Excellent service! I had terrible anxiety about dentist offices from a poor experience when I was a kid. I ended up not going to the dentist for many years as an adult, resulting in many problems. Ultimately, one day, I had a dental emergency and found Bridgetown Dental, who got me in immediately. I had so much fear about dentist offices that I was tearful during the initial consult. However, Dr. Kaady never shamed me for my worry. He was kind, explained everything about the procedure, and took the time to make me feel like he cared about my teeth and experience. I totally survived the cavity-filling! He asked if I would return (I had a lot more cavities) and start regular cleanings. Five years later, I am still a patient here! Valerie, who cleans my teeth, is wonderful! Everyone here is exceptional, professional, and friendly. I decline to go anywhere else. Bridgetown Dental cured my dentist office anxiety, and I highly recommend them!
Pickleball is a really big dill. (Sorry!) According to the Association of Pickleball Professionals, nearly 50 million adults in the U.S. have played it at least once in the past year. And it’s becoming increasingly popular among folks under 40. If you play, we bet you love it. If you don’t play, you may want to try it out. Either way, you should get a custom mouthguard.
This short video discusses how to pick the right safety glasses for pickleball. And that’s a great idea. But don’t forget about your smile! According to the American Association of Endodontists, more than 5 million teeth get knocked out every year. And teeth get broken and cracked. Many of these accidents happen during athletic activities. With the rise in pickleball popularity, the number of injuries will grow too.
Every sporting goods store sells athletic mouthguards – but they simply don’t work as well as a custom-made guard. At our Portland, OR office, your dentist takes impressions of your teeth to create a mouthguard that fits perfectly. You won’t need a boil-or-bite process, and it will feel so comfortable you won’t mind wearing it.
In addition to sports mouthguards, we provide three other kinds of mouthguards:
- Sleep Apnea Mouthguards – In addition to disturbing your rest, sleep apnea causes daytime fatigue and contributes to many health problems, including heart disease. A custom mouthguard will keep your airway clear so you can breathe easily throughout the night.
- TMJ Mouthguards – A TMJ disorder results in a sore jaw, frequent headaches, and other unpleasant symptoms. We can provide you with a mouthguard that facilitates healing of your temporomandibular joints (TMJ).
- Teeth Grinding Mouthguards – Grinding your teeth can destroy the enamel. Keep your smile safe with a mouthguard that stops the grinding.
Need a custom mouthguard? Call Bridgetown Dental today at 503-809-4742. Or you can schedule online.