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YOUR TOP DENTAL QUESTIONS…ANSWERED!

We get a lot of great dental questions everyday and we will answer our most popular ones with you here today! Are Dental X-Rays Safe? Most dental offices today (including our office) utilize digital dental x-rays, which use approximately 80-90% less radiation than traditional X-Rays. In the doses that your dentist prescribes, these X-Rays are

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Straight teeth benefits, Invisalign, braces, healthy smile

10 SURPRISING BENEFITS OF LIFE WITH STRAIGHT TEETH

Having straight teeth gives you more than just cosmetic benefits. Here are 10 surprising ways life can be more worry-free with straight teeth. 1) Higher Self Esteem Likely, the most obvious benefit of straight teeth is the increased self-confidence that comes with a healthy, beautiful smile. Increased self-confidence affects every aspect of life. 2) Fewer

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HOW DOES SUGAR AFFECT YOUR DENTAL HEALTH?

We all know that eating too much sugar isn’t good for your health in general, but do you know how eating too much sugar affects your teeth? It is not the sugar alone that causes tooth decay, but rather the process that happens after you eat the sugar. According to the National Institute of Dental and

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KEEP PORTLAND’S TEETH WEIRD

SEVEN weird facts about teeth that you probably didn’t know!  1.  “Tatooth’s” are on the rise! Tattoos…on your teeth?!?! Tattooths are fancy dental crowns that are made with your won kick of personality. Why get a plain white crown when you could get your favorite band member placed on your tooth? Hmmmm…Now that’s weird.  

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FIVE EASY WAYS TO GET A BEAUTIFUL WHITE SMILE

FIVE EASY WAYS TO GET A BEAUTIFUL WHITE SMILE Here’s The Lowdown: Visit your dentist regularly! We will remove stain and build up that are hiding those natural pearly whites. We will monitor and evaluate your oral health and address any issues that could become problematic. Use an electric toothbrush. Studies have shown that electric

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GIVING THANKS FOR GOOD ORAL HEALTH

We here at Moreland Neighborhood Dental have a lot to be thankful for. We wanted to reach out and say ‘thanks’ to you for supporting us in the past and into the next year. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month Is there an association between gum disease and diabetes? For the nearly 30 million Americans

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sick, mouth, dental health

IS YOUR MOUTH MAKING YOU SICK?

Is Your Mouth Making You Sick? Several research studies have suggested that periodontal disease is connected to variety of other diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. Scientists believe that inflammation may be the basis for the link between these systemic diseases. What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is

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6200 SE Milwaukie Avenue

Portland, OR 97202

503-235-7000

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