Have you ever felt like you were doing everything you could and still not able to make it through a dental check up without a cavity? Here’s a couple of possibilities and some suggestions: Snackers and sugary drink sippers, chronic Altoid users, People who suck on lemons – all these tend to lead to increased …
Does your blood pressure rise when you receive “that call” from your Dentist confirming your next appointment? Does your mind start to come up with every possible excuse to cancel because the fear and anxiety of what that appointment may entail? Colgate reports 15% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of their “phobia/anxieties,” …
You’ll notice something different when you walk through the doors at Wilsonville Dental Group. First off, it doesn’t smell like a typical dental office; and that’s a good thing! Whether it’s our subtle warm apple pie lotions, or the fragrance of fresh cut flowers, you’ll notice that we are working hard to create a safe, …
Our response to the ADA Press Statement on the Frequency of Dental Visits Read More »
The Oregon Board of Dentistry has recently amended their recommendations for conscious and general sedation. Starting July 1st, all patients undergoing sedation for a dental procedure must be have an additional monitor in place— an End-tidal CO2 monitor. The good news for you is that here at Wilsonville Dental Group, we have been using End-tidal …
Attention all patients considering IV sedation for your next dental procedure Read More »
Here is an interesting article on why toothpaste causes orange juice to taste bitter.
Attention dental patients who are taking warfarin (coumadin) for prevention purposes after a stroke… New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology state that you can continue taking your coumadin when you come in for a routine dental visit or minor dental procedure! Talk to your primary care provider and dentist to see if these …
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