Wolfe Dental Blog

Healthy gums are typically smooth and pale pink, but poor hygiene can lead to nasty oral ailments that can cause tooth loss and possibly dangerous secondary infections. While people can develop bumps on their gums for a variety of reasons, there are cases where a slight protrusion on one’s gum tissues can be a sign of a serious oral health crisis. Here’s a guide to a few different types of bumps that form on gums and when you should contact your emergency dentist.

When it comes to dental emergencies, they can happen suddenly, no matter if you’re at home or traveling abroad. Preparing for the unexpected can seem daunting, but there are things you can do beforehand to feel more confident in these situations, especially when working overseas! You may be in an area you haven’t been to before, so here are some steps you can take to ensure that any urgent oral care you need doesn’t leave you scrambling.  

BOTOX has been used to address wrinkles and other cosmetic issues for decades, and you have probably seen its results in the faces of many celebrities, media personalities, and even people you know without even realizing it. However, you may not be aware of how this versatile treatment can be used to treat a number of health problems. Here’s a brief guide to how your dentist can use BOTOX to improve not just your appearance but also your quality of life.

With cosmetic dentistry, you can transform your smile and give your confidence a much-deserved boost. However, before your dentist helps you put together a cosmetic dentistry treatment plan, they will need to make sure that your mouth is healthy first. Trying to undergo cosmetic dentistry without first addressing oral health issues like cavities and gum disease can lead to serious problems; here’s a closer look at the reasons why.

Are you constantly encountering oral health issues? You may be starting to wonder if you were genetically predisposed to bad dental health. After all – you brush and floss your teeth regularly. What more can you do? The truth is that some parts of your dental health are determined by genetics while others are completely under your control. That being said, you aren’t necessarily destined to go the rest of your life with tooth pain and an unsightly smile. Here’s what you should know.

While most of the time you don’t notice a taste in your mouth unless you have recently eaten, drank, or brushed your teeth, occasionally you may taste something bitter unexpectedly. Here’s why this could be happening, and why it may be time to visit the emergency dentist.

If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, you are likely doing all you can to manage your condition and protect your quality of life. One important aspect of your wellness that you should not forget is your smile! Certain autoimmune conditions may greatly increase your risk of oral health problems. This blog post explores that condition and explains how you can use your dental insurance to protect your teeth and gums.

Regardless of your profession, whether you’re a lawyer, AC repair worker, a seasoned CEO, or just starting out, a professional headshot can give you credibility and earn you clients’ or an employer’s trust. Having a friend snap a pic on your phone simply won’t cut it if you want to be taken seriously!

To make sure you love your headshots, here are some tips to help you prepare for the photo session.

Busy schedules packed with work, school, family, and social commitments can leave little time for relaxation throughout the year. That’s why going on summer vacation is so crucial—it offers a well-deserved break to unwind and recharge.  All the photo ops that vacation offers also means you’ll want to make sure your smile is looking its best. Whether you’re planning a trip or enjoying a staycation, consider these five cosmetic dental treatments to rejuvenate your smile and enhance your summer experience.

Whether you are a loyal Wolfe Dental patient or you are thinking about coming to visit our Beaverton practice for the first time, we are excited to extend a warm welcome to our blog.

In the future, this part of our website will contain a wealth of information and tips that are designed to help you optimize your oral health. For our first post, though, we just want to introduce ourselves. Below, you will find information about our dentists, why we stand out as a dental practice, and how you can get to our office. If you have questions about what you discover or simply want to get to know us a little better, you can always give us a call. Our team looks forward to meeting you!