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How To Keep Your Smile White
Keeping your smile brilliant is one of the most important things in many people’s lives. We all would like to have our teeth look our best and show our pearly whites to world. So here are a few simple fixes to help convert your grin from dingy to vivid with just a few easy steps.…
Tooth Loss Linked to Decline in Mobility, Memory
In recent years, a growing amount of research has found compelling links between an individual’s oral health and his or her overall long-term health. Studies have found compelling evidence that suggests poor oral health increases an individuals’ risk of a number of chronic illnesses, including heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Now a new study has…
Last Minute Tooth-tastic Gifts
Running late on holiday shopping? Afraid your kids’ stockings will be empty this year? Just interested in including a little “health education” into your gifts this year? Look no further! Your Gladstone OR dentist, Dr. McDowell, has got it figured out for you. Books If you are a parent of small children, you may have…
Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving from Your Gladstone, Oregon Dentist!
McDowell Family and Cosmetic Denistry knows that with all this great food around, it might be easy to forget how important maintaining your oral health is, even– or especially– over the holidays. To help out, we’d like to offer the following tips. Skip the carbs Yes, with the holidays there are more sweetbreads and cookies than…
Tips on Maintaining Healthy Teeth During the Fourth of July
Imagine it’s this Friday – Fourth of July. Juicy burgers, iced drinks, and sweet desserts tempt you at those neighborhood barbecues. It’s hard to say that you’ll avoid all foods that are unhealthy for your teeth, and you don’t have to. But being conscious of teeth-damaging foods…
Dealing With Your Sensitive Teeth
Many people suffer from sensitive teeth, which can make even the most mundane activities, such as eating food or drinking coffee, painful. This is due to the enamel of the tooth surface being worn away and leads to the exposure of the teeth roots through cavities, cracks or chipping in your teeth. If you frequently…