Good Dental Care for Pets

February is National Pet Month! Dentist in Portland Dr. Todd Beck and the office mascots Cadyn and Willie (pictured above) encourage patients to provide good dental care for their pets during the month of February and all year long. Foundational Dental Care for Pets Providing good dental care for pets is very similar to maintaining…

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Beating Bad Breath

Dental health not only is good for teeth, but also for your breath. When people have bad breath, also known as halitosis, it can make even the most mundane encounters difficult in your personal and professional life. Often bad breath is a sign of poor oral hygiene and other routine life choices, including diet. Read…

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Fighting the Cold and Flu

Cold and flu season have taken hold around the country, according to recent reports from the CDC. While you might not connect the cold and flu to your twice-a-year teeth cleaning, the Portland dentists and staff at South Waterfront Dental are concerned about each patient’s overall health. When you take good care of yourself, you…

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What Does Your Mouth Say About Your Health?

Your mouth gives SW Portland, Oregon dentists like Dr. Todd Beck and Dr. Jacob Morrow at South Waterfront Dental a lot of information about your overall health. The state of your teeth and gums may offers answers to questions you may have regarding what you see when you open your mouth and say “aaahhh.” Why Is…

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The Best Ways to Care for Your Teeth!

Good oral health begins at home!  While regular visits to your dentist for check ups and cleanings are important, it won’t do much good if you are not taking care of matters in your own bathroom.  Here are  a few recommendations from Dr. Todd Beck at South Waterfront Dental to help you keep your choppers…

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