For both parents and children, a trip to the dentist can be a little intimidating. At Inland Family Dentistry, we understand this common problem and we're here to help you face it head on. From the initial meet and greet, we strive to create a comfortable experience for children that inspires excitement and laughter rather than tears and fears. From the adult side of things, we work to educate loving parents about the importance of dental hygiene and routine visits for their kids, creating a solid foundation for a future full of healthy smiles. The Importance of Dental Hygiene As a parent, it's important that you instill lifelong dental hygiene habits in your children. When babies are born, they already have their full set of 20 primary teeth that don't begin to show until they're between 6 months and 1 year, fully coming in by age 3. During this time, being proactive about your child's dental health is the best way to ensure everything is on track so they don't experience any developmental problems later on. This includes making sure their gums are healthy before the first teeth even begin coming in, and taking proper care of their oral health...

Happy holidays everyone! Just a short post to wish everyone well over the holidays and best of luck in the new year. We will be out of the office December 22 and will return January 2. We are periodically checking messages. If you are a patient of Dr. Goyer or Dr. Coe and experiencing a dental emergency, please call (509) 525-7250 and select option 2 and one of the doctors will return your call as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year. Remember, the new year also brings insurance changes, so please keep us updated as benefits may change in the new year. We do our best to research your coverage prior to your appointment. Safe travels. Be merry!