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Making time to go to the dentist can be a big deal; it often means missing school, work– or both! And yet, prioritizing that time to seek regular dental care with Dr. Suess is essential to maintaining the best oral health for you and your family. At Clackamas Smiles, we view dental care as a…

The connection between oral and systemic health is growing by the day as scientists find links between the bacteria that cause oral health problems and other body pathologies. Clackamas Smiles, your first choice in Portland OR dentists, follows this health science closely so we can better serve our patients with timely information and treatments. Now…

You may have already seen it: gum with Xylitol while you’re waiting to check out at your local health food store. Did you wonder what “Xylitol” is, or why this chewing gum might be recommended by dental professionals— including your favorite Clackamas and Happy Valley Oregon dentist? What it is Xylitol is a 5-carbon sugar…

It’s an exciting season! Many of us are traveling, taking time off from work to visit friends and family, and getting ready to celebrate the holidays. And… one of most people’s favorite ways to celebrate is eating! Shortbread, cookies, rich desserts and salted nuts abound this time of year; even if there’s no snow on…

More and more, researchers are learning about the intimate connections between the health of our mouths and the health of our entire bodies. With these discoveries, the critical importance of oral health care is becoming more and more apparent.  How is this connection made? In a word: bacteria. As you may know (and Clackamas Smiles…