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Labor day is this weekend, which means there is one last chance for fun with a family BBQ. Most people enjoy this final summer weekend because it involves eating good food and celebrating with the family. But many holiday foods are loaded with sugar. Plus the refreshing beverages such as soda may taste good but…

Here at Oregon City Dentistry, you rOregon City cosmetic dental of choice we receive many questions from patients about how to properly care for their teeth. Once question in particular is about gum recession, what is it and how can it be prevented. Gum recession is the loss of the soft tissue around the gums…

Food issues have become more prominent over the last few years, including people who have opted to go vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free due to lactose intolerance. Family Dentist in Oregon City Dr. Brett Johnson encourages his patients to take the best care of themselves and their teeth, and for you or someone close to you, this…

Receiving x rays at the dentist is to be expected. X rays are important  for a number of reasons. They give dentists vital information about our teeth and gums that is otherwise indeterminable. X rays also help prevent further dental issues, by spotting problems before they get out of hand. Though we all know x…

As anyone who has ever dealt with jaw pain can attest, the discomfort you experience can make talking, eating, and even speaking difficult. Temporomandibular disorders are one of the most common causes of jaw pain, and can cause poor function in both the jaw joint and the muscles used to move for movement. These disorders…

The older patients become, the more unique health challenges we begin to face. This is especially true when it comes to the challenges seniors face maintaining their oral health. At Oregon City Dentistry, family dentist in Oregon City Dr. Brett Johnson and his friendly and professional staff make every effort to help senior patients understand…

When it comes to the health of your teeth and gums, no two habits make as great an impact as brushing and flossing. However, despite the negative long-term health consequences that failing to floss has on a person’s oral health, studies show that only 49 percent of Americans floss daily, and 10 percent say they…

At Oregon City Dentistry, Dr. Brett Johnson and his friendly staff want to ensure that all of their patients enjoy a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. While brushing and flossing can help to ensure that you maintain quality oral health, you also need to schedule regular checkups with Dr. Johnson so he can check…

When it comes to thing that can make you ill, you’re probably more likely to think about eating two-week-old chicken, stepping on a rusty nail, or even getting bitten by a rabid werewolf before considering your toothbrush. A friend and most trusted ally in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease, your toothbrush is…

Halloween is that right around the corner, which means your family, is probably getting ready for trick-or-treating. Recent research shows that children actually perceive Halloween as a holiday that is not very good for their health; they recognize that they usually eat too much candy. Do you kids know that sugar is bad for their…