The treats of the Halloween season are just hours away, so we figured it would be an extraordinary time to discuss the significance of oral health before you get too involved with your candy haul. October is a not only a month about beasts and ghouls, it is National Dental Hygiene Month.  What [...]

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The practice of handing out treats at Halloween is a long-dated tradition; first originating in the medieval period as young children would go door to door praying for household souls in exchange for treats.  This evolved in the 1930’s as those households offered treats to children so that [...]

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As with many aspects of life, prevention is the best course of action.  Exercise prevents heart and health problems, seat belts prevent loss of life, even door locks prevent intruders.  Your oral health is no different.  Prevention is the key to a healthy mouth.  At our Gresham [...]

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It’s rotten when your summer has to be interrupted by tooth pain.  It keeps you up at night, and even ruins your appetite while tempting summer treats cause sensitivity issues.  So what is causing your tooth to hurt?  Luckily, our Gresham dentist is on hand to help diagnose the pain[...]

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Similar to fingerprints, your teeth are different and unique.  They are uniquely shaped, have various grooves and narrow crevices, and never match another’s.  These crevices however, easily become vulnerable when you don’t brush and floss your teeth.  With summer officially here, [...]

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