As your family dentist in South Portland, Dr. Todd Beck knows that toothaches and tooth pain can be incredibly uncomfortable, interrupting your daily routine and affecting your overall well-being. But why do they happen? Here we’ll explore five common causes—and solutions—so that you can better understand what’s going on in your mouth. You May Have…

At South Waterfront Dental, your trusted South Portland dentist, we want to make it easy and relaxing to make your dental appointments and keep them because your oral health makes a difference in your looks, your confidence and most importantly, in your health. Regular dental screenings are also crucial for your overall health, including detecting…

Dealing with TMJ pain can be a daily struggle. Luckily, effective modern treatment options can change your experience of a painful, popping, clicking, grating jaw. South Waterfront Dental offers excellent support plus innovative Botox treatments to treat TMJ in Portland. What Is TMJ? TMJ/TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) affects the joint connecting the jaw to the…

At South Waterfront Dental, we want you to feel the confidence that a beautiful, healthy smile can give. That’s why we’re so excited to offer SureSmile® Clear Aligners at our South Portland dental office.    If you’re looking to treat mild-to-moderate issues with spacing, bite alignment or crooked teeth, SureSmile could be the answer you’re…

Dealing with dental anxiety can be challenging, but finding the right dentist in Portland can make a huge difference.    At South Waterfront Dental, you’ll find a family dentist in South Portland who provides gentle and compassionate care for patients of all ages. Anxiety doesn’t go away in one day or one visit. Luckily, there…

While Dr. Beck and the South Waterfront Dental staff in South Portland highly recommend our patients visit twice a year for checkups, you may wonder why such regular visits are necessary. Especially when you routinely receive a healthy, cavity-free diagnosis. But there are some very important reasons to visit your dentist on a regular basis.…