We could tell you what we think makes Bend Dental Group special. We could talk about our long history in the community, our approach to comprehensive care, or the wonderful people who make up our team. However, we think it’s better to hear it from the people sitting in the dental chair.
Your mouth is home to an entire community of microorganisms. That might not sound particularly appealing, but bacteria are a normal part of a healthy mouth. In fact, hundreds of different types of bacteria can live on your teeth, tongue, gums, and other oral surfaces.
We understand the temptation: A stubborn package won’t open, your hands are full, and your teeth are conveniently available. Unfortunately, using your teeth to tear open packaging, loosen a knot, crack something hard, or do any other job better suited to a tool can lead to chips, cracks, and damage to existing dental work.
Breathing, swallowing, speaking, and even the resting position of your tongue may seem like simple things your body handles automatically. The muscles involved in those everyday functions can have a bigger impact on oral health than many people realize.
We all have those little things we know we should do every day. Drink more water. Get enough sleep. Move our bodies. And, of course, brush and floss our teeth. Do we get every single one of them right every single day? Probably not! And that is perfectly okay.
Your bite is the way your upper and lower teeth come together when you close your mouth. When everything is working in harmony, you probably never think about it. When your bite is under stress, even simple activities like chewing, talking, or waking up in the morning can become uncomfortable.
When your gums are healthy, they form a protective seal around your teeth that helps keep harmful bacteria where they belong. If that seal weakens due to gum disease, bacteria can move below the gumline and begin affecting the tissues and bone that support your teeth. The good news is that many gum problems can be managed successfully, especially when they’re found early.
Preventive care is one of the simplest investments you can make in your overall health. Professional cleanings, routine examinations, and diagnostic imaging help us monitor changes and provide recommendations before treatment becomes more extensive.
Every week, we hear questions that start with:
“Is this normal?”
“Should I be worried about that?”
“Do I really need treatment?”
And honestly, we love when patients ask questions. The internet is full of dental advice, but not all of it is accurate, and sometimes the simplest questions are the most important ones. That’s why we put together answers to some of the most common questions we hear from patients right here in our practice.
Time is something we all try to manage carefully. Between work, family, and daily responsibilities, finding space for multiple dental visits is not always easy. When treatment requires more than one appointment, it can quickly disrupt your routine. CEREC® technology offers a different approach, one that is designed to make dental care more efficient while still delivering high-quality results.