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You don’t need to be a family dentist in Clackamas to know that what you eat can have a serious impact on the health of your smile. Ever since childhood, most of us have heard that eating too much sugar will rot our teeth. In actuality, sugar doesn’t cause cavities, but rather contributes to tooth…

You know that feeling when someone really listens to you and understands what you are saying? Has it been awhile since you’ve felt at home in a dental office? Wouldn’t it be nice if a dentist actually cared about your feelings and your teeth – and you were confident they had the experience, training, and…

At our Clackamas dental office, “how do I keep my breath fresh?” is one of the questions we hear most of our patients. While Dr. Suess generally recommends brushing and flossing daily as the best way to ensure your breath stays smelling its best, there are certain habits and activities that can cause some serious…

As Happy Valley dentists of choice  our team at Clackamas Smiles want all of our patients to enjoy a happy holiday and to start off the new year with a great looking smile. If you’re looking for one last stocking stuffer, we’d suggest you give the gift of better oral health by including a toothbrush…

Untreated gum disease ranks as one of the world’s most widespread health problems, negatively impacting the oral and overall health of people everywhere. In recent years, a growing amount of research has found significant links between gum disease and a number of chronic health problems that include stroke, diabetes, dementia, arthritis, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.…