Beaverton dentist, Dr. Barrett and his team at Barrett Family Dental, understand that as we get older, sometimes a permanent tooth is lost. And even just one missing tooth can lead to more complicated dental issues. This can add pressure on your remaining teeth, or they may drift into the space left behind. In more…

Want to improve your smile but unsure how? At Barrett Family Dental in Beaverton, Oregon, your smile is as important to us as it is to you. We have many tools in our belt that can help, including clear aligners in Beaverton. Unlike traditional metal braces, clear aligners are a reliable and discreet way to…

What does it mean when my dentist has the letters “FAGD” after their name? Well, it means that your dentist has spent far more time than most in courses to improve their skills to ensure that you get the best possible care. As an experienced Beaverton family dentist, Dr. Barrett remains committed to providing his…

As patients of Dr. Barrett know, a connection exists between your oral and overall health. While daily brushing and flossing, along with receiving regular dental care in Beaverton, Oregon, helps to improve the health of a patient’s teeth and gums, these habits can also greatly lower the risk for serious disease. Decades worth of study…

Following a two-month period where we were only seeing patients for dental emergencies, patients can now once again visit a Tanasbourne family dentist for non-emergency care. We reopened our doors on May 11, and are now accepting appointments and new patients. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all…

The most common type of tooth decay that Beaverton Dentist Dr. Richard Barrett sees at his practice is decay between the back teeth.  In dental lingo we call this “Class II” decay and it is most commonly caused by lack of regular flossing or by flossing inadequately. Historically, dentists have treated this type of decay…