Why Does The Dental Crown On My Tooth Taste Bad?

Why Does The Dental Crown On My Tooth Taste Bad? Is a question that Tigard Dentist Dr. Justin Marostica gets from his patients on occasion. Sometimes the answer isn’t that easy and the truth is that it could be a few things. Most of the time it is not a good sign!! Occasionally a patient […]

4 Things Your Dentist Won’t Tell You Unless You Ask

Taking care of our teeth is ingrained into all of us at a young age. We all know that brushing and flossing daily is important, yet so many people don’t do it regular. Here at TenderCare Dental, we love seeing our patients take pride in their smiles. But even for those of us who take […]

Portland, OR Dentist Discusses Prevention and Treatment of Oral Disease

Oral health is essential to general health and quality of life.  It is a state of being fee from mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, gum disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other diseases or disorders that limit an individual’s capacity in biting, chewing, smiling, speaking, and psychosocial wellbeing. […]

Portland, OR Dentist Discusses the Causes and Prevention of Bad Breath

One of most popular questions I get asked as a dentist in Portland, OR is what causes bad breath, and what can be done to prevent it from occurring. 90% of the cause of bad breath originates in the mouth. It is caused by the bacteria naturally found in the mouth. The bacteria break down […]

Dentist Tigard OR: 5 After School Snacks for Your Teeth

As a Dentist in Tigard OR, I not only think after school snacks should be healthy for their bodies but also for their teeth.  So I have come up with 5 after school snacks that will be good for your child’s teeth.  It is important that their diet be well rounded and adhere to the […]

Dentist Tigard OR: Why Grills Can Be Harmful to Teeth

It seems that Pop Stars and Rappers are starting the Grills comeback, but as a Dentist in Tigard OR, I want them to know why Grills can be harmful to teeth.  First of all, Grills are a type of jewelry that is worn over the teeth.  It is typically removable and can be made from […]

Tigard OR Dentist: Oral Hygiene Advice For One Direction’s Harry Styles

Recently Harry Styles the teen heart throb from boy band One Direction posted a Vine video of him brushing his teeth.  But he may need some Oral Hygiene Advice. As a Tigard OR Dentist I would like to offer Harry a few pointers that might help him improve his oral hygiene and maintain those pearly […]

Tigard Dentist: 5 Reasons Brushing Your Teeth Can Save Your Life

Tigard Dentist, Dr. Justin Marostica, knows that brushing your teeth can literally save your life.  We all know brushing your teeth removes unwanted plaque and bacteria which can lead to things like cavities and gingivitis, but recently studies have shown that by simply brushing our teeth can help limit life threatening diseases. Proper brushing is also […]

Portland, OR Dentist Explains The Causes of Tooth Wear

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. That being said, it can be damaged or worn away. The 3 main causes of tooth wear are abrasion, attrition, and erosion. Abrasion of tooth enamel occurs primarily from over-aggressive teeth brushing, and is most noticeable at the gum line where the enamel is the […]