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General & Preventive Dentistry In Beaverton OR
Preventing tooth decay and gum disease has multiple benefits including: systemic reduction in harmful bacteria ingestion, elimination of painful teeth and gums, aesthetic function and appearance, and reduction in costly treatments before they occur.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection caused by bacteria under the gum tissue that begin to destroy the gums and bone. Teeth become loose, chewing becomes difficult, and teeth may have to be extracted. Gum disease may also be related to damage elsewhere in the body; recent studies point to associations between such oral infections and diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and preterm, low-weight births. Research is underway to further examine these connections.
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Teeth Grinding
Dental guards are recommended treatment for patients with nocturnal or daytime teeth grinding (bruxism) habits. In addition to limiting teeth wear, night guards (NG) help to support the muscles used to chew and the jaw joint called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). In some cases, patients with severe habits and or symptoms will need to be referred to a TMD (Temporomandibular Dysfunction) specialist, or a sleep clinic for further diagnosis and treatment.
There are two main types of night guards: soft, which is flexible and preferred by mild bruxism patients, and hard, which is not flexible and made for patients with mild to severe bruxism and misaligned teeth. Options are discussed prior to fabrication of the night guard. Both types will last from 1-5 years on average before need for replacement.
Cleaning
A dental cleaning, or prophylaxis, is a routine procedure that usually takes between 30 minutes to an hour and occurs 2 times per year. A deep cleaning, or scaling and root planing, is a procedure that could take up to 4 appointments to complete and will last an hour or more. This is a one time treatment unless recurrent disease occurs. A periodontal maintenance cleaning is scheduled after scaling and root planing for subsequent and long term routine care, usually 3 or 4 times a year.
The level of cleaning needed is determined by bacteria level, bone loss, and periodontal (gums/ bone) disease diagnosis. Most patients will fall into the prophylaxis category and see the hygienist 2 times a year or every 6 months.
Radiographs and an exam will also be a provided after routine cleanings. Dr. Bradley will advise you if any issues are found at this time.
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Pacific Northwest Dental - Dentist Beaverton is accepting new patients of all ages. Call today to schedule an appointment. Dr. Bradley and his team offer a full suite of services, including breathtaking, customized smile makeovers. Since our inception, we have had only one goal, i.e. to transform the lives and smiles of our patients.
We are located at 12725 SW 2nd St, Beaverton, OR 97005, just a stone’s throw away from the nearby areas such as Fred Meyer, Nike Company Stores, Happy Lamb Hot Pot, West Slope.
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Dr. Ryan Bradley of Beaverton provides a unique and Cozy patient experience in all feature of dentistry including Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Emergency Dental Care, Pediatric Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Veneers, Dental crown, Dental Bridges, Partial Dentures, Dentures, Gum Disease Treatments, Tooth Extraction, Root Canal Therapy, TMJ & TMD Treatment and many more.
He serves patients in Beaverton, OR 97005 and nearby areas including Portland, Cedar Hills and Aloha. Our entire team take great care of patients and making your dental visit pleasant, but also in providing remarkable value and service.