For most people, a scheduled trip to a dentist’s office doesn’t get eagerly circled on the calendar. While you might dread the idea of visiting the dentist, there are a number of important things you need to do, and not do, prior to your appointment to have a...
General Dentistry
This Nighttime Habit Could Permanently Damage Your Teeth
Clenching and grinding your teeth while sleeping doesn’t just cause your bed partner to request you sleep on the couch, it could also be responsible for causing headaches, jaw pain and wearing down your teeth. Clinically referred to as nocturnal bruxism,...
For Many Top Athletes, Poor Oral Health a Common Problem
Despite being faster, stronger and in peak physical condition, most Olympians wouldn’t take gold in any competition that judged best oral health. As a number of recent studies have shown, under many athletes buff exterior hides a dentist’s nightmare. A 2013 study...
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Protect Your Smile This St. Patrick’s Day
Irish or not, most Americans will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in some form this weekend and on Monday, March 17th. Beaverton cosmetic dentist Dr. Bruno da Costa and his team at Harmony Dental encourage patients of all ages to protect their smiles this St....
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Is Cheese the Key to Better Oral Health?
While eating dairy products remains an important part of maintaining your overall health, it plays an especially vital role when it comes to improving bone health. However, despite the clear connection between dairy and improved bone density, very little research has...
A Healthier Diet Mean a Healthier Smile
Few things aspects of your personal appearance make more of an impression than a mouth full of pearly white teeth. However, keeping your teeth shinning their brightest can take some serious effort if your diet contains a lot of foods and drinks that contribute to...
Daily Grind: Habits that Wear Down Your Teeth
At Harmony Family Dental, Dr. da Costa and his friendly and professional staff make it their goal to educate every patient on the best practices for maintaining the health of his or her teeth and gums. This not only means offering the best advice about preventative...
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The Dangers of Dental Carries
While no parent would willingly jeopardize their child’s health, millions of parents do that inadvertently each day by not taking proper care of their child’s oral health. When infants and young children develop tooth decay, it’s often referred to as baby bottle tooth...
Answers to Commonly Ask Oral Health Questions
At Harmony Dental, Dr. da Costa and his friendly staff understand that patients have a lot of questions about how to maintain and improve their oral health. Because you might not always have the time or remember to ask during your next appointment, we present to you a...
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The Causes of Sensitive Teeth
At Harmony Dental, Dr. da Costa and his friendly and professional staff want all of their patients to enjoy the best oral health possible. Due to its innate complexity, a number of oral problems can arise even if you brush and floss daily. One of the most common oral...