Your teeth, your health, your appearance - they're all related and they all begin with excellent family dentistry. You and your family lead hectic lives, and you demand a lot from your teeth. Getting top performance means you have to give them top-quality care. Whether you just need a regular check-up, or more sophisticated dental treatment, Scappoose Family Dentistry will strive to understand your needs and surpass your expectations.
We look forward to brightening your smile with the same attentive care, gentle technique, and conscientious service that we've given to many satisfied visitors. Ready to Schedule Your Next Visit? Call us today at (503) 543-3136, or go to our simple Appointment Request Form. Whether this is your first visit or your twentieth, we promise to make your appointment quick and pleasant.
We use the latest technology in our office to provide our patients with the best results possible.
We look forward to brightening your smile with the same attentive care, gentle technique, and conscientious service that we've given to many satisfied visitors. Ready to Schedule Your Next Visit? Call us today at (503) 543-3136, or go to our simple Appointment Request Form. Whether this is your first visit or your twentieth, we promise to make your appointment quick and pleasant.
We use the latest technology in our office to provide our patients with the best results possible.
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Elicia has been working in dentistry for over 16 years and she earned her Dental Assisting education from Portland Community College graduating in 2001.
She loves helping people and seeing them smile.
If you have dental treatment, Elicia will be the one of the faces that will help assist you in your procedure.
In her free time she enjoys boating, crafting, gardening, and exploring the outdoors with her family.
Sheri is the Office Manager at Scappoose family Dentistry.
She has been in our office for over 16 years and in dental field since 1989.
She loves helping people and seeing them smile.
If you have dental treatment, Elicia will be the one of the faces that will help assist you in your procedure.
In her free time she enjoys boating, crafting, gardening, and exploring the outdoors with her family.
Sheri is the Office Manager at Scappoose family Dentistry.
She has been in our office for over 16 years and in dental field since 1989.
Chronic periodontitis can lead to the loss of tissue and bone that support the teeth and it may become more severe over time.
If it does, your teeth will feel loose and start moving around in your mouth.
It usually gets worse slowly, but there can be periods of rapid progression.
Aggressive periodontitis is a highly destructive form of periodontal disease that occurs in patients who are otherwise healthy.
Common features include rapid loss of tissue and bone, and may occur in localized areas or in the entire mouth.
If it does, your teeth will feel loose and start moving around in your mouth.
It usually gets worse slowly, but there can be periods of rapid progression.
Aggressive periodontitis is a highly destructive form of periodontal disease that occurs in patients who are otherwise healthy.
Common features include rapid loss of tissue and bone, and may occur in localized areas or in the entire mouth.
Composite fillings are tooth-colored to blend in with the remaining natural part of the tooth.
The term composite refers to the actual filling material, which is a mixture of glass or quartz filler in a resin medium.
Composite fillings provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small-to-mid size restorations that need to withstand moderate chewing pressure.
In addition to being more aesthetically pleasing, composite fillings are "bonded" or attached with adhesive directly to the tooth surface.
The term composite refers to the actual filling material, which is a mixture of glass or quartz filler in a resin medium.
Composite fillings provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small-to-mid size restorations that need to withstand moderate chewing pressure.
In addition to being more aesthetically pleasing, composite fillings are "bonded" or attached with adhesive directly to the tooth surface.
Getting a bridge usually requires two or more visits.
While the teeth are numb, the two anchoring teeth are prepared by removing a portion of enamel to allow for a crown.
Next, a highly accurate impression (mold) is made which will be sent to a dental laboratory where the bridge will be fabricated.
In addition, a temporary bridge will be made and worn for about two weeks until your next appointment.
At the second visit, your bridge will be carefully checked, adjusted, and cemented to achieve a proper fit and comfortable bite.
While the teeth are numb, the two anchoring teeth are prepared by removing a portion of enamel to allow for a crown.
Next, a highly accurate impression (mold) is made which will be sent to a dental laboratory where the bridge will be fabricated.
In addition, a temporary bridge will be made and worn for about two weeks until your next appointment.
At the second visit, your bridge will be carefully checked, adjusted, and cemented to achieve a proper fit and comfortable bite.
Your dentist, Dr. Thenus, will prepare the tooth surface so the bonding material will adhere.
Once it has been applied, it will then be shaped so it has a natural appearance.
Then the material is allowed to harden, usually with the help of a light.
Finally, the composite is polished and buffed so that the surface is smooth.
This is not a process that is recommended if you are a smoker as smoke causes staining.
Also, the material is not as durable as porcelain veneers and crowns so it chips more easily; eventually it may require replacing.
Once it has been applied, it will then be shaped so it has a natural appearance.
Then the material is allowed to harden, usually with the help of a light.
Finally, the composite is polished and buffed so that the surface is smooth.
This is not a process that is recommended if you are a smoker as smoke causes staining.
Also, the material is not as durable as porcelain veneers and crowns so it chips more easily; eventually it may require replacing.
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