Best Foods for a Bright Smile
An apple a day can keep the dentist at bay, and it’s not the only dietary choice to keep your smile healthy. Learn the best and worst foods for your teeth.
Tooth Trivia
How much do you know about the oral tools you use every day? Test yourself with this fun tooth trivia that dives into historical facts about dental health, as well as some modern need-to-know information.
How Tough Are Your Teeth?
From hard-as-nails enamel to a powerful bite, your teeth are tough. Here’s what you need to know about your strong smile and how to keep it that way.
Mercury Free Fillings Offer a Better Alternative
Amalgam, or silver, fillings are the traditional treatment for stopping the progression of tooth decay, but mercury-free fillings offer a safer alternative.
All About Sedation Dentistry
Ever experienced anxiety about visiting the dentist? Sedation dentistry may be for you! Find out how sedation dentistry can help ensure a stress-free visit.
3 Tips for Cleaning Braces
When you have braces, proper dental care is more important than ever before. These three tips will help you maintain your best oral health.
Can Toothpicks Cause Tooth Problems?
Are toothpicks the best choice for cleaning teeth? Learn how toothpicks can impact your smile, and what alternatives may be gentler on your teeth and gums.
I would rather Jump Out of a Plane than go to the Dentist
We all know going to the dentist can be scary, but for “Jane the Virgin” star Gina Rodriguez, she would rather jump out of a plane. Gina Rodriguez freely admits her fear of the dentist during an interview with David Letterman saying, “When I was a kid, I had a dentist that would strap me down… I was […]
Strange Dental Trends
It used to be that the only alterations that were made to your teeth were necessary ones. Before the latest trends in dental modification came along, people got their cavities filled, their cracked teeth fixed and maybe they got a bridge, but we never dreamed we’d be seeing things like jewels, grills and tattoos on […]
Movie Glasses At our Tigard Dental Practice
Dental anxiety is the number one reason most people avoid going to the dentist. Dr. Justin Marostica at your Tigard TenderCare office is passionate about making his patients feel comfortable. Dental anxiety, or dental phobia, is the fear of dentistry and receiving dental care. It is estimated that 75% of adults in the United States […]