Sleep apnea is a disorder that results in the momentary cessation of breathing throughout the night. These involuntary pauses in breathing might seem like a small thing, but for some people, they occur 60 or more times per hour for a duration of up to 30 seconds each time… That’s almost FOUR hours of no breathing in an eight-hour time …
Read MoreOral Hygiene Tips From Your Dentist in Portland
In these uncertain times, everyone has placed a bigger focus on hygiene and clean spaces. But for dental practices – including at Gifford Family Dentistry, your dentist in Portland, hand and respiratory hygiene are concepts that always have and will continue to have great importance to all of us. The health and safety of our patients, teams, families, and community …
Read MoreYour Emergency Dentist in Portland Wants You to Be Prepared
It’s an emergency! Do you know what to do to save a tooth until you can see an emergency dentist in Portland? Kids of all ages play hard, and dental emergencies will happen. So, to help you be prepared, we’ve compiled a list of the common oral injuries we see at Gifford Family Dentistry and how to treat them until …
Read MoreMissing Tooth? Build A Bridge – A Dental Bridge!
Improving your smile enhances more than your appearance. True, repairing structural problems like missing teeth with a dental bridge can only make you look better … even your best. But when function is restored, so will your ability to chew, speak, and socialize freely, helping you to feel more relaxed and able to shine! It’s a fact: some people do …
Read MoreDental Crowns Can Make Your Smile Your Crowning Glory!
At Gifford Family Dentistry, our dentist in Portland follows the golden rule: we treat our patients the way we would like to be treated. It’s important to us to provide you with real information, explain our recommendations, and give you time to absorb them before making treatment decisions. We understand that just as milestones like marriage, graduations, and retirement involve …
Read MoreDental Sealants Help You Save Money & Protect Your Family’s Smiles
At Gifford Family Dentistry, as a dentist in Portland, I routinely recommend dental sealants for kids because their chewing teeth have folds and buckles that trap food, which is often missed by their budding brushing habits. Sealants can effectively reduce the occurrence of cavities. The best part? Adults of all ages can benefit from teeth sealants too. According to the …
Read MoreDental Amenities For Comfort & Peace Of Mind
When you visit Gifford Family Dentistry, we work hard to ensure your visits are calming and comfortable – and this includes providing a variety of options to choose from if you’d like a little distraction during your treatments. Personal TV Monitor With Choice Of TV Shows, Movies, Or Music How do you prefer to pass the time while having your …
Read MoreTechnology From Your Portland Dentist To Help You Feel Calm And Comfortable
At Gifford Family Dentistry, when we consider what dental technologies to invest in, the one thing we always consider is how you’ll benefit. Sure, bright, shiny toys are fun to learn about and use, but if you or our team doesn’t benefit, we’d rather invest in something that helps you enjoy more comfortable and convenient visits. Here are some of …
Read MoreAll This Can Be Prevented With Kid’s Dentistry in Portland
Cavities can destroy more than your child’s smile – and to honor Children’s Oral Health Month, we’d like to share some of the ways tooth decay can affect your little (and not so little) ones. Dental caries among our youngest children has become an epidemic. More commonly called cavities or decay, for generations it was assumed that cavities were just …
Read MoreTeeth Whitening In Portland For Your Most-Beautiful Smile
Start smiling with white teeth Have you ever noticed that the bad guys in movies always have stained, yellow teeth while the heroes have a glamorous, gleaming smile? White teeth have long symbolized youth, vitality, wealth, and power – on screen and in real life. Why are we so conscious of other people’s smiles as well as our own? Perhaps …
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