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What Is Periodontitis?

Periodontitis is a disease that affects the gums and other supporting structures in your mouth. It is a very common disease in humans and is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. Although it’s normal to have bacteria in the mouth, periodontitis results when there is too much and specific conditions are met where […]

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7 Oral Hygiene Tips – Part 2

Hello, and welcome back to our blog here at Pacific Northwest Periodontics. This is part two of our blog series about oral hygiene tips. Oral hygiene is not only crucial for preventing cavities and bad breath, it’s also essential for preventing gum disease, periodontal disease, and more generally, maintaining the supporting structures of your teeth. […]

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7 Oral Hygiene Tips

Oral hygiene is not only important for preventing bad breath and cavities, it’s an essential part of maintaining your periodontal health as well. What’s periodontal you may ask? “Peri” means around and “dontal” means teeth. Periodontal health refers to the health of the supporting structures around your teeth such as the periodontal ligament, gum tissue, […]

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Most Common Causes Of Tooth Loss

Oral health is a big concern to many people, and rightfully so. Maintaining your oral health will not only help you prevent cavities, brighten your teeth and eliminate bad breath, it can also prevent tooth loss. Although your parents probably told you to stop eating sweets or your teeth would fall out, in reality, there […]

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How To Care For Your Dental Implants

If you’re thinking of visiting a periodontist to learn about dental implants, one of your biggest concerns may be cleaning your dental implants. If you or a loved one has had dentures in the past, you’re probably worried that cleaning your implants will be the same. However, you’ll be pleased to find that cleaning dental […]

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Are You Wearing Dentures? – Part 2

Hello, and welcome back to our blog here at Pacific Northwest Periodontics. Last time, we talked about dentures and how many patients would experience better long-term success with dental implants. This time, we’re going to talk a little bit more about dental implants and the benefits you’ll experience by choosing them over dentures. Keep reading […]

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Are You Wearing Dentures?

Have you gotten to the point where you’re considering buying dentures or you’ve already purchased them to replace your natural teeth? Although dentures may seem like a permanent solution to your dental issues, there are actually much better options out there. If you’ve lost a significant amount of teeth, you want a solution that lasts […]

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Here’s what to expect for your All-on-4 dental treatment

It’s normal to be nervous before an invasive procedure like getting All-on-4® dental implants, but our staff at Pacific Northwest Periodontics is with you every step of the way to help you feel calm throughout the process. By being knowledgeable about what’s going to happen, you can feel in control and ready for your big […]

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5 Things You Should Do After Your All-On-4 Dental Procedure

You can rest assured knowing your teeth are in good hands with Dr. Rapoport and Dr. Schuler at Pacific Northwest Periodontics.They, along with their knowledgeable staff, will make you comfortable the moment you walk in the door, but what happens when you leave after your All-on-4® treatment? Pacific Northwest Periodontics wants you to have a […]

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How do I know if I need the All-on-4 dental treatment?

At Pacific Northwest Periodontics, we believe in saving your natural teeth whenever feasible. However, there are situations where teeth are too damaged, decayed, or loose to be saved; we’re here to help you through that situation. We can replace individual teeth, multiple teeth, or all of your teeth. If you’re looking into replacing all of […]

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