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Have you heard from the doctor that you suffer from high cholesterol? Then you probably also know that you now need to change your lifestyle and diet in order to lower your cholesterol and risk of developing heart disease. Even if you receive a prescription for a medication that helps to lower your cholesterol, you…

As patients of Beaverton family dentist, Dr. Barrett, know, diets high in sugar can have a negative impact on an individual’s long-term oral health. That’s because plaque, a sticky biofilm comprised of harmful oral bacteria, uses the sugars we consume to produce harmful substances that slowly erode away tooth enamel. Over time, these plaque acids…

As your trusted Beaverton family dental care provider, Dr. Barrett wants every patient to know that the best practices for protecting the long-term health of your teeth and gums require brushing and flossing daily, along with scheduling regular appointments at our Beaverton family dental care office once every six months. Not only can these practices help…

As your Beaverton dentist, the staff at Barrett Family Dental understands that we all suffer from poor habits that can negatively impact our oral health. While some of these types of habits are fairly obvious – like crunching on ice cubes or grinding our teeth – some are a little harder to detect. Here are…

When it comes to family dental in Beaverton, the staff at Barrett Family Dental understands that patients have a lot of questions when it comes to their oral health. By now most of us understand the risks tooth decay and gum disease pose to our long-term oral health, but there are a variety of less…

The foods and drinks we consume have an enormous impact on our bodies. From the size of our waistlines to lowering our risk of chronic illnesses like heart disease, stroke and cancer, our diets help to determine long-term health. As a family dentist in Beaverton, Dr. Richard Barrett sees firsthand how what patients consume impacts…

At Barrett Family Dental, your dentist in Portland, Dr. Richard Barrett wants every patient to understand the connections that exist between his or her oral health and overall health. In recent years, an overwhelming amount of research has found significant connections between an individual’s oral health and number of chronic disease, including diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease…

When you go to see Dr. Barrett, your dentist in SW Portland, rest assured that our team has your dental health in mind from every angle. That’s why we were interested in a recent study that came out on the effects of the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, on tooth enamel formation.  What is BPA?…

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM)! Your Beaverton dentist, Dr. Barrett, believes this month deserves attention because despite advances in dental care– children’s dental health could stand to see a lot of improvement! According to the CDC, about 20% of American children between the ages of 5 to 11 years old have at…

Back in March, the folks at Barrett Family Dental wrote a post about how “sugar drinks can harm more than just your teeth.” This week, Dr. Barrett thought it would be interesting to follow up with a new study that highlights another danger of sugary drinks: acidity. 1… 2… 3… times the trouble! Researchers from…