Have you ever caught yourself grinding or clenching your teeth during the day? Maybe after a particularly stressful meeting at work, or after you stubbed your toe on your door frame in the dark? Perhaps you’ve had a partner or spouse complain to you that your teeth grinding woke them up [...]
“Many patients have said this one small thing has changed their life”, says Dr. Black. “It’s possibly a game-changer in the prevention of oral disease.” By now, most of us have heard about the health benefits of a good night’s sleep. Not only does it allow you to think more clearly, [...]
At some point, many of us have experienced bleeding gums. Maybe you’re brushing your teeth and you see a little bit of blood when you spit out your toothpaste. Or, you notice your gums feeling a little raw after you floss. Bleeding gums might not seem like that big of a deal. [...]
Everyone’s world has changed so much this year. It feels like every day, we’re learning something new that makes us reevaluate what we thought we knew for sure. A few months back, a Canadian research group estimated that dentists were among the most likely professions to contract COVID-19. Even before this [...]
This year and the global pandemic have caused a lot of change to our usual routines. One big routine that might have changed due to the onset of COVID-19? Your regular visits to the dentist’s office. But as recent studies show a connection between gum disease and COVID-19, it’s more important [...]
Are you experiencing dental phobia? We can help! It’s common for people to feel a little uneasiness before coming into the dentist. But for millions of Americans, that uneasiness manifests as dental phobia. In fact, as many as 20% of people report they avoid going to the dentist because of it! [...]
Are You in Dental Pain? Call Us and We’ll See You Soon.Timberhill Dental is the toothache dentist in Corvallis — we’re here when you need us the most. Contact us right away if you’re experiencing any of the following:Sudden and sharp pain in your face and mouthDull throbbing pain in your mouth, [...]
We hope that you and your family are in good health! As you may have heard, Governor Brown recently announced that dental offices may return to performing elective dental care. As of May 1st, we’re back to seeing patients for cleanings, exams, and other non-urgent dental treatments. Most importantly, we’re doing [...]
Here at Timberhill Dental, we always stay up to date with the most recent advancements in dental technology. Incorporating the latest techniques and tools allows us to provide minimally invasive, world-class dental care to our patients. That’s why we recently purchased a CEREC® Prime Scan — the latest and greatest technology for scanning [...]
Did you know tooth decay is the #1 chronic health issue affecting kids 6-19 today? Luckily, tooth decay is preventable, which is why it’s never too early to start teaching kids how to take care of their teeth. Establishing a healthy routine not only prevents problems now, but it also sets [...]