As you go about your day, the bacteria living in your mouth and the acidic foods and beverages you consume can weaken your tooth enamel. Over time, this process, which is known as demineralization, can erode the mineral structure of your teeth, creating microscopic areas that can harbor tooth decay and lead to sensitivity problems. […]
You know that it can be embarrassing to be missing teeth. In fact, having a missing tooth—or other imperfections in our pearly whites—can be a major blow to our self-esteem. Fortunately, our dentists can provide a number of solutions for a missing tooth. While we recommend considering all of your options, please don’t forget about […]
Here at Portland Dental our team of dentists commonly use fillings to repair small to modest sized cavities. Even though a filling is intended to last for a long time, it’s not unheard for the pervasive activity of bacteria to weaken the cement and cause a filling to slowly go bad. Generally, the older and […]
Welcome to Portland Dental PC, where Dr. Kaveen Ranasinghe is pleased to offer comprehensive dentistry for patients in the Portland, Oregon area, and the neighboring communities of West Haven-Sylvan, Beaverton, and Lake Oswego, Oregon, and even Vancouver, Washington. Some of the services we offer include: And so much more. Our entire Portland Dental team strives to ensure that our […]