Pregnancy is a time of beautiful changes within the body. However, the changes that occur to grow a fetus impact parts of the body that may surprise you. As a dental office, we are particularly interested in how pregnancy affects oral health, which, if not addressed,...
When it comes to dental care, one of the most common concerns is whether to stick with in-network providers to avoid higher out-of-pocket costs. However, it’s essential to understand that you shouldn’t be overly concerned about being out-of-network if it means...
Bend is home to some of the most active people in the world. Active communities typically have higher rates of total joint replacement surgeries, which is certainly true in our little corner of the world. Most people are surprised to learn that major surgeries like...
We all remember the dread of having our wisdom teeth removed when we were in our late teens or early twenties. It’s a rite of passage that many of us have to go through. But what can we really expect when facing this common dental procedure? I recently spoke...
If you’ve ever experienced jaw pain or chronic headaches, or your dentist informed you that your teeth were being worn down because of grinding, you may have been advised to consider using a nightguard. But what is all the fuss about nightguards, and do they...
If you were to rank the health care providers you had to see from the most enjoyable to the least enjoyable, visiting the dentist would likely be at the low end of the scale—hovering near the gynecologist. For many people, visiting the dentist isn’t a big deal. You...
