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As your Portland family dentist, it is our goal to make our clinic a sanctuary of dental health and hygiene. When you need your teeth taken care of, want to learn more about dental care, and help prevent future problems, we are the place you should turn to for effective solutions. Being a family dentist…

A teeth cleaning can help you to get rid of bad breath and plaque buildup. When your teeth have plaque on them, they are at risk for tooth decay. Plaque build up is also one of the biggest causes of bad breath because it harbors smelly bacteria. A teeth cleaning can knock out both of…

As a cosmetic dentist, we regularly answer questions about our practice and our approach to dental care. Many patients want to know what the difference is between a cosmetic dentist and a general dentist. To begin with, there is not much of a difference when it comes to completing dental school. All dentists start with…

While you may be dreading your root canal, you will be happy to know the procedure is not nearly as bad as some people may believe. In fact, it is not the actual procedure that causes pain but the infection within the tooth root that is painful. The root canal procedure eliminates this pain and…

Cosmetic dentistry is a field of dentistry that can treat both the appearance and functionality of one's teeth. There are a large variety of issues that can affect one's smile and lead to low self-confidence. We can help enhance any part of a smile that people dislike from size and shape to shade and position.…

Chipped teeth do a lot more than ruin your smile. They can lower your confidence which in turn affects how you interact with others in your personal and professional life. Then, there are the potential medical issues you could end up having to deal with if you end up with chipped teeth and fail to…

As a family dentist, the most precious thing to us is the ability to help families develop and maintain healthy smiles. Over the course of several years, we have worked with many families and many generations within those families. We see a host of different challenges that vary based on the age of the person…

If you have a sudden dental emergency, we can assist you and provide immediate relief. As an emergency dentist in Portland, we see all types of patients needing emergency care. It is a common misconception that only people who do not visit the dentist regularly, end up with an emergency. While it is true that…

There are a lot of common myths and fears that people have about visiting the dentist. Most of these come from common folklore and from exaggerated tales of what patients have experienced. Fortunately, these myths are nowhere near the actual truth of the matter. For the majority of patients, a trip to the dentist is…

As a pediatric dentist, we understand that there are few visits as important or as impactful on a child, as the very first time they step foot in a pediatric dentist's office. First impressions make up a large portion of how we all see the world, and this visit is no exception.For a child who…

We can provide you with a dental restoration that is strong and durable. Whether you crack, chip or lose an adult tooth, dental restoration is the solution. We have a variety of cosmetic dentistry solutions we can use to do so, including dental bonding, dental veneers, dental crowns, a dental bridge, and dental implants. Regardless…

If you are wondering how to choose a dentist, you are already on track to improving your oral health. Finding a dentist and scheduling the first appointment is a critical step to keeping teeth and gums healthy today and in the future. Now, the challenging part is finding the right dentist that can care for…