Unlike some other dental offices, Five Pines Dental offers multiple options for clear aligner treatment. We provide Invisalign and Archway, our own in-house clear aligner therapy. For the most part, all of these treatments do the same thing. They use durable plastic “aligners” to put pressure on your teeth and move them into a healthier position. So what […]
Dental anxiety is very common. According to some studies, up to 80% of people have some level of anxiety about going to the dentist. Most people may just feel a little bit of discomfort or anxiety, but some people suffer from serious fear that can stop them from getting the dental care they need. If you’re anxious […]
Five Pines Dental is collecting gender affirming clothing for queer/trans youth through the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center(SMYRC). From now until August 5th, drop off items at our office, or email [email protected] to arrange for a pick up. See the flyer below for more details! Thank you to our office manager Chris for organizing this drive and to […]
Since the pandemic started we’ve been seeing a wave of new oral health concerns from patients. “I’ve been so stressed that I feel like I am clenching my teeth all the time.” “I have been working from home and sometimes I forget to brush my teeth in the mornings” “My self-care has been lacking due […]
If you’re missing one or more teeth, you may be wondering if dental implants or dentures are the right choice for your situation. So in this blog from Five Pines Dental, we’ll look at the basics of each type of treatment, and explain which one may be the best option for you. What Are Dental Implants? […]
We think you're great just the way you are - but just in case, we offer professional teeth whitening in downtown Portland from Dr. Richard Zeller. If you are in search of an even brighter smile, you may be wondering what caused your teeth to become yellow or stained in the first place. What are the most […]
Worried that you have a cavity? Only a dentist like Dr. Richard Zeller can tell you if you need a filling. But there are some signs that you can look out for. If you recognize one or more of the following symptoms, you may need a tooth filling in Portland, and you should come to Five […]
Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular ways to enhance your smile with cosmetic dentistry. But if you’re thinking about getting veneers in Downtown Portland at Five Pines Dental, you’re sure to have some questions. One common question patients ask is “are veneers permanent?” If you get a set of veneers, do you have to keep […]
Dry socket is one of the most common complications related to wisdom tooth extractions. Dry socket happens when the blood clot that grows over your extraction site becomes dislodged. This slows down healing and can cause serious pain and a higher risk of infection at the extraction site. Luckily for you, it’s pretty easy to […]
After you get your wisdom teeth removed, it will take some time to heal and recover, and you’ll experience some bleeding, swelling, and discomfort. Naturally, you’ll want to speed up the recovery process as much as you can so that you can get back to your normal routine. And one “miracle cure” that’s been discussed […]
