Good Oral Hygiene and Regular Dental Care Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease You might get away with having very few symptoms of gum disease in its early stages, but sooner or later, the telltale signs will appear. We hope that you never see those signs because you’ve heeded our near constant recommendations about good […]
Talk to Your Dentist About Prophy and Periodontal Cleaning If you visit this blog with any regularity, you know that the professionals at Downtown Dental Associates of Portland feel strongly about the importance of preventative dental care. In fact, we think it can’t be overstated: Good home care and regular cleanings and dental exams will […]
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...
