The dental team of Dr. Jade Cherrington, DDS at Rimrock Dental Redmond, Oregon is happy to offer dental bonding for our patients. What is dental bonding? Dental bonding is when a tooth-colored composite resin is applied onto a damaged tooth--whether it is chipped, fractured, discolored or decayed—to repair the tooth. Dental bonding is easily done and is an economical fix, as far as tooth repair... read more »
Even when you practice proper oral hygiene, dental emergencies may arise from time to time. It is important that you know what to do to care for your tooth to ease pain and swelling. With any dental emergency, go to the dentist as soon as possible. Ignoring a dental issue can increase the risk of irreversible damage to the tooth.... read more »
If you’ve experience dental anxiety, you may be familiar with the calming effects of nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas). Over the last few centuries, nitrous oxide has had a prominent impact on the development of modern dentistry. Nitrous oxide was discovered in 1793 by English scientist and clergyman Joseph Priestley, the first known person to isolate and prepare... read more »
As you know, many of our favorite foods can lead to bad breath. This is at least one reason that millions of Americans use breath mints or other fresheners daily. However, while mints can be useful, they only offer a temporary solution. This isn’t a problem if your bad breath--properly known as halitosis--is caused by foods or beverages, but it... read more »
It’s not unheard of for a hard fall or blow to the face to injure your tongue or cause you to bite down on it very hard. If the injury to your lip is severe you should consider going to the emergency room. You can use lukewarm salt water to rinse away any blood or debris lingering in your mouth.... read more »
Your smile is more fragile than you think it is, which is why our Rimrock Dental of Redmond team recommends caring for your chompers on a regular basis. But did you know that there are habits found at the office that can slowly but surely destroy your smile? Well, it’s true, and some of those habits are: Using your teeth... read more »
If you have several missing teeth, then you may be looking into restoring them with a denture. This natural-looking restoration renews your bite, appearance, and ability to chew and speak well, but there are several different types of dentures which each have different benefits. We will help you pick a denture designed to fulfill your unique needs. Full Dentures This... read more »
Today, mouthwashes do not only freshen your breath; they can help you achieve better oral health as well. Mouthwashes are not meant to replace brushing and flossing your teeth. If you have a hard time brushing and flossing properly, using mouthwash can help prevent you from developing cavities and gum disease. When combined with your home care, mouthwash can be... read more »
Do you ever suffer from a dry, cottony feeling in your mouth that won’t seem to go away, no matter how much water you drink? If so, you have dry mouth, and we are here to help you understand the condition as well as help you treat it. What is dry mouth? Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a... read more »
The last two decades has seen great progress in dental technology and dental implant procedures. This has allowed many people regain a full function of their mouth. Initially, dental implants were used to replace a lost tooth, now they can also be used in other applications. If you have lost multiple teeth in an area, dental implants can be used... read more »