Did you know that 60% of children experience some kind of trauma to their front teeth? Mouth injuries and dental trauma are common for children – as they learn to crawl, walk, run, play, and all the amazing things kids do – accidents happen! These injuries can involve the teeth, gums, lips, tongue, inner cheeks, […]
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Get Filled in on Composite Resin Fillings
Cavities happen to the best of us, kids and adults alike. When your child gets a cavity, you’ll want to fill it as soon as possible to avoid allowing any tooth decay to spread to nearby teeth. By choosing a resin filling, you’re protecting your child’s smile while also boosting their confidence! What Are Resin […]
Baby Teeth & Adult Teeth: What to Expect in Pediatric Dentistry
Did you know that babies only have 20 teeth, but adults have 32? Between gaining the first set of baby teeth, losing those, then replacing them with adult teeth – it’s a lot of transition for your kiddos! Here’s exactly what to expect. All About Baby Teeth Babies will eventually have a total of 20 […]
Xylitol: The Plaque Fighting Sugar Recommended in Pediatric Dentistry
You may have come across xylitol in the ingredients list on your gum, but did you know that it’s a hot topic in the pediatric dentistry realm? Xylitol is, perhaps, one of the only sugars you’ll hear dentists actually recommending that you and your little ones consume. Here are the sweet facts on xylitol! What […]
Pediatric Dental Sealants: Your Questions Answered
If you’re concerned about cavities in your little one’s mouth, sealants can be a great addition to your dental care routine! Pediatric dental sealants are an excellent prevention technique – they reduce 80% of all cavities that occur on the surface of the tooth, where chewing occurs. Consider sealants your 100,000-mile warranty, spanning from cheek […]
Our Response To COVID-19 (As Of 3/27/20)
Bluefish is taking daily action to continue your care while keeping both your family and our team safe. Despite the ever-changing information, one thing we can say for certain is that we’re here for you. If you’d like to speak with someone, you can call our office number Monday to Thursday from 8AM – noon […]
Our response to COVID-19 (as of 3/15/20)
At Bluefish, we prioritize the health of your family and ours. As we track the developments of the COVID-19 “Coronavirus” outbreak in the US, we will be following standard protocol that suggests reducing interpersonal contact to minimize the virus’ transmission. We will be operating in solidarity with healthcare providers so as not to overwhelm our […]
Our top tips for nutrition & snacking
The mouth is the gateway to the body. Dental health and body health go hand in hand. We love helping you create snacking and eating habits that make for healthier teeth, bodies and minds. Eating for dental health comes down to three things: sugar content frequency of PH change in the mouth amount of time […]
Food Drive + Fun: Kids donate canned goods and get a free fair ride ticket!
It is July, which means it is time for our annual canned food drive! Summer is one of the most challenging times for food banks–so right now is a good time help us gather canned and other nonperishable food items to contribute to the NeighborImpact Food Bank. Help us fill the big blue bins in […]
YOU INSPIRE US: Olivia Flack selected to represent Oregon for South Africa wrestling exchange program
Huge congratulations to our wonderful patient Olivia Flack: She was recently selected to represent Oregon on the Oregon Wrestling Cultural Exchange Team! Olivia is a junior at La Pine High School and she is looking forward to traveling with the program this summer to compete in South Africa. The program has a long history dating […]
Save a tooth, wear a mouth guard!
Teeth may be as tough as a turtle shell, but they’re no match for a line-drive, soccer ball or elbow to the jaw. Faster than you can say “OUCH!,” a tooth can break, move or get knocked out. The best way to protect your teeth? Wear a mouth guard. This simple piece of moldable plastic […]
Be a know-it-all on xylitol
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables. Compared to sugar, it has fewer calories and zero carbohydrates. But what’s really exciting about xylitol is that it’s a tooth-friendly sugar. Along with not encouraging tooth decay, it has been shown to actively aid in repairing minor cavities caused […]