This summer, we shared the story of one of Dr. Slater’s recent patients who was preparing to get married. Before seeing Dr. Slater she had a history of bad dental experiences, so she’d been putting off making improvements to her smile. With her wedding coming up, she knew she wanted to be able to smile…

If like most patients, you’ve probably heard about the importance of brushing and flossing while visiting dentists in Aloha, OR. In addition to keeping teeth and gums looking and feeling their best, you’ve probably also heard that failing to tend to your oral health increases the risk for developing a range of chronic diseases that…

As a cosmetic dentist in Aloha, our team at Slater Dental understands how the loss of a tooth can cause patient’s to worry about the health and appearance of their smiles. Fortunately, the loss of a tooth doesn’t mean the end of great looking smile. Each year in the U.S., millions of patients experience tooth…

At Slater Family Dental, we understand the importance of a stunning smile that can lighten up a room. Studies have shown that a straight, healthy looking smile ranks as one of the biggest contributing factors in making a good first impression. One study – conducted by researchers at Leeds and Central Lancashire University – found…

At Slater Family Dental, we understand that flossing ranks fairly low as a habit many of our patients enjoy doing on a daily basis. While most people don’t have a problem following the American Dental Association’s recommendation to brush at least twice a day, finding the time to floss at least once seems far more…

In recent dental news, there have been many types of new practices and trends when it comes to taking care of your teeth and gums. But do these popular practices really benefit your oral health or do they actually cause more harm than good? As your dentist in Aloha, OR, our team at Slater Family Dental keeps…

Many of us have bad habits that cause our tooth brushing efforts to not be as effective as they could be. While we all know that brushing twice a day and flossing are the best things to do to take care of our teeth, there are some routines that warrant a second look. By addressing…