by Dr. Blodgett | Mar 26, 2019 | Dental Implants, Gum Disease
What’s an implant? Implants are one of the biggest advancements in dental technology in recent memory. They’re as close as you can get to a brand new tooth — although that may be changing in the coming years thanks to stem cell therapies that can regrow entire teeth...
by Dr. Blodgett | Feb 21, 2019 | Oral Health Tips
Looking for information about gum health during pregnancy? You’ve come to the right place! As Portland’s experienced and nationally-recognized holistic oral health expert, Dr. Blodgett is an advocate for proper gum and whole-body health through all stages of life —...
by Dr. Blodgett | Jan 25, 2019 | Gum Disease
Right now as you read this, there are as many as 200 different species of bacteria in your mouth. Depending on how recently you brushed, each individual tooth may be home to as many as 1 million bacteria. Don’t worry though, the vast majority of bacteria in your mouth...
by Dr. Blodgett | Dec 7, 2018 | Gum Disease
Do your gums bleed after brushing? Do your gums feel tender and swollen? You might be one of the MILLIONS of people suffering from gum disease. Even worse is the fact that many people aren’t properly diagnosed or avoid gum disease treatments due to fear of painful and...
by Dr. Blodgett | Dec 5, 2018 | Gum Disease
As a dentist, I’m more concerned than ever before about the gum disease epidemic. I’m reading a lot of research that is now showing how gum disease causes heart attacks, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and hypertension. The “jury is in” and I cannot ignore this information. In...