The process of getting braces is something that changes your life completely. You’ll end up with a spectacular smile that will be the envy of all your friends who never got braces. On top of that, you’ll have much healthier, stronger teeth than you otherwise would if they weren’t straightened. But when should you start your orthodontic treatment? Well, there... read more »

Getting into the habit of flossing first the first time or after quitting for a period of time can be made much easier when you have the right knowledge and tactics. We invite you to review the following FAQs on flossing technique to help you achieve better oral health: Should I floss every day? We recommend flossing your teeth thoroughly... read more »

At Northwest Dental Associates, we use dental X-rays to take a closeup look at your smile and have a clear and highly accurate image of your oral health that we can refer to when providing dental care. Dental X-rays are crucial to helping us understand your dental health and its needs. We offer a review on the uses of dental... read more »

When the time comes to enhance your oral health care, make sure you're doing everything you can to set yourself on a path to optimum oral hygiene. This includes making sure you're taking the time to brush and floss your teeth daily. Ideally, you should be brushing your teeth at least twice every day and flossing your teeth at least... read more »

Bad breath has many causes, and today our Northwest Dental Associates team in Medford, Oregon, is happy to share three common causes and how you can overcome them to give you a stellar smile and fresher breath. Teeth and Tongue Your mouth is home to millions of bacteria that build up into a sticky film called plaque. Plaque coats your... read more »

Have you ever wondered why baby bottle tooth decay so prevalent? Baby bottle tooth decay in young children occurs far more frequently than it should. The main culprit accountable for the elevated number of cases is sugar. Sugar actively wears down tooth enamel and generates harmful acids capable of causing dental erosion. In many instances, the sugars that affect your... read more »

If you have a missing tooth, then we have exciting news for you! No longer do you have to feel ashamed or embarrassed of your smile. Our quality team here at Northwest Dental Associates in Medford, Oregon is proud to provide you with some exciting information on dental implants and how they can restore your smile. Dental implants are a... read more »

Chances are that the person reading this has been told during a dental check-up that they need to floss more often. This isn’t too shocking, as over 80% of dental patients confess to their dentist they do not practice regular flossing. We at Northwest Dental Associates are sure that you have heard how important flossing is to the health of... read more »

You may know that you should brush your teeth if you’re interested in protecting the health of your teeth, but did you know that brushing and flossing could also help your overall health? If you don’t care for the health of your teeth, plaque and bacteria may enter your bloodstream and cause long-term damage. Even major organs such as your... read more »

Today we would like to talk a little bit about saliva in the healthy functioning of your mouth. Most people know how important the teeth and gums are for a healthy smile, but saliva is an underrated star player in this game! And we would like to change that. What does Saliva do for your smile? Saliva washes away food... read more »