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When it comes to teeth whitening in Beaverton, our staff at Barrett Family Dental understands that most people desire a bright smile. In fact, studies have found that between 18 to 52 percent of people are dissatisfied with the color of their teeth. It’s not surprising then that teeth whitening has become the most popular…

When it comes to providing family dental care in Beaverton, our team at Barrett Family Dental strive to protect the oral health of patients both young and mature. Unfortunately, many seniors fail to provide their oral health with the same kind of attention as they do when even just a few years younger. For many…

With a new school year upon us, fall sports are in full swing, tackle, and sprint.  Among the many pieces of protective equipment our young athletes wear, the importance of a high-quality, custom-made mouth guard can sometimes be forgotten.  However, despite its small appearance, the mouth guard plays a key role in protecting our kids.…

Among the variety of problems that can arise in individuals that fail to properly manage their diabetes, your Beaverton dentist wants you to know that those who can’t or don’t control their blood sugar levels are far more likely to suffer from permanent tooth loss due to periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that…

As your trusted Beaverton family dentist, Dr. Richard Barrett wants to stress the importance of treating your oral health with just as much care as your overall health. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t brush or floss frequently enough to lower their risk of serious disease, nor do they schedule enough regular dental checkups and cleanings.…

This summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that tick borne diseases are on the rise. This means that the prevention should be on all of our minds, including your Beaverton family dentist. “From May through July, people will get more tick bites and tick borne diseases than any other time of…

As an emergency dentist in Beaverton, our team at Barrett Family Dental understands the importance of filling a cavity – not only to help protect our patients’ long-term oral health – but also to treat any pain or discomfort they may be experiencing. Unfortunately, treating a cavity often requires causing a patient even more discomfort,…

When it comes to needing family dental care in Beaverton, one of the biggest threats our patients’ oral health face at Barrett Family Dental is excess sugar consumption. While many of our patients understand the risk consuming excess sugar can represent to the health of their teeth and gums, many don’t fully appreciate just how…

At Barrett Family dental, we know that a lot of our patients have questions about the safety of their old amalgam fillings. As a Beaverton family dental care provider, our team strives to answer any questions you may have about the right type of dental filling for you. The biggest question surrounding amalgam, or metal,…

As readers of our Family Dental Beaverton blog know, recent studies have linked poor oral health to an increased risk for a variety of severe health problems, specifically heart disease. While researchers have debated in recent years why this connection seems to exist, a new study may help shed some light on the subject. The results…