When you step into Leavitt Dentistry in Pocatello, ID, you’ll know you've found the perfect place for your family’s dental care. Our dentist and his expert team works with patients of all ages. Our friendly staff will help younger children feel comfortable when visiting the dentist, and they will teach children how to properly brush and floss to prevent cavities and gum disease.

Each member of your family will be given their own unique dental plan. We take x-rays and recommend bi-yearly cleanings and examinations to monitor your oral health. Younger children need regular visits to ensure their permanent teeth are growing in correctly. Adults need regular visits to prevent serious oral health concerns that could lead to extractions and painful treatments.

A focus on preventive dentistry helps you maintain the highest standard of oral health while limiting dental expenditures. A partnership between you and our team pays dividends, protecting your smile now and well into the future.

At home, prevention may include brushing and flossing twice a day. But many strategies and oral health aids exist that may fit your situation even better. Often patients are surprised to learn that a particular toothpaste, rinse, or specialized toothpick will serve them best and make all the difference in their efforts. Our team can help customize solutions that enhance your daily efforts, often turning frustration into smiles at the healthy changes that occur.

Your diet plays a critical role in oral health as well. Acidic foods and drinks can accelerate deterioration of your teeth, and certain foods can enhance the health of your supporting jawbone and gums. Our team believes in bringing your efforts and ours into balance for optimum health.

And of course, regular dental exams and cleanings prove vital in preventing decay and gum disease as you keep daily habits consistent. With a proactive approach, together we can prevent minor issues from becoming major procedures.

The most common forms of sedation used in dentistry are inhalation, oral, and intravenous sedation. While making dentistry much easier for you, it is important to understand that they are not pain-killers, and regular numbing medications still prove essential. But sedation will make every part of your treatment more enjoyable if you’re anxious.

Talk to our office about your dental anxiety and concerns. We will use the right sedation treatment and will work with you to ensure you are relaxed and comfortable during dental procedures.

Not many years ago, losing a tooth left you with few options for replacement. While permanent teeth should provide a lifetime of function, it doesn’t always end up that way. They may be lost from an accident, deep cavities, or gum disease. And since teeth start as a full set, even one missing tooth may disrupt the complex function of chewing, the first step in digestion. As teeth slowly lean and migrate into extra spaces, wear and cracking from excessive forces often create escalating problems.

We provide dental implant options designed to restore your smile. Working with the latest technology we will assess the current bone level of your jawbone to determine if you will need additional treatments to strengthen the jaw prior to the implant. After the dental implant surgery is complete, we will create a crown in our office and permanently attach it to the abutment, giving you a brand new tooth once again!

Cosmetic dentistry deals with repairing your smile and improving the overall look of your teeth. Leavitt Dentistry specializes in several cosmetic dentistry procedures designed to restore your confidence in your smile. Cosmetic dentistry procedures are often tied into restorative dentistry as we use dental crowns, veneers, and dental implants. However, there are a number of additional procedures we can provide to improve your smile including teeth whitening, teeth straightening, tooth-colored fillings, aligners, and more. Contact our office to schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry and restoration needs.