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As your dentist in Southwest Portland, our team at South Waterfront Dental wants all our patients to understand the connection that exists between our oral and overall health. In recent years, a growing amount of research has found that individuals who suffer from poor oral health have a significantly higher risk for a variety of…

You’d have to be the best dentist in Portland or possess superhuman willpower to never give into those occasional cravings most of us have for something a little sweet. In fact, for most Americans, the only thing we have a harder time resisting than the need for something sweet is the jolt that comes from caffeine.…

With the recent anniversary of 9/11 having just past, our team at South Waterfront Dental would once again like to pay our respects to the brave men and women who risked their lives as first responders on that fateful day. Many first responders made the ultimate sacrifice trying to nobly help those in peril, and…

A recent study has found a connection between gum disease and an increased risk of several types of cancer in postmenopausal women. Most troubling to your family dentist in Portland is the fact that researchers also found this increased risk also applies to women who have never smoked. Periodontal disease – a severe form of…

When it comes to taking care of your oral health, you can never take too many precautions. Trying to avoid tooth decay and gums disease requires paying daily attention to your teeth and gums. Failing to brush and floss for just a few days allows bacteria to buildup in your mouth that can damage the…

When it comes to protecting the health of your teeth and gums, no habit plays a more important role than brushing. Of course brushing without toothpaste would be like trying to fly a kite without a string, so you need to carefully select the right brand that best meets your oral health needs. With an…

Your Portland, OR dentist at South Waterfront Dental has always tried to stress three primary areas for patients to focus on in order to promote a lifetime of quality oral health. We brush to keep our teeth looking their best, floss to keep our gums healthy and happy, and we schedule regular exam and cleanings…

Want to lower your risk of heart disease? Then take a look at the health of your teeth, and get ready to receive some Portland dental care if you don’t like what you see. A recent study published in the American Journal of Medicine found that individuals who brushed with toothpaste designed to fight plaque…

Years of munching and crunching on our favorite foods can wreak havoc on even the healthiest of smiles. Whether due to dental decay, oral trauma, or an underlying condition, the placement of a dental crown may be needed to help restore a tooth’s form and function. As a CEREC dentist in Portland, Dr. Beck and…

As your family dental care Portland provider, patients of Dr. Beck should know that no habit has a worse impact on your long-term oral health than smoking. In addition to increasing your risk of oral cancers, smoking also significantly raises your risk of gum disease and tooth decay, while also causing persistent bad breath and…