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Routine Dental Care in Portland, OR

Routine dental visits involve seeing your dentist regularly to maintain optimal oral health. Many people only go to the dentist when they have oral problems, but the majority of these problems can be prevented by seeing a dentist regularly. When a dental patient makes it a goal to visit their dentist routinely, they are much less likely to experience any oral problems, making routine dental care very important.

The importance of regular dental visits should never be underestimated! When dental patients make regular appointments with their dentist, they are much less likely to be diagnosed with dental problems like tooth decay, gum disease, and cavities. Addressing dental issues sooner rather than later makes it much easier for the dentist to correct any oral problems the patient may currently be suffering from.

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How to keep your teeth healthy


For healthy teeth and gums, practice these oral health habits:

  • Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
  • Floss daily to clean between your teeth.
  • Avoid sweets and sugary drinks that may cause tooth decay.
  • Drink plenty of water to reduce acids that attack teeth.
  • Avoid tobacco and limit alcoholic beverages.
  • See your dentist regularly for cleanings and preventive dental care.

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Testimonials


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Crown and filling experience went better than I expected. It's normally a painful process for me. Staff is always friendly and easy to deal with. We appreciate that they offer us different options since we don't have dental insurance.

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Ilus Ka

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Everyone is so nice and friendly. If you’re looking for a new dentist and team, I highly recommend Bethany Dental. I’ve gone in a few times for anual cleanings and some cavity fillings and I’ve left satisfied every time.

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Marlyne Rodriguez

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The staff was very friendly. Dr. Austria was very friendly and asked me lots of questions and listened to me. He made my appointment easy and stress free. I would recommend going to this office for your dental care.

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Marcia Reyes

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I just spent a very relaxing (really!) 2.75 hours being prepped for a new crown and having 3 fillings put in. Honestly, except for a slight prick of the numbing needle, the whole procedure was painless. Dr.Austria and his staff were friendly, the atmosphere was calming, and I knew I was in good hands.

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Caroline Arnold

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They were super friendly and considerate to any pain I was having. The Dr. asked often if I was in any pain, and I didn't even feel the shot like I usually do at my other dentist. They do everything they can to make you comfortable. I definitely recommend going here.

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Jordan Harris

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I'm in the process of getting a post and crown. Right now I'm healing from my bone graft and every person at this practice continually goes out of their way to make sure I heal well and every thing goes as planned. There was a problem with my bone graft initially and Dr. Austria continues to spend extra time on my mouth to help me keep on healing, at no extra expense to me.

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Heather Stevens

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Dr. Austria is one of the kindest, most capable, and awesome dentists I’ve ever had. I have a moderate level of anxiety around any dental work that requires local anesthesia, and Dr. Austria did everything he could to put me at ease when I unexpectedly needed numbing. The dental assistants are awesome too, non-judgmental and sweet and supportive. I’m so glad we found Bethany Family Dental.

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Joseph & Breanna Grigsby

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