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 [...]

Beaverton Dentist, Dr. Justin Marostica of TenderCare Dental was invited by Barnes Elementary School’s SHINE programto talk about teeth. The month of February is recognized throughout the United States as National Children’s Dental Awareness.  It is during this month that dental professionals bring attention to the rising rate in childhood cavities and their prevention. Recent [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]