Sensitive teeth are a very common occurrence amongst the patients at TenderCare Dental in Portland, Oregon.  Unfortunately, sensitive teeth can be hiding a more serious condition such as receding gums, enamel abrasion, over whitening of teeth, or worst of all cavities. If you avoid eating ice cream, drinking ice water, or a hot cup of [...]

Who would have ever thought that the week of March 25-31st is Root Canal Awareness Week?  Who comes up with this stuff!  Well, we at TenderCare Dental in Portland, Oregon want help you celebrate this amazing week with 5 tips on how to properly celebrate the wonderful experience of having a Root Canal. Get the Root [...]

Fluorides are one of the most important components in the development of teeth and other hard tissues of the body.   If Fluoride is not given in proper doses it can have a great level of toxicity and lead to destructive problems. The week of March 18-24 happens to be the 50th Anniversary of National Poison [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]