Dr. Justin P. Rader D.D.S.

Dentist

1223 North Government Way Coeur d'Alene Idaho, 83814 Show map

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Dr. Justin Rader, D.D.S., has always been interested in working with others and creating a comfortable environment for people to visit. Justin's stepfather, Jack Fullwiler D.D.S., has shown him what it is to be a successful and well-respected dentist in the community. Justin found his niche while shadowing Dr. Jack and finding it great to interact with others and play an important part with combining patient needs with his developed skills and mentorship. Justin was raised in Coeur d'Alene, ID and graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1995. He attended the University of Idaho and Boise State University to obtain a B.S. in Biology with a ROTC Commission in 2000. Justin spent five years in the United States Army and served in Iraq in 2004 to 2005 as a counter-intel and interrogation officer. He separated from active duty to pursue a family life with his lovely wife. Justin spent a year at the Panhandle Health District as an Environmental Health specialist more commonly known as a Health Inspector. Dr. Rader is a graduate of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA, 2010. He immediately started working with his step-father. Dr. Rader became the Dental Director for the local Community Health Center where he was employed full time from April 2011 to July 2014. Justin continued to work part time with Dr. Fullwiler and received great dental mentorship. Dr. Rader continues to work part time at the Community Health Center doing hospital dentistry for the developmentally disabled and high anxiety patients. He was the Idaho Panhandle Dental Society President 2012-2013 and received the Idaho State Component President Award for his duties during that time. Dr Rader also volunteers as a board member of the Idaho Dental Foundation and Idaho Oral Health Alliance. June of 2015, Justin was nominated and accepted into the International College of Dentists, ICD, due to his state and local leadership and participation. Dr. Rader purchased his step-father’s practice in August 2014 that he aptly renamed to Generations Dental to honor the family history in the dental world and he works with all generations of patients. Dr. Rader has a great-grandfather, Dr. John Butler, that began dentistry in 1917 in Pennsylvania, followed by his step-grandfather, Dr. Dick Fullwiler, in 1951 and then step-father, Dr. Jack Fullwiler in 1980 in Coeur d Alene, Idaho. While managing his practice, Dr. Rader is a member of the Idaho Army National Guard as a dentist. He also enjoys volunteering at many community events to support veterans and a variety of age groups with the local Panhandle Health District and Community Health Center. Dr. Rader is a member of the local VFW post 889 in Coeur d Alene. Justin has a beautiful wife, Nicole Rader, daughter, son and their dog. He enjoys spending time with them and volunteering with their team activities and events. They enjoy spending time at the variety of lakes in the summer and skiing in the winter. Dr. Rader enjoys bass fishing and working on his golf game. Member: •American Dental Association •Idaho State Dental Association •Panhandle Dental Society – Received Idaho State Component President Award 2012-2013 -Spokane District Dental Society -International College of Dentists, ICD -Idaho Dental Foundation Board Member -Idaho Oral Health Alliance Board Member -Idaho Army National Guard, Medical Detachment -Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 889

Education and Training

BS at Boise State University

DDS at University of the Pacific

Board Certification

Hospital Dentistry and Invisalign

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 15 years of experience

Dr. Justin P. Rader D.D.S.

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Six Reasons You Need Regular Dental Checkups
Having to visit the dentist every six months may not be the appointment that everyone looks forward to, but it is one of the most important ones to keep. If you have found yourself wondering what the point of having regular dental checkups and cleanings really is, we’ve got something for you to...

Abscessed tooth? What could this mean?
An infection in the tooth is different than the rest of the body because the pulp (artery/vein/nerve) are directly encased by the hardest material in the body. So when decay from bacteria eats a hole in the tooth or trauma to the tooth reach the pulp, it begins to die or become necrotic. So now, the bacteria eat the pulp for food and our body wants to get away from the infection, so our immune system dissolves bone around the infection and tries to encase it in thicker skin, thus an abcess. The source of the infection is not gone and we don't have blood supply to the infected area to deliver antibodies or antibiotics in the tooth, it is a chronic infection. It is resolved by removing the dead pulp tissue and dead hard tissue (cavity) from the tooth and restoring it by getting in the canal of the root and sealing it with what is called a Root Canal and Crown. The other way to remove the source of the infection is to remove the tooth if it is not restorable or the patient does not want to do a root canal. The main goal of preventing this from happening is to get regular dental exams/cleanings to identify possible food traps or early cavities before they progress to the pulp in the tooth. READ MORE
What is the reason behind tooth sensitivity?
The teeth will need to be tested to diagnose if the nerve or pulp inside the sensitive teeth are simply swollen and reversible or swollen and irreversible or if the nerve has died. Some people feel the sensitivity more than others, so vitality testing and a dentist exam with xrays will give a better answer. If it is the simplest case of sensitivity, then use a fluoride mouthrinse every night and sensodyne toothpaste everyday and should start feeling better in a few days to a week. Also, a person may need some type of night guard if clenching/grinding your teeth during the day and/or night.... READ MORE
How can I reverse yellowing of my teeth?
Staining of teeth over time is caused by our dark foods and drinks. The high frequency of consuming them makes staining teeth worse faster due to acid contact time on enamel. Teeth need a break between meals to get back to a neutral environment to combat bad bacteria and remineralize. Coffee, tea, soda,energy drinks, wine, blueberries are some of the staining agents. Smoking is tremendously staining due to tar and drying out teeth to make teeth stain easier and nicotine reduces saliva production to keep teeth a little dryer than should be. Medications can dry mouth a bit as well. Saliva aids in getting acids neutralized as well and bathing teeth to remove foods from teeth. But the only way to remove the biofilm like plaque is to brush 2xday for 2 min. each time and floss and use of fluoride mouthrinse at night. Then try some whitening strips and options for whitening at your dental office once you have a healthy mouth. Sensitive teeth could be from multiple reasons and whitening can make them more sensitive. Then reduce frequency of drinks and snacks to just meal times with only water between meals and you may have to find how often you need whitening touch up to maintain the shade of white you want. READ MORE
How effective is clove oil to reduce tooth pain?
Clove oil is used in dentistry. It is called Eugenol. Often used for dry socket in extractions when the clot was pulled out during healing, as eugenol aids in reducing the symptoms. It can be used for symptomatic teeth, but it is only treating the symptoms and will need to be looked at by a dentist in order to get a diagnosis and recommended treatment. READ MORE
I am getting abscesses in my infected tooth. How do I treat them?
An abcess related to a tooth is not resolved the same way an abcess in soft tissue of the body. Antibiotics can calm it down for about a month, but will needed dental treatment from a dentist. With possible options as extraction if the tooth is unrestorable or Root canal and crown to save the tooth. READ MORE
How often will I have to replace my braces?
Braces depend the system used to determine the frequency of changing out parts. Generally, one time per month to get traditional braces with brackets and wires. The clear aligner braces may need changed out every two weeks but visit to a dental office every 4-6 weeks. READ MORE
Can calcium deficiency impact teeth?
Teeth are more than just calcium. It is multiple minerals from our diet that we are concerned about and can be properly consumed through leafy green veggies and other supplements. Daily care and fluoride rinses are encouraged to aid in making the teeth more resistant to acid erosion from regular foods and highly recommended to not sip on drinks like coffee/tea/soda/energy drinks between meals. READ MORE
My tooth in the back is half broken, what should I do?
With symptoms like that, you should see a dentist right away for treatment options. It will need evaluated for possible large restorations in order to save the tooth. If the tooth is not restorable from large decay/cavity or a fracture below the bone level, then it will most likely need extracted and tooth replacement options discussed. READ MORE
Can a gum infection pass to other parts of the body?
When your gums bleed or a wound in the mouth is open, then the saliva and plaque have access to get into your blood stream. If soft plaque stays in the mouth without being brushed off, it will harden up. Both are like houses for the bacteria to live in. It is a biofilm that needs to be removed 2xday so it does not harden and more difficult to remove with out the aid of a hygienist. The bacteria use acid as their byproduct to erode enamel and thus a cavity forms. When they live in the hole of the tooth they created, the they are more difficult to reach and grow more quickly toward the center of the tooth and can eat the nerve for food. It can lead to dead pulp inside the tooth that leads to an abcess and your body trys to fight the bacteria from the very beginning, but we need to give our body a chance by simply removing it when it is soft and allow our mouth to be in a neutral environment between meals with introduction of more soda/coffee/snacks that aid the bacterial growth. Many of the bacteria live these biofilms/plaque and we swallow them over and over or we push them into the blood stream upon bleeding in the gums/abcess... So yes, bacteria of the mouth does spread to the throat/heart and other area of the body through swallowing them and in the blood. READ MORE
How can I close the gap between my frontal teeth?
Braces are usually the best way. Sometimes a filling can be added on each tooth, but a person/dentist will need to look at the aesthetics of the proportions of the tooth at that point. The teeth may look too wide if trying to close too big of a gap. Sometimes, one can get multiple crowns/veneers on the front teeth to fill the gap and maintain some proportions, but that is spendy financially for a small gap and to do to health teeth. If you can, finish with braces/clear tray liners and then maintain it with a retainer. READ MORE
Brushing too hard?
There can be recent abrasion to teeth if switching toothbrushes is too hard, but many abrasions look similar to erosion or abfractions that grooves at the gumline as well. One dentist may see it as your normal and it has not changed for some time, but a new exam will want to cover all concerns and then monitor. It is good to be aware of it and watch with the supervision of your dentist. READ MORE
Front tooth cavity
The best you can do is try to maintain the filling for as long as you can by avoiding staining foods/drinks/smoking right on that tooth. Use of a straw and little frequency of bathing the teeth with such things as soda/coffee/wine/smoking/blueberries can get more life out of a filling. Rinse with water and use of flouride mouthrinse to harden the teeth to make them more resistant to acid erosion from those drink/foods/smoking. And if smoking, it is always best to stop. READ MORE
Can effects from TMJ ever be reversed?
Many people have some time of TMJ function that is affected. It is common for varioius life events as a child, sports, falling, or impact. Once it happens, many people develop a click/pop that is persistent. Try not to encourage it; you don't want it to get more pronounced like a callus getting rubbed will get bigger. It may just be easier for you to get a sore joint now and will need to manage it gently with chewy foods. If it gets sore again or pops/clicks easier, then stay off the chewy things for up to 3-4 weeks, because a joint just takes time for the swelling to go down before you get back to normal use again. READ MORE
How often to use mouth wash?
Daily care and diet play the biggest role in enamel breaking down. Acid erosion happens when we eat, so having coffee/soda/snacks in between meal times can prolong acid wear and tooth enamel breakdown. Reduce that frequency to just meal times, Brush 2xday and floss. Use of flouride mouthrinse each night is good to harden the enamel in order to make it more resistant to acid erosion. And regular dental exam/cleanings to help with areas that may need more attention. READ MORE
Why are some people's canine teeth sharper than others?
It can be the way the enamel developed, but many people do rub their teeth together and cause the enamel to become a sharp edge. It can be smoothed down if it causes trauma to lips and tongue. READ MORE
Do dentists offer services to the uninsured?
Many dental offices offer non-insured dental plans. Others pay as they go. Most of the times, if your oral health is good and doesn't need much work, then it is less expensive to just pay for the 2x cleanings and checkups with X-rays per year. READ MORE
How can I stop pushing on my front teeth when I swallow?
This can be a problem for frequent pressure on your teeth over time. Try to retrain your swallow reflex with your tongue to move back when swallowing. Easier said than done. Use a retainer at night. A clear tray retainer can be made at most dental offices or an orthodontist. READ MORE
I can't fix my teeth sensitivity. What do I do?
When you brush your teeth, spit the toothpaste out but don't rinse with water afterwards. Before bedtime, place a little glob of toothpaste over the sensitivity and you may evaluate your teeth for clenching or grinding habits. An over-the-counter night guard that covers your upper arch of teeth can be purchased and use it for about a month. If you grind through it, then you will need a professionally made night guard. If you grind during the day, try to stop. Easier said then done. Or distract your habits with gum or sugarless lozenges and it may come to a daytime mouth guard on lower that is thin. READ MORE
Very swollen and red gums after routine dental cleaning
Use mouth rinses that are antiseptic and have flouride in them, like a purple Listerine, every night before bedtime. There is a Listerine zero version that has zero alcohol if it burns too much. You may have sensitive teeth and gums, but if daily care is not doing it with brushing 2x per day at 2 minutes each, check on your diet. If there is high frequency of acid consumption (coffee, soda, energy drinks), then your teeth may be demineralized from them. Use them only at mealtimes and then only water in between meals. If this is not an issue, revisit with your dentist to see about possible cavities or different prescription mouthrinse/toothpaste. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Special Interest in Helping Veterans

Faculty Titles & Positions

Local- On the Board of Idaho Dental Foundation and The Oral Health Alliance -

Awards

State of Idaho Component President Award 2013
Idaho State Dental Association President's Award 2017 Idaho State Dental President Brian Crawford, DDS

Professional Society Memberships

International College of Dentists, American Dental Association, Idaho State Dental Association, Idaho Panhandle Dental Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 889, 1st Cav Association, American Legion