Dry Mouth — Why You Should be Concerned
Have you experienced periods when you do not have enough saliva and your mouth is dry? There are several symptoms of dry mouth. These include a frequent thirst, a dryness in your throat and mouth, cracked lips, bad breath, difficulty speaking or swallowing, and a...
New Cosmetic Dental Procedures
Until recently, cosmetic dental procedures were limited due to cost and availability. However, modern dental techniques are now available at Padden Dental. We review four such techniques in this article.
Dental Care During Pregnancy
Dental care during pregnancy is especially important as you are carrying a new life inside you and want to ensure that your child is as healthy as possible when born. Here are steps to take as a pregnant woman to ensure your oral health is up to par during this time....
Early Dental Care Key to Your Child’s Health
Taking good care of your child’s first set of teeth helps lower the risk of tooth decay and ensures proper jaw development. Proper dental care should start while your child's baby teeth are coming in. Here are some tips to help you understand best practices. Keep...
How to Fix Causes of Tooth Sensitivity
If you're feeling any sensitivity in your teeth, it's usually due to a layer of your tooth under the enamel (the dentin) or the layer of the tooth that covers the root (the cementum) becoming exposed. When this happens, your tooth will be especially sensitive when...
When do I Need a dental crown or cap?
We may recommend that you get a dental crown if your tooth needs a large filling that would leave the remaining tooth too weak to withstand biting into or chewing food. Also we would recommend a crown if there were fractures or cracks in a tooth. Crowns are used as a preventive measure to protect teeth that have been worn down from grinding or that are at an increased risk of decay.
Ten Benefits of CEREC Same Day Crowns
How would you like to have a healthy and natural looking smile in a single visit? With CEREC technology we can make and replace a chipped, cracked, or damaged tooth with CEREC Same Day Crowns or "cap" restorations in one visit. What are the benefits of CEREC Same Day...
How to Select a Family Dentist
Are you new to Vancouver, WA, or looking to change dentists? We have some recommendations on how to choose a dentist — and of course we believe Padden Dental to be a great choice. Did you know that only 60% of all individuals undergo routine dental treatment each year? The other 40% may avoid the dentist due to dental phobia or the cost of treatment, many individuals simply don’t have a family dentist. An experienced dentist can help you with fear.
Abscessed Tooth? How would you know it?
An abscessed tooth occurs when the dental pulp (otherwise known as the root) becomes infected due to an untreated cavity or a cracked tooth. If you have an abscessed tooth, you likely are experiencing some swelling around the area, discomfort when chewing, and a throbbing toothache. An abscessed tooth can even cause swollen neck glands, bad breath, and an unusual bitter taste in your mouth.