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Portland OR Dentist | Be Wary of These Beverages

By Downtown Dental Associates / November 20, 2019 /

It’s common knowledge that plenty of beverages are not good for your health. The excessive amounts of sugar, caffeine, or alcohol found in a lot of popular drinks have well-documented impacts on your body. However, you may not be aware of the immediate impacts that these beverages can have on your teeth. Below is a…

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Portland OR Dentist | 5 Teeth Sensitivity Myths

By Downtown Dental Associates / November 13, 2019 /

Do you suffer from regular sensitivity? Teeth sensitivity is often misunderstood, but our dental team can help you find relief. We’re here to separate the fact from fiction in sensitivity. MYTH: People’s teeth are supposed to hurt when they bite into cold or hot foods. Feelings of sensitivity when eating hot or cold foods should…

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Portland OR Dentist | Ow! Your Guide to Canker Sores

By Downtown Dental Associates / November 7, 2019 /

A canker sore can make eating, drinking, and talking difficult and even painful. Maintaining your oral health by brushing and flossing may also be difficult with a sore in your mouth, but keeping up with your daily oral hygiene routine is an important step in the healing process. We’ve put together a short guide to…

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Portland OR Dentist | How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health

By Downtown Dental Associates / October 25, 2019 /

During pregnancy, it is essential that you don’t neglect your oral health. A fluctuation in hormones can cause drastic changes in your mouth. Oral health complications have been linked to increased risk in other significant overall health issues. Here are the most common oral health problems, how they can affect your pregnancy, and how to…

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Portland OR Dentist | I Chipped a Tooth! What Can I Do?

By Downtown Dental Associates / October 17, 2019 /

It usually starts pretty innocently. You’re biting into your favorite hard candy and suddenly you realize that there’s one little hard piece in your mouth you can’t seem to dissolve. You check it out and fear overcomes you when you see it’s a little chipped piece of a tooth. Enamel may be one of the…

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Portland OR Dentist | Oral Cancer Risk Factors

By Downtown Dental Associates / October 10, 2019 /

During a comprehensive dental examination, our team will look for signs of oral cancer. Early detection is key with oral cancer. If caught early, most forms of oral cancer are treatable. Our dental team is trained and educated to identify oral cancer. Everyone is susceptible to the disease, but some groups of people are at…

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Portland OR Dentist | Dentistry – Past, Present, and Future

By Downtown Dental Associates / October 3, 2019 /

“Tooth worms” are the cause of tooth decay. That was the headline of a Sumerian text from around 5,000 B.C.E. Fortunately, the dental industry has evolved since then and we know “tooth worms” don’t exist. Here’s how dentistry has evolved into the comfortable, safe, and beneficial science of today. In the Beginning Did you know…

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Portland OR Dentist | Repair Your Smile with Dentures

By Downtown Dental Associates / September 28, 2019 /

Our dental team is pleased to provide high-quality removable dentures to new and existing patients who have experienced the loss of some or all of their teeth. These dentures are custom-crafted to fit the individual patient’s mouth and specific tooth replacement needs. They provide both a cosmetic and functional replacement solution for tooth loss. To…

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Portland OR Dentist | 12 Reasons to See Your Dentist

By Downtown Dental Associates / September 23, 2019 /

Don’t wait until you’re in pain to see your dentist! Most people make time to clean out the house, car, garage, or closets at least twice a year. Why not include your oral health on your “to do” list? Schedule an Appointment Now! Regular professional cleaning and examinations are essential to maintaining optimal oral health.…

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Portland OR Dentist | Restoring Smiles with Veneers

By Downtown Dental Associates / September 20, 2019 /

About 1 in 4 adults in the United States feels embarrassed by the look of their smile. Our dental office is proud to offer porcelain dental veneers to new and existing patients. Our doctor has the training and experience to provide porcelain veneers to patients who wish to restore a whiter, healthier, more even look…

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