Dental X-rays are a diagnostic tool used to help our dentists detect any decay, infection, or other issues that are not visible with the naked eye. Dr. Bryan and Dr. Davis may decide to take dental X-rays at your regular dental exam. How often they take X-rays is based on your age, oral health, risk for disease, and any signs or... read more »

At first glance, your tooth enamel might appear solid and smooth. However, if you look at your teeth under a microscope, you would see tiny pores and structures capable of trapping stains. When moderate stains penetrate the tooth enamel, they can be difficult to remove with whitening toothpaste or whitening strips. Many people in a case like this will try... read more »

An inconsistent daily oral hygiene routine often results in overall poor oral hygiene. This promotes the natural bacteria living in your mouth and increases the chances of cavities or losing an established filling. When this happens, your dentists, Dr. Bryan and Dr. Davis, might recommend a dental crown to replace the entire tooth enamel layer. A dental crown in Medford,... read more »

When you have problems with your smile - from cracks in your teeth to tooth decay or even gum disease - there's a great way to fix them. That involves the use of dental crowns, installed by our professionally trained staff here at Northwest Dental Associates in Medford, Oregon. Let's take a deeper look at the dental crown process and... 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 »

If you could look at your teeth on a microscopic level, you would see small pores in the mineral structures that make up your tooth enamel. When staining particles from dark foods and beverages become trapped in these microscopic textures, they can slowly adhere to and penetrate the enamel. If you haven’t been satisfied with your results from consumer-grade whitening... read more »

Each one of your teeth is held in its socket by a series of strong periodontal ligaments. Unfortunately, there are extreme situations where a hard fall, blow to the face or other unforeseen accident can sever these ligaments and effectively knock the tooth out. In most cases, some aspect of the tooth remains in the socket and thus it cannot... read more »

An unappealing smile can leave you feeling self-conscious throughout your day. The exact nature and severity of the imperfections will directly dictate the cosmetic dental treatments that Dr. Bryan and Dr. Davis recommends. For teeth with multiple imperfections such as deep stains, chips and discolored fillings, they will often recommend installing dental veneers. These are custom-shaped thin porcelain shells that... read more »

Thanks to the rapid popularity in cosmetic dentistry, having the smile of your dreams are finally achievable through the magic of dental veneers. Dental veneers are a popular option when you want to correct flaws in your smile, and give you a dazzling smile for years to come. Here are some common questions and answers about dental veneers, and how... read more »