Pediatric Dentistry of Portland's Blog

If this happens to your little one, have them work on getting the tooth out on their own for a few weeks, if the tooth is loose. We are always happy to assist if your child is having a hard time getting the tooth out, and we will put in a good word with the tooth fairy. Although not nearly as common, upper front teeth may also become shark teeth. We usually want to address an upper front shark tooth right away, so that the new permanent tooth does not come in in a crossbite or underbite position. Never hesitate to call our office if you have concerns with how your child's teeth are coming in. And remember to brush and floss! Even the wiggly ones!

This year has been a year of change at Pediatric Dentistry of Portland. As many of you know, we have had two office locations for many years. As of August 2015, the Gresham practice was sold to Dr. Elizabeth Lee, a well-established pediatric dentist, with over a decade of experience. It was a difficult decision to sell the Gresham practice, as we have built relationships there with so many children and their families over the years. Our dentists, hygienists, assistants and all of our office staff will really miss seeing all of you. Although it was a hard decision, Dr. Noel and Dr. Andrea know they will be able to spend more time with their families as well as being more available at the NE Portland office. We are excited to offer more availability for scheduling during busy times like summer and school holidays. Dr. Noel and Dr. Andrea, as well as additional dental assistants, will be working together on many of the school holidays and during the summer to accommodate many families who prefer to schedule their children’s appointments during those times. We are excited about now being able to serve our patients better at the NE Portland office with increased ease of scheduling. If you haven’t seen us in a while, we hope you will call and schedule your child’s appointment soon!