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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

TenderCare Dental in Tigard, Oregon is proud to announce that they have moved to a new location still in Tigard. We are now located on the corner of Pacific Highway and Main Street. Although we have moved you can expect to receive the same quality care delivered tenderly at our new office. Our staff has [...]

We all have bad breath at some point during the day. It can be bad morning breath, after eating a garlic filled lunch, or at the end of a long day.  So, how do we get rid of bad breath? The obvious ways to get rid of bad breath are brushing and flossing our teeth.  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]