Good Dental Hygiene is Even More Important When You Have a Retainer or Bridge We preach about flossing and good dental hygiene a lot at Downtown Dental Associates of Portland, but we know it’s not the highlight of your day. We do it because we also know what a big difference it makes in the […]
Ongoing Dental Care is Critical for Early Treatment and Preventing Problems As with so many other things in life, it’s the same with cavities: You can choose to spend a little time and money now maintaining your teeth, spotting cavities early and having them treated. Or you can wait until the cavity grows in size […]
Don’t be fooled by the label “100 percent fruit juice.” Drinks advertised in this way might seem like a healthy choice, but these drinks may be doing more harm than good. In fact, fruit juices contain sugar that can lead to tooth decay. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)...
Nearly everyone has at least one habit that they wish they could break. Did you know that some of them can affect your oral health? Here are a few common habits and tips for how to break them. 1. Nail Biting Why it’s harmful: Your dental health may...
