Whether you are one of the Clackamas folks who goes willingly for your check-up, or are hesitant about getting dental work done, Brookside Dental has opened its doors to smiling patients since 2011. We give straightforward answers about the cost of dental implants, the price for a crown, and the average cost of veneers for … Continue reading “Dental confidence or caution in oregon?”
Hello, I am Dr. Brian Westover DMD and Robert Kowal DDS. Welcome to my Oregon City dental blog. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. I have dedicated my professional life to creating perfect smiles. If you are not satisfied with … Continue reading “This is the year for a new smile!”
Huh? Yep, it’s true. It’s a great time to have ugly teeth because unprecedented cosmetic dentistry provides several procedures to turn ugly to unbelievably beautiful. Teeth whitening can benefit almost every adult. Years of staining can be magically erased in a day at your Clackamas dentist’s office or over a few months with an affordable … Continue reading “It’s a great time to have ugly teeth!”
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”
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”
Hello Clackamas! Do you want brighter, whiter teeth? Most people notice their teeth dulling as the years go by, but some foods, drinks, and even mouthwashes can stain teeth at any age. OTC tooth whitening products like kits, strips, or toothpastes may slightly lighten stains, but for a truly beautiful smile, see Brian Westover DMD and … Continue reading “How bright can you shine?”
At Brookside Dental, our Clackamas patients are treated like family. We are Dr. Brian Westover DMD and Robert Kowal DDS and our relationship with our patients is paramount. You know what puts a smile on our faces? When we use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile makeover for one of my patients. Brookside Dental we guarantee you quality … Continue reading “At brookside dental we treat you like family”
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by your Oregon City, Portland, or Gladstone dentist? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing … Continue reading “Test your cosmetic dentistry IQ”
Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many so-called Portland cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. Gresham dental procedures such as tooth replacement prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking. Myth #2: A Oregon City Dental Bridge is the Only Way to … Continue reading “Common myths about cosmetic dentistry”
Today’s post looks at the complex process required to construct a dental crown. Dental crowns can be constructed with metal, ceramic (porcelain), plastics, or varying combinations of these. We will describe the process used to create a porcelain crown, though the steps are similar to those used for other materials. Modern porcelain crowns are a … Continue reading “Behind the scenes: dental crown fabrication”
