damage the tissues and bone that support the teeth. Early diagnosis and ongoing periodontal care may help manage the condition and protect oral health.

7 Day Dental Smiles provides dental care for children and families. Contact our team if you have questions about your child’s age, treatment needs or whether a particular service is available.

Routine exams and cleanings give our team an opportunity to monitor your child’s developing teeth, check for cavities and discuss brushing, flossing, fluoride and other preventive needs.

Fluoride may be recommended based on your child’s age, cavity risk and oral health. Our dentists can determine whether fluoride treatment is appropriate.

Dental sealants are thin protective coatings placed over the chewing surfaces of certain teeth to help protect grooves that are more difficult to clean.

A tooth extraction may be recommended when a tooth is severely damaged, infected or cannot be predictably restored. Our dentists will evaluate whether the tooth may be preserved with another treatment first.

Dry socket is a complication that can occur after a tooth extraction when the protective blood clot at the extraction site is lost or does not develop normally. Contact our office if pain becomes severe or worsens several days after an extraction.

Wisdom teeth are the third molars located at the back of the mouth. Depending on their position, available space and oral health, they may remain in place or require evaluation for removal.

Orthodontic treatment focuses on moving teeth and improving their alignment and bite. Depending on your needs, treatment may involve clear aligners, braces or referral to an orthodontic specialist.

Clear aligners are removable trays designed to gradually move teeth into planned positions. Whether you are a candidate depends on your bite, tooth alignment and treatment goals.