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 [...]

By Dr. Andrew Thompson, of Banks TenderCare, North Plains TenderCare and NW Portland TenderCare. When I meet a new patient for the first time, I always ask them if there is anything they wish they could change about their smile.  The most popular answer I get? You guessed it…. whiter teeth. You would think that [...]

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 [...]