Menu
  • Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?

    posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

    Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
  • Been a While? Come See Us!

    posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

    Guilt is a powerful feeling. It can keep you from doing many things, including going to the dentist. The good news is that Wellness Dental is a judgement-free zone, and Read more
  • Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths

    posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

    At Wellness Dental, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of Read more
  • Top Five Dental Myths

    posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

    Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read more
  • Should You Get Dental Veneers?

    posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

    Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for Read more
  • Valentine's Day History

    posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

    Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
  • February is Heart Month

    posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

    The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
  • Mamelons

    posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

    Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There Read more
  • What is hyperdontia?

    posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

    When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Wellness Read more
  • Do I lose my wisdom if I lose my wisdom teeth?

    posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

    The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to Read more
  • Make this the Year You Stop Smoking

    posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

    It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
  • It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!

    posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

    People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
  • What NOT to Eat after Wisdom Teeth Extraction

    posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

    Now that you’re having your wisdom teeth removed at our Portland, Oregon office, you’re probably looking forward to spending a few days on the couch with a cool dish of Read more
  • Easing the Teething Blues

    posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

    Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read more
  • ‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!

    posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

    It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
  • Dry Mouth and How to Treat It

    posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

    In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read more