Six Bad Habits to Avoid for a Healthier Smile
In this post, discover six habits to drop to enhance your oral health.
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Waterpick vs Traditional Floss
Flossing is often overlooked but is one of the most effective at-home practices to keep your smile clean and healthy. When it comes to floss, many people are familiar with traditional floss. However, the Waterpick flosser has gained popularity in recent years. Read our blog post where we compare the two and what they offer.
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Why Our Portland Office Is Right for You!
Are you looking for a new dentist in Portland? Well, we’d be honored if you considered Trillium Dental. But you don’t have to just go off us saying that. We’re happy to share a few reasons why we think our Portland office is right for you. Read our blog post for details!
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How Mouth Bacteria Can Be Helpful & Harmful
Some people immediately hear the word “bacteria” and think it must be all bad but that’s not the case. There are bacteria that can lead to infection and disease, but there’s also bacteria that helps our body function the way we want it to. Check out our blog post for a look at how oral bacteria can be both helpful and harmful.
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Cold Weather & Teeth Sensitivity
Have you ever stepped outside your house in the dead of winter, felt the cold air on your face, and experienced a tingling sensation in your teeth? This happens more often to people than you might think, and it’s not just some random coincidence! Read our blog post to find out why cold weather causes tooth sensitivity.
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Three Things to Consider When Choosing a Dentist
For some people, dental visits are merely a check off the to-do list. For other people, the dentist is part of their mission to remain healthy and smile big. No matter where you fall on the ladder, good oral health plays a vital role in your overall health and well-being. Take a look at our blog post for three things to consider when choosing a dentist.
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How to Handle a Dental Emergency Calmly
Emergencies happen. And when they do, it’s hard to keep calm. Check out our blog post for tips on how to handle a dental emergency, calmly.
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When Should I Get an Oral Cancer Screening?
It’s estimated that 24 people die a day from oral cancer — that’s one person every hour. Read our blog post to find out when you should get an oral cancer screening.
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How to Handle a Dental Emergency
An emergency of any kind can really derail your day. While there’s no way to ensure that you won’t experience any kind of dental emergency, read our blog post where we let you know what to do in case one occurs so you can act fast and save yourself from worse damage.
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What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer
Did you know that according to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk of developing oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer is 1 in 60 for men and 1 in 140 for women? While we’re not trying to make you worried, we believe that information is power and that it’s a good idea to know the basics of oral cancer so you manage any potential risk you may have of developing it. Read our blog post for details!