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 […]
10 Things You Might Miss When You Brush Your Teeth
As a Dentist in Tigard, Oregon, I recommend that all of my patients brush their teeth for a minimum of 2 minutes twice a day. I also recommend daily flossing and the use of a mouthwash. Not only are these hygiene habits essential to maintain good oral health they are also important to your overall […]
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 […]
7 Reasons Tigard Dentist Replaces Old Amalgam Fillings
Tigard Dentist, Dr. Justin Marostica has 7 reasons for replacing old amalgam (silver) fillings. Although Dr. Marostica does not place or use amalgam fillings in his office, he would like his patients to know that replacing an old amalgam filling simply because it is “old’ might not mean that it necessarily needs to be replaced. […]
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 […]
Dentist in Tigard OR: Sealants An Important Part of Your Child’s Oral Health
As a Family Dentist in Tigard OR, I see lots of children or all ages and one thing that I have found to be incredibly important for a child’s oral health are sealants. Some parents are confused when I make the recommendation that their child have sealants and think that their child might have a […]
Dentist Tigard OR: 6 Reasons Why The Dentist Wants To Remove Wisdom Teeth
As a Dentist in Tigard OR, I am questioned quite often about the need to remove wisdom teeth. Wisdom Tooth or the 3rd Molar is the most commonly extracted tooth. Wisdom Teeth or 3rd molar teeth are being considered as vestigial parts of the human body, similar to the human tail bone, as with evolution […]
Tigard, OR Dentist Explains Why Most Crowns Come Off Teeth
One of the biggest emergencies I see as a Dentist in Tigard, OR is “my crown or filling came off”. This is never convenient for the patient and always causes a lot of anxiety since crowns and dental fillings are perceived as permanent. There are several reasons why a crown or dental filling comes off and some […]