Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s dental blog takes a look at dental x-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of your mouth. These … Continue reading “The brookside dental guide to dental x-rays”
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile makeover, you want people to notice the final outcome – your beautiful smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three important smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile, but are often … Continue reading “What you see and what you don’t”
Hello. We are Dr. Brian Westover DMD and Robert Kowal DDS, experienced Clackamas general dentists serving the greater Portland area. One of the most common requests we get from our dental patients is whiter teeth. We are happy to say that Clackamas dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Oregon, because cosmetic dentistry procedures … Continue reading “Brookside dental can make your whites whiter”
When Dr. Brian Westover DMD and Dr. Robert Kowal DDS crown one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is required to add more support … Continue reading “Royalty at brookside dental in clackamas”
When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is commonly the only way to save the tooth. During a root … Continue reading “Saving teeth in clackamas”
Dental patients in the Portland area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This collection … Continue reading “The future of tooth decay in clackamas”
Have you noticed endless pictures coming out of Hollywood featuring celebrities with perfect smiles, even photos of actors and actresses who didn’t have the best teeth early in their careers? Can ordinary Portland people obtain a celebrity-caliber smile? Absolutely! In recent years there has been a significant increase in the accessibility of state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry … Continue reading “Feel like a movie star with a smile makeover”
Ill-fitting dentures can cause more problems for Portland denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking. Unfortunately, … Continue reading “Live better in clackamas with dental implants”
The reason dentists like potatoes is because they are so “filling” ba-dum ching. Lame joke, I know. But seriously, the wiser our patients are about what they eat, the easier it will be to care for their teeth. It doesn’t have to be potatoes, but the mouth does request that we take a good look … Continue reading “Why do clackamas dentists like potatoes?”
A cosmetic dental consultation is informative and enjoyable. As the patient, you’ll have the opportunity to describe your goals and expectations. If this is your first visit to the practice, you’ll discover whether you feel comfortable with our dentist and other members of the treatment team. Successful cosmetic dentistry consultations help us provide the highest … Continue reading “What’s on your dental wish list?”
