As dentists in Tigard, at Total Health Dental, we refuse to compromise on the level of quality care we offer. Part of that commitment is the use of diagnostic technologies because they provide many advantages for you – our valued patient. In this blog … I’ll talk about the technology that helps us better determine the state of your oral …
Read MoreInvisalign Or Braces? Which Is Best For You?
Have you been considering Invisalign treatment for a straight and beautiful smile? Maybe you want to compare this clear orthodontics option to traditional braces before visiting our general dentists in Tigard at Total Health Dental? If your teeth are crowded or crooked, it can affect your appearance, the way you smile, and even influence the way you behave around others …
Read MoreOrthodontics in Tigard Help You Smile With Confidence
If your teeth aren’t as straight as you’d like, protrude past your lips, or bite unevenly, this could be affecting more than the appearance of your smile. Traditional orthodontics or Invisalign from your dentist in Tigard at Total Health Dental can help you avoid the perils to your oral health that come with misaligned teeth. When your teeth are… Too …
Read MoreOral Cancer Awareness – Early Detection Saves Lives
As a dentist in Tigard, we have the expert skill and training to detect many diseases of the mouth, including oral cancer. Did you know that one American dies every hour from oral cancer? In fact, more people die from head and neck cancers than either cervical or skin cancer. And because two-thirds of oral cancers are discovered in the …
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update
On March 20, 2020, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued a far-reaching Executive Order that requires Oregon dentists (along with other medical providers including doctors and veterinarians) to cease providing non-urgent care for their patients. We are still open for emergency dental treatment. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, or have any questions, please call our office as soon as possible. Your safety and …
Read MoreInlays Or Onlays … For Your Smile?
Have you ever heard someone mention dental inlays and onlays? If not, that’s OK! Many people are unfamiliar with this restorative treatment … until they visit us. Some background … Gold inlays were primarily used to restore tooth structure affected by decay. Nowadays, they are used the same way but are available in undetectable tooth-colored materials, including ceramic/porcelain and synthetic …
Read MoreKid’s Oral Health Month
February Is For Kids Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? It all began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio on February 3rd, 1941, with the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8th, 1949. Now, more than 75 years later, every February, the message of the importance of oral health goes …
Read MoreAdults Orthodontics in Tigard Can Save Your Smile
If your teeth aren’t as straight as you’d like, protrude past your lips, or bite unevenly, this could be affecting more than the appearance of your smile. Invisalign® in Tigard, Oregon can help you avoid the perils to your oral health that come with misaligned teeth. When your teeth are… Too Tightly Spaced You’ll find it’s harder to fit floss …
Read MoreA Worry-Free Visit At Your Tigard Dentist
Many people don’t look forward to going to the dentist. Are you, or someone you love, one of the 15% of people who experience dread when it comes to their appointment at their dentist in Tigard? Dental fear can be due to a previous bad experience, challenging developmental or anxiety disorders, an intellectual disability, or simply fear of the unknown. …
Read MoreYour Dentist In Tigard Wants To Keep You Free Of Gum Disease!
You may have periodontal disease and not even know it. We’re not trying to scare you, but … according to the American Academy of Periodontology, nearly half of American adults – or 64.7 million people age 30 and older – have it. And many don’t know it. Also known as gum disease and “the silent killer,” it can lead to serious …
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