Dr. Terri’s Health and Wellness Blog
How to Find the Best Cosmetic Dentist for Your Dream Smile
A bright and confident smile can significantly impact your self-esteem and how others perceive you. Achieving your dream smile often requires the expertise of a cosmetic dentist—a dental professional specializing in enhancing the appearance of teeth, gums, and overall...
What is Preventive Dental Care?
Preventive dental care is a proactive approach to maintaining oral health, aiming to avoid dental issues before they develop into significant problems. It involves a combination of professional dental services and personal oral hygiene practices. The primary goal is...
How Long After a Dentist Cleaning Can I Eat?
After a dental cleaning, one of the most common questions patients have is: "How long after a dentist cleaning can I eat?" This is a perfectly reasonable concern. After all, you’ve just had your teeth cleaned and treated, and the last thing you want to do is undo the...
How Long Does a Teeth Cleaning Take? Complete Guide
A teeth cleaning is one of the most essential parts of maintaining good oral health. Yet, many patients often wonder, “How long does it take for a teeth cleaning?” The answer varies based on the type of cleaning and the specific needs of the individual, but typically,...
Teeth Whitening Cost at a Dentist with Insurance?
Although teeth whitening is generally not considered a medically necessary procedure, as it's designed to beautify teeth and boost self-confidence rather than improve dental health, it is sometimes covered by insurance. When people look for services related to teeth...
Do I Need Dental Insurance to See a Dentist?
How much does dental treatment cost without insurance? It is one of the many questions asked by people all over the USA. One of the reasons is the rising medical costs. News channels have covered it, and people from other countries often joke about it. This has made...
What is a Crown on a Tooth
What is a crown on your tooth? If your teeth are decayed and bent out of shape, you might have been offered several solutions. Some may have suggested reshaping the teeth or getting a new one, while others may have told you something even more radical. However, the...
How to Find a Female Dentist Near Me
Find a Female Dentist For many women, the question of how to find a female dentist near them is a common one. The soft-spoken attitude, empathy, and understanding that female dentists often provide can be comforting when dealing with gender-specific dental issues. ...
Introducing Dr. Brenden Scott, The Newest Addition to SmileAlive Dentistry’s Team!
We are happy to announce we will be welcoming Dr. Brenden Scott to our practice on January 31. He will be working mainly in our Eugene office on Monday and Tuesday with Dr. Baarstad. He recently completed his service with the United States Navy and has moved his...
Local Billboards Promoting Safe Teen Driving in Eugene & Springfield
Each year, over 330,000 accidents caused by texting while driving lead to severe injuries, and 1 out of 4 car accidents in the U.S. are caused by texting while driving. Every single day in the United States, 11 teens are killed while texting and driving! Dr. Terri...
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Progress Update On Our New Building
To serve you better with even more space at SmileAlive Dentistry we are in the process of having a new building constructed in Crescent Village. It's very exciting to have our first walls going up! We will continue providing updates and more pictures as we continue...