Cosmetic imperfections on the teeth in your smile can come in many forms. While chronic staining issues can easily be improved by a dental bleaching treatment, it cannot improve the appearance of mismatched fillings and chips in the tooth enamel. In a situation like this, many people will consult with Dr. Gerald Fujii to find the best option for improving... read more »

Dental fractures in tooth enamel can occur from several different sources. While some might result from something as traumatic as a blow to the face, it is possible to suffer a fracture from more mundane sources. This could be something as simple as chomping on ice, nibbling on foreign objects, or using your teeth as tools. Even if a dental... read more »

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 larger a filling is, the... read more »