The tongue should always be examined by not only by your physician, but by your dentist as well.  Most dentists will take a long look at the tongue; they will look at the shape, size, all surfaces, and even its color.  Ancient and even modern Chinese medicine indicates that the tongue is a primary indicator [...]

Tigard TenderCare Dental office is finally completed.  We owe a huge thank you to Laraine Thompson, Scott Cook Construction, Beaverton Dental Equipment and Suppy, PM Consultants, and all of our staff for helping us with the concept, layout, and design. We are very happy with the final outcome and feel it has met all of [...]

When a tooth is knocked out, we should try and preserve the tooth and take it to the dentist immediately. Time is the major factor if it is going to be saved.  The sooner the tooth is brought to the dentist the higher chance of reimplantation and likelihood that the tooth will be saved. As [...]

I am like many of you; I am always looking for a way to save money. Especially as the price of gas increases daily and the price of a gallon of milk goes through the roof. As a practicing dentist in Portland, Oregon, I see and treat many children, whose own dental care and expenses [...]

MLB Hall of Fame baseball player Tony Gwynn recently underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his parotid gland.  Although doctors say there is a limited connection between Gwynn’s cancer and smokeless tobacco. Tony Gwynn blames his battle with cancer on years of using smokeless tobacco which he freqently placed in his right cheek. The parotid gland is [...]

Valentine’s Day is the time of year to get that special someone in your life that romantic gift you have always wanted to give them.  Most of us, me included, usually resort to the usual, flowers, chocolate, something lacey, etc.  However, this year I want to encourage you to think outside the Valentine’s Day box and [...]

Most dentists will agree that you should change your toothbrush every 3 months. Studies show that after 3 months of normal wear and tear, toothbrushes are much less effective at removing plaque and bacteria from the teeth and gums. The bristles of the toothbrush will begin to breakdown and lose their effectiveness at getting into [...]

On February 1, 2012 TenderCare Dental’s Dr. Justin Marostica was the first dentist in Portland, Oregon to place the latest dental implant from Zimmer Dental Inc: Trabecular Metal Dental Implant. Dental Implant History  Attempts to replace missing teeth with implanted materials have been observed in ancient human remains, and documented experimentally and clinically in dental [...]

Dentures are very delicate and may break if dropped even a few inches. Stand over a folded towel or a basin of water when handling dentures. When you are not wearing them, store your dentures away from children and pets. Like natural teeth, dentures must be brushed daily to remove food deposits and plaque. Brushing [...]