Dr. McLeod and the friendly staff at Newberg Family Dental understand many of their patients don’t necessarily enjoy a trip to see the dentist. Dental anxiety can give even the most stalwart individual a moment’s pause when it comes time to schedule that next appointment. However, the advances made in dental practices and technology since…

Most parents have a difficult time trying to judge how much dental care their children need. Does my child need braces? How old and when should I schedule my child’s first Dentist appointment? Here are answers to some of the most common questions about taking care of your kid’s teeth. When should dental care start?…

Smiling is one of the easiest gifts to give and it is completely free. But if you are ashamed or embarrassed about your teeth, then smiling can be hard and stressful. There are easy steps you can take to love your smile.  Here are some of our favorites.   Brush Your Teeth When you brush…

Those darn wisdom teeth! Very few of us (myself included) have sufficient space for them to erupt into a healthy position. Most of us will face impacted or misaligned wisdom teeth (third molars) and need to make the decision of extracting them or leaving them in the mouth. If the wisdom teeth remain in the…

Last week, my Uncle Rich asked how to replace a missing molar tooth. Our discussion was about the pros and cons of both choices. Twenty years ago, the only reliable choice to replace the tooth would have been with a bridge. The teeth on either side of the missing tooth are prepared for crowns and…

For years, dentists have been seeking tooth-filling materials that look more natural and last well in the mouth. Each year, new dental materials and cosmetic techniques are developed that enables us to provide patients with cosmetic dental treatment options that look better and last longer. Today’s composite fillings are a blend of plastic and glass…

Dentists have been using strong silver amalgam fillings to treat cavities in patients’ less visible back teeth for a hundred years. Despite the fact that they last a long time, they are completely unnatural in appearance. Since teeth are translucent, the dark color of the silver fillings will show through and give the teeth a…

Does it feel like you belong to the “Cavity Of The Year Club”? Every check-up finds a new cavity or two? I see patients who are trying hard with their brushing and flossing, but become discouraged. They just can’t seem to prevent new cavities from occurring. New research is pointing towards a factor that may…

One of the common dentistry cosmetic requests that dentists hear is “What can you do to fill the gaps on my front teeth?” Gaps between upper front teeth (called diastemas) can be caused by teeth that are normal, but smaller than average, misshapen teeth or misalignments. With the newer dental materials and techniques, it is…