Happy Valentine’s Day from your Tigard Dentist
Tigard Dentist Dr. Justin Marostica would like to wish you and all his patients a Happy Valentine’s Day. Tigard TenderCare Dental is celebrating by giving a rose to all their patients who are scheduled for an appointment today. Thank you to all of our wonderful patients. If you or someone you know needs dental care […]
Tigard Dentist experience with Rheumatoid Arthritis and TMJ
Are you wondering about Rheumatoid Arthritis and TMJ? Tigard Dentist Dr. Justin Marostica recently had an experience where TMJ (tempro-mandibular joint) pain was found to be Rheumatoid Arthritis. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone of the skull, which is immediately in front of the […]
Dental Needs of the Elderly
The dental needs of the elderly, like their medical needs, should be constantly evaluated as there are many correlations that exist between the two. The oral cavity, like other parts of the body, is subject to problems of chronic diseases associated with the aging process. In 1967 it was reported that the elderly have the […]
How to Instruct Preschool Aged Child to Clean Their Teeth
We often get questions from anxious parents about how to properly instruct their preschool aged child how to clean his or her teeth. We believe that young children can take some responsibility for their oral health. Tooth cleaning should be encouraged as another activity the child can begin to master. We counsel parents to slowly […]
Tigard Dentist Achieving Beautiful Smiles with Invisalign
Tigard Dentist Dr. Justin Marostica has had a tremendous amount of success achieving beautiful smiles using the teeth straightening system Invisalign. Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom made series of aligners created for you and only you. These aligners are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you […]