In this article, we share a few tips to “spring clean” your dental health routine so your smile is healthy, vibrant, and ready for the new season!
February is American Heart Month – Are You Listening?
February is American Heart Month, an entire month devoted to raising heart disease awareness. 1 out of every 3 deaths in America is caused by heart disease.
Why Comprehensive Dentistry Makes Sense [FREE INFOGRAPHIC]
Comprehensive dentistry is more than just a fancy term. If you have been avoiding the dentist for years, or have been fixing the same dental issues since you were a kid, you will benefit from a holistic approach, also known as comprehensive dentistry. Comprehensive Dentistry = Better Dentistry As you know, most dental […]
How Good Oral Health May Prevent Breast Cancer
Do you notice an increase in pink every October? From politicians to football players to community members, the color seems to pop up everywhere! Since 1985, when National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded, October has been designated as a time to increase awareness of this deadly disease. Pink ribbons – and pink in […]
Flossing: Important or Not? [Infographic]
There has recently been some controversy over the importance of flossing – is flossing really necessary to maintain healthy teeth? Despite conflicting reports, dentists defend keeping flossing a priority. Don’t toss your floss into the trash just yet – there are several sound reasons to keep flossing a part of your daily oral care routine. According […]
Nutrition and Oral Health in our Kids!
March is National Nutrition Month and in honor of this, Smiles Northwest wants to make sure you know the facts. The link between nutrition and children’s and oral health is something we should all take very seriously. Tooth decay is the number one health issue of our nation’s children. For this reason, it is extremely important that […]
Celebrate National Flossing Day with Your Dentist in Beaverton, Dr. Montrose
Do you faithfully floss every day? Or, do you neglect flossing throughout the year, except for the week of your dental hygiene appointment? “You cannot effectively vacuum a house with only one attachment. You need other attachments to get into the nooks and crannies. That’s what floss does.”‐ ADA Spokesman Richard Price, DMD If your […]
Why Dental Checkups Could Save Your Life
You’ve been putting off your dental checkup. Your schedule is crazy and it keeps slipping your mind. Your teeth look fine, so it’s not a big deal, right? Actually, putting off those dental checkups could be putting you at risk for gum disease even if you don’t see any obvious signs of the disease. What’s […]
A Healthy Alternative to Metal Fillings
At Smiles Northwest, providing expert dentistry means that we strive to advance your health as well as promote beautiful smiles. One service we provide that accomplishes both of these objectives is tooth-colored or composite resin fillings. Though mercury silver fillings were the material of choice during most of the past century, we now have a […]