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At our Beaverton family dentistry, Dr. Scott Walker wants to help educate patients on how their oral health changes as they grow older. As with most parts of our bodies, our teeth and gums change in various way over the years. However, tooth loss and gum disease don’t have to be part of our oral…

Preventive family dental care provided to patients during the early stage of dementia could help to prevent the development of major oral health problems later, says the results of a new study. “Dementia is associated with a change in health habits, including two major ones – diet and teeth cleaning,” wrote researchers from the Sussex…

As a cosmetic dentist in Beaverton, our team at Murray Scholls Family Dental understands that whether you’re a student on the go or just busy at work, most people tend to their daily oral hygiene once in the morning and again before bed. While this might rank as the minimum effort required to maintain a…

A leading pediatric group recently came out with a new report advising parents to eliminate giving fruit juice to babies less than one year of age. The new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics goes on to say that juice, once thought to be beneficial for young children, can be harmful to overall and…

We have all been told that brushing our teeth is one of the most important factors in good oral health, but did you know that taking care of the brush itself is also vital? Since your toothbrush is the key weapon for care at home against cavities and decay, proper care, replacement, and technique is…