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My Teeth Hurt When Eating Candy (Why and What to Do About It)

Posted by on March 3, 2021

Why does eating sweets make my teeth hurt? Candy makes your teeth hurt when your enamel has been worn down by any variety of poor brushing practices, especially brushing too hard. Eating acidic foods (such as candy) will also have a negative impact on your enamel, slowly wearing down that hard layer of protection. Candy […]

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What Does a Cavity Look Like?

Posted by on February 1, 2021

Many of our patients (or people who are not yet patients), wonder: “Can I tell whether or not I have a cavity without going to the dentist?” It’s a fair question, but before we continue we should take a second to point out that cavities are a serious dental condition, and if you do suspect […]

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Gresham Oral Cancer Screening

Posted by on December 28, 2020

WHEN PEOPLE GO TO THE DENTIST, it’s generally because they have a toothache, they need some dental work done, or they want to get their teeth cleaned. Of course your dentist will make sure you don’t have any cavities, but what you may not realize is that regular dental exams could actually save your life. Let’s take […]

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How to Clean Your Own Teeth

Posted by on December 18, 2020

Our work as a Gresham family dentist means that we do a lot of teeth cleaning. But what we do doesn’t count for much without diligent care at home. Fun fact of the day, did you know that 25% of adults do not brush their teeth twice a day, increasing their risk of developing tooth […]

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants

Posted by on November 9, 2020

Whether because of accident, age, or lack of care, at some point in our lives, many people will face the unwelcome prospect of losing a tooth. At that point, a decision needs to be made on the best solution to replace that tooth artificially. In most cases the dentist will have two options; dental implant […]

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Commonly Asked Questions About Fluoride

Posted by on October 14, 2020

Within recent years, there has been active controversy about the use of fluoride in Portland, Oregon’s drinking water. Much fear over the fluoridation of water is due to a lack of understanding about its role in teeth health. Whatever decisions you make about the role of fluoride in your dental health program should be made […]

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Teeth Whitening Q&A

Posted by on September 14, 2020

At Main St Dental Gresham, we get a fair amount of questions from our patients about teeth whitening. Here are a few of the more common ones, along with some basic answers. If you’d like to learn more about modern teeth whitening methods, contact us today to start the conversation – our techniques can have […]

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The Relationship Between Dental Health and Heart Health

Posted by on June 30, 2020

While there is much to be discovered about the surprising relationship between heart health and dental hygiene, the facts that are forthcoming are fascinating! Self Magazine: “Gum Disease Is No Joke” The ADA and SELF MAGAZINE came out with an article titled “Gum Disease Is No Joke!” Stating that information from the Centers for Disease Control […]

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IV Sedation Dentistry Q&A

Posted by on May 20, 2020

Overview of IV Sedation Dentistry from a Certified RN Anesthetist Here are responses to some of Main St Dental’s IV sedation dentistry frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions or for quick help, please call our offices. What is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation or sleep dentistry is the application of anesthetics to not only […]

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Main Street Dental is Supporting GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers

Posted by on May 19, 2020

STEP TO ACCEPT 2020 Every step matters, because every life matters! Who or what will you step for? Main Street Dental Gresham is going to Step to Accept because we believe in GiGi’s Playhouse and its mission of global acceptance for all. Please help Main Street Dental Gresham support GiGi’s by donating to our page […]

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