How Dentures Can Change Your Life
Ever wonder how dentures can change your life? Well, it’s time to learn then. Have A Healthy Smile: Enjoy a happy smile for pictures at social events without people noticing that you are using dentures. You are definitely going to leave them wondering how you maintained your incredibly beautiful set of teeth! Improve Your Self-Esteem: […]
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Is my bad tooth salvageable?
The prospect of losing a damaged, decayed or otherwise-compromised tooth is quite daunting. Meet with our experienced dentists and we will closely analyze your unique tooth to determine if it can be salvaged or if a replacement is the better course of action. Let’s take a quick look at what is considered when making a […]
Is Invisalign a better option than braces?
Plenty of people are still under the impression that conventional braces are the only means of straightening crooked teeth. Thanks to advances in dental technology, Invisalign is now available to move wayward teeth back into place and even correct spacing issues. Though Invisalign has the potential to cost more than regular braces, its merits are […]
What are the steps for dental implant install?
There is a common misconception that the addition of dental implants is egregiously painful or takes a year to complete. The truth is the process of osseointegration necessary to add dental implants to the mouth typically takes six months or less. Furthermore, the installation of dental implants is relatively painless. Let’s take a quick look […]
The Best and Worst Ways To Get Whiter Teeth
No one wants a smile showing discolored, dingy, or yellowish teeth. Our smile is the first thing people notice when they meet us. In fact, there is a strong correlation between our self-esteem and having whiter teeth. Anyone considering whitening their teeth needs to discuss the risks with their dentist. Those risks include sensitivity and […]
What Does Counting Have To Do With My Gums?
Let’s say you are experiencing bleeding gums and sensitivity while brushing. While going to the dentist isn’t your favorite activity, the blood on your toothbrush convinces you to stop procrastinating. Gum disease might run in your family, and you don’t want to start wearing dentures before age 50 like some of your older relatives. You […]
What are the differences Between an Endodontist, Orthodontist, Periodontist and Prosthodontist
Tender Care Dental in (With several locations serving the Portland metropolitan area), provides a comprehensive array of dental services. Those services employ the skills of four main dental specialties: the endodontist, orthodontist, periodontist, and prosthodontist. The differences between those specialties are in their definitions. Each term combines the suffix “-dontist” meaning “dealing with teeth” with […]
What To Expect At Your First Dentist Appointment
If you’ve moved to the Portland area recently, you’re likely in the market for a new dentist. But visiting a new dentist for the first time can seem daunting or uncomfortable for many. Perhaps you have some negative memories associated with a less-than-stellar dentist from your childhood, or maybe you’re in the roughly 60% of […]
What Are The Risks of Over Whitening Your Teeth?
No one wants a smile showing discolored, dingy, or yellowish teeth. Our smile is the first thing people notice when they meet us. In fact, there is a strong correlation between our self-esteem and having nice looking teeth. Anyone considering teeth whitening their teeth needs to discuss the risks with their dentist. Those risks include […]