posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

A dental sealant is a liquid that is applied to the teeth. The sealant hardens and provides a protective coating that is designed to reduce cavities and create a smoother Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more

posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more

posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Now that you’re having your wisdom teeth removed at our Hood River, Oregon office, you’re probably looking forward to spending a few days on the couch with a cool dish Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the Read more

posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

the doctor, as well as our team at Heights Family Dental, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more

posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to Read more

posted: Sep. 20, 2022.

the doctor and our team at Heights Family Dental frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss regularly, Read more

posted: Sep. 13, 2022.

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is Read more

posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more

posted: Aug. 30, 2022.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s Read more

posted: Aug. 16, 2022.

People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that Read more