Natural tooth enamel is strong and durable. This is because the teeth are supposed to last a lifetime in the smile. The teeth need to be effective in eating food and breaking it down for proper digestion. However, there are times in which a dentist may notice unexpected wear of natural tooth enamel. Natural tooth […]
Portland, OR area patients who are seeking quality dental care solutions are welcome to reach out to the team at NW Heights Dental. Drs. Keri Smith and David Hiebert are pleased to offer patients a wide selection of services—including the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ/TMD concerns. What is TMJ/TMD and what does it entail? TMJ […]
Patients who have chronic pain and discomfort in their jaw joint may be dealing with a neuromuscular problem. Patients in the Portland, OR community who are faced with these issues are encouraged to visit NW Heights Dental to find out if they have a condition called TMD. What is TMD? TMD is short for temporomandibular […]
Chronic headaches and migraines can have a huge impact on one’s daily quality of life. If you are struggling with problems such as these, it may be a condition that can be improved with the help of a dentist. Drs. Keri Smith and David Hiebert at NW Heights Dental of Portland, OR can evaluate a […]
You may not realize how much your dentist can tell by looking at your teeth. Often, habits like bruxism (tooth grinding and clenching) are discovered by accident. When we ask “do you grind your teeth?” we are often met with surprise. If we were to ask you this question, what would you say? We presume […]