Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder marked by interruptions and pauses in breathing during sleep that is caused by the physical obstruction of the airway. This limits or blocks the ability for air to flow into the lungs. As the person continues to try and breathe, the airway constricts no matter how hard…
At Hymas Family Dental here in Spokane Valley, Washington, we are constantly trying to become a better dental practice. Becoming the best dentist in Spokane Valley is no easy objective, so we ask our patients what they love about Dr. Hymas and his team and how we can improve. Here is one response that we…
No matter how often you brush and floss, regular checkups with a dentist is key for improving and maintaining a healthy smile. Most everyone has had a bad experience with a dental professional that has either left their mouth sore, uncomfortable or with a bad taste after poor customer service or outrageous prices. That’s why…
Dr. Hymas strives to be the best dentist in Spokane Valley while building a dental staff that can create a safe and healthy environment for families here in the valley. It’s not always easy to help entire families, but the best way to promote dental hygiene within a family is to begin by training the…
At Hymas Family Dental, we hear horror stories about dentures and dental implants. That they are either too uncomfortable, painful or simply keep slipping out! If you can relate in any way to this next story, call Dr. Hymas today! Here is what Catalina wrote to us about after remembering her grandfather’s experience with dentures:…
We love to hear feedback and stories from our patients and their families. This stories hits home and explains the importance of thorough dental hygiene and regular visits to your favorite dentist in Spokane Valley, Dr. Chet Hymas. Shawn wrote, “I was sitting in the dental chair and the appointment was taking a little bit…
Summer time is all about being outside, taking pictures, eating your favorite picnic lunches and rocking out on vacation. All of these activities are hard to do if you suffer from dental pain, discomfort or a smile that doesn’t compliment the rest of your look. Instead of hiding your smile or avoiding your favorite foods…
What is a cavity? “Well, it’s a… ugh… actually. I don’t really know!” Even though we here the word “cavity” quite often when at the dentist, most patients don’t know what it really is. A cavity is a when a hole in our tooth that is caused by germs called plaque. Plaque is a slimy…
[protectedcontent]This content is owned by Business Promotion, LLC, and may only be used by clients on our servers.[/protectedcontent] Did you know that dental caries are the most common chronic disease of children? 25% of children between ages 2 and 5 suffer from tooth decay and 50% of adolescents suffer from cavities! That’s why we are…
With the coming of a new year, people tend to have an optomistic view of the world and of their life. Individuals begin to ponder how they would like to better themselves and the world around them. At Hymas Family Dental, we want to help our patients reach their new goals and ideals. This passion…
