Preventing oral health problems like tooth decay and periodontal disease starts with a consistent daily routine. It’s important to brush your teeth each morning and night with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. It’s also important to thoroughly floss between each your teeth as well as along the gumline. It’s also worth noting that adding a simple tongue cleaning to... read more »
Dentures are great options when you want to replace your missing teeth and enhance your smile. Are you interested in them? If so, don’t hesitate to call Cowles Dental Care at 503-255-1506 and schedule an appointment! Dr. Lee J. Cowles, DMD and our dental team will be happy to meet with you, examine your smile, and determine if this is... read more »
Healthy diets create healthy smiles. Knowing what foods to eat will not only promote a healthier overall lifestyle, but it will improve the health of your teeth and gums as well. Various foods and drink choices could lower your risk for tooth decay and gum disease, and even potentially strengthen your tooth enamel. Listed below are healthy food choices to... read more »
Improve your smile with the assistance of teeth whitening treatments. With teeth whiteners, you can alter the color of your smile with gel systems designed to remove deep stains and discolorations. Listed below are the three most common versions of teeth whitening methods you can choose from: - If you choose to have your teeth whitened out of the dentist... read more »
Preventing cavities requires optimum dental tools and a clean, healthy diet. If your dental tools are not operating correctly, or cannot function as required, bacteria and plaque can be missed or simply spread around in your mouth and leave your teeth susceptible to enamel erosion. Likewise, the diet you have can influence which ingredients find their way into your mouth,... read more »
Supersize your smile with dental implant treatments. With dental implants, you can have natural-looking implants installed directly into your jawbone for a durable bond. A complete smile awaits with dental implants and their many wonderful benefits: - Dental implants can be molded and shaped to fit comfortably in the spaces left behind by missing teeth. - When your implants are... read more »
Are you prepared to lose your pearly whites as you age? Have you been told that your teeth will simply weaken as you grow older? Fortunately, there are several things you can actually do to keep your pearly whites strong. In reality, common habits can have a negative impact on your teeth. Some common culprits include chewing on pencils, ice,... read more »
If you feel self-conscious when you smile due to cosmetic issues with your teeth, you are not alone. There are thousands of other people who feel the same way. Cowles Dental Care is glad to help you perfect your smile by offering dental veneers in Portland, Oregon. There are many benefits that veneers can offer those with cosmetic dental issues.... read more »
If you have lost teeth, whether one or several, you know how inconvenient and uncomfortable it can make some parts of life. It can disrupt eating, so you can’t enjoy your food as well. It can make speaking more difficult and even change some of how your look. Most people don’t think about this, but teeth give shape to the... read more »
Cavities can form when poor oral hygiene habits allow the bacteria in your mouth to attack the tooth enamel. In time, the tooth decay can spread to compromise more and more of the tooth. If the cavity is detected early, Dr. Lee J. Cowles, DMD might be able to repair it at Cowles Dental Care with a basic composite or... read more »
