Your new dental crown plays an important role in your overall oral function. It is designed to replace the tooth enamel layer with an alternate dental material. Even though the dental crown cannot suffer from tooth decay you will still need to include it in your daily oral hygiene routine. If hardened tartar forms near the gumline it could promote... read more »

Have you ever heard that bleeding, red, swollen gums are normal and nothing to worry about? Sadly, this is a myth and these issues aren’t normal and should be addressed by a dental professional as soon as possible. Still, do you know what you could do to avoid or treat these issues? Swollen gums are an indicator that something is... read more »

A dental implant abutment is made from titanium and the replacement tooth is made from either porcelain, gold or base metal alloys. While these things are not subject to the dangers of bacteria and tooth decay, they are still susceptible to chronic gum disease. As a result, your implant will need to be included in your daily oral hygiene routine.... read more »

Hardened tartar is the result of poor oral hygiene failing to clear away plaque and residual food particles. Tartar is a bacterial-rich substance, and when it is not cleared away from the gum line it quickly promotes gum disease. Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. Early symptoms often include gums beginning to bleed during the course of routine... read more »

At North Point Dental Group, LLC, in Corvallis, Oregon, Dr. Mark Swensen and Dr. Glenn Balkins, offers dental implants for our patients who have lost a tooth. Teeth can be lost due to tooth decay and gum disease, injury or trauma, smoking, and age. When this happens, your teeth can be replaced There are various ways our dentist can replace... read more »