Dr. Terri’s Health and Wellness Blog
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...
Best Dentist Video Testimonial
We always love it when our patients enjoy going to the dentist!
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...
Oregon Dental Association- Women in Dentistry Feature Dr. Baarstad
The following article was published in the April, 2018 edition of Oregon Dental Association Membership Matters article on Women in Dentistry. Terri Baarstad, DMD, FGAD, leader of the SmileAlive offices in Eugene and Springfield Dr. Baarstad knew she wanted a career in...
Why Do I Need a Crown?
I speak with patients all the time about crowns. Frequently, the patient does not know what a crown is or why it is recommended for that specific tooth. Unfortunately, there is a perception that dentists want to crown teeth to increase profits, when really we are...
Why Do Baby Teeth Matter?
Those chubby cheeks! That infectious laugh! Parenthood brings on many joys, along with just as many challenges and questions. Every parent wants to do what's best for their child and make sure they grow up happy and healthy. With everything else going on in a child's...
Why Do I Need To Have X-Rays?
As dentists, we are very concerned about maintaining your optimum oral health through regular preventive care. Unfortunately, only about 30% of each tooth is visible to the naked eye—even with all of our lights, magnifiers, and mirrors. The roots of each tooth extend...