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 [...]

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 [...]