Gentle Dental Care

11/18/2025

Today, we’re proud to celebrating one year with our amazing dental hygienist, Natalia, here at Gentle Dental Care! 🎉

From day one, Natalia has brought compassion, professionalism, and a calming presence to our team and to every patient she cares for. Her dedication to gentle, thorough care perfectly reflects our mission — and we couldn’t be more grateful to have her as part of the Gentle Dental Care family.

Thank you, Natalia, for your hard work, warm heart, and the positive energy you bring to our office every day. Here’s to many more milestones together!

11/17/2025

Today we proudly celebrate Dr. Michael Jangula’s 11-year anniversary with Gentle Dental Care! 🎉 🦷

Dr. Jangula has been a cornerstone of our practice — bringing not only clinical excellence but also kindness, patience, and a deep commitment to our patients’ health and comfort. Over the past decade, he’s helped create countless healthy smiles and built lasting relationships with families in our community.

Outside the office, Dr. Jangula is a dedicated father to two amazing kids and a proud stepfather to a wonderful daughter. His care for others extends far beyond dentistry — and it shows in everything he does.

Thank you, Dr. Jangula, for 11 incredible years of compassion, leadership, and dedication. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Gentle Dental Care family!

11/13/2025

We’ve all been there! Reaching for the mouthwash to end up with an intense burn while using it. Check out this great article that breaks down the ingredients that make up this breath-freshener!

As a friendly reminder, if you find that you aren’t able to tolerate that intense burn… look for alcohol-free washes!

12th Avenue: 208-467-9690
Garrity: 208-466-3597

Why does mouthwash burn? If you're one of the many who feel a sting when they swig, you're not alone. The minty fresh mouth you get as soon as you gargle is great, but is mouthwash supposed to burn? It's good to feel the burn when you go to the gym, but what about when you rinse? So why does mout

11/12/2025

November is TMJ Awareness Month.

Over 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ/TMD issues. Don’t suffer in silence. Please let our staff know if you have any concerns about possible TMJ issues in your life. Together we can work to get you the help you need!

12th Avenue: 208-467-9690
Garrity: 208-466-3597

(📸 obtained from Twitter)

11/10/2025

Myth Monday brought to us courtesy of ISDA today! 🦷

🦷🚫 Think you know everything about dental hygiene? Let’s bust some common myths that might surprise you!

11/08/2025

“Caries (dental decay) is the most common disease in the world, and this study continues to show that.”

We don’t want any of our patients to be part of this sad statistic. Whether it’s the finances, anxiety or lack of time that prevents you from getting in for your restorations, please let our staff know! We have resources such as Care Credit, Nitrous oxide and before/after work hours. Together we can get you back to your healthy, cavity-free smile!

12th Avenue: 208- 467-9690
Garrity location: 208-466-3597

The study, Update on The Prevalence of Untreated Caries in the U.S. Adult Population, 2017-2020, is the most recent, up-to-date study shining a light on

11/07/2025

Are you one of millions who struggle with dental anxiety?!

Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) is an excellent option for individuals like you who battle dental anxiety. With a few medical exceptions, nitrous is safe for all patients and can significantly improve your dental experience.

Please let us know if you are interested in getting the added benefits nitrous can bring to your dental appointments!

12th Avenue: 208-467-9690
Garrity: 208-466-3597

Nitrous oxide can be safely and effectively incorporated into dental practice with proper preparation and equipment maintenance.

11/05/2025

“… Research suggests that skipping meals, particularly breakfast, could potentially hinder the body’s ability to fight off infections and may increase the risk of heart disease.” 🥚 🥞 🍏

Check out this extremely informative article for yet another reason to not skip breakfast!

Thanks ’s RDH for this great info!

New research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that skipping meals, particularly breakfast, could potentially hinder the body's

11/03/2025

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11/02/2025

Don’t forget to set your clocks back this weekend! We look forward to seeing all of your well-rested smiles after that extra hour Monday morning! 😁

(📸 obtained from Pinterest)

11/01/2025

November is National Mouth Cancer Action Month.

“Mouth cancer causes more deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or melanomas.”

Please take a few moment to read over this information from The Community Health of Washington. If you have ANY questions, concerns or worries about anything suspicious in your mouth, please let your dental professional know immediately.

12th Avenue: 208-467-9690
Garrity: 208-466-3597

November is National Mouth Cancer Action Month Mouth Cancer Action Month is held in November every year and is supported by the Mouth Cancer Foundation Mouth Cancer is a Real Threat Mouth cancer causes more deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or melanomas. Mouth cancer pat...

10/31/2025

Patients, YOU’RE the one that WE want 🎵

Sufficient to say our North office knocked this year’s “GREASE” Halloween theme out of the park! In&Out, poodle skirts and a 1942 Chevy Roadster….need we say more?!

Happy Halloween!