Bad breath treatment at brookside dental

Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Brian Westover DMD and Robert Kowal DDS of Brookside Dental, a full-service dental office in Clackamas, Oregon. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant and potentially embarrassing condition. Halitosis is caused by the bacteria that live on and around your teeth, gums and … Continue reading “Bad breath treatment at brookside dental”

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Brookside dental guide to healthy tooth enamel

Here at Brookside Dental, we want your teeth to last a lifetime! Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is non-renewable so it is vital to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Daily teeth and gum care is the best way to protect tooth enamel. Even though every Portland … Continue reading “Brookside dental guide to healthy tooth enamel”

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6 easy ways to eat like a dentist in clackamas

There is nothing that influences your smile as much as your eating habits in Clackamas, Oregon. Develop good eating habits and your Portland dentist will smile down on you too. Patients in Gladstone, Gresham, and Oregon City would do well to follow the example of a dentist in what and how they eat. 1. Rinse … Continue reading “6 easy ways to eat like a dentist in clackamas”

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Avoid tooth loss in clackamas

Do you know the most common cause of tooth loss among Portland adults? The answer is gum disease. While this may be startling to Portland, Gladstone, and Gresham residents, there is a bright side: Gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups with your Clackamas dentist are … Continue reading “Avoid tooth loss in clackamas”

Does my gresham dentist treat bad breath?

When my Gresham dental patients ask me if mouthwash cures bad breath, I tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling mouthwashes in … Continue reading “Does my gresham dentist treat bad breath?”

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Have your dessert, clackamas!

Your Portland dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but he or she will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles … Continue reading “Have your dessert, clackamas!”

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