As a parent, you have enough worries to occupy your time. Don’t let your child’s smile be one of them. A custom-fitted athletic mouthguard provides protection against facial injuries and dental damage. Mouthguards have even been shown to reduce the severity of concussions. Parenting is hard work. Don’t you deserve a little peace of mind? We think so!

Studies show that 13 to 39% of sports-related injuries involve the face. Obviously, mouthguards are mandatory equipment for contact sports such as football, hockey, and rugby. But you might be surprised to learn that the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends athletic mouthguards for a multitude of sports, including wrestling, tennis, cycling, and any activity in which the face might sustain injury.

To create your child’s custom mouthguard, Dr. Milfred will take a dental impression. This ensures optimal fit and comfort, which means that your child may actually wear this important piece of protective gear and not stash it in locker!

Your child’s smile is important. It affects appearance which, in turn, impacts self-esteem. As a parent, you worry about your kid’s health and want to save your child the discomfort of complicated procedures to restore broken or lost teeth. An athletic mouthguard is a small expense that reaps big rewards.

We’ve been talking about kids, but don’t forget that athletic mouthguards are recommended for adults, too. When you schedule your child’s mouthguard fitting, schedule one for yourself. You deserve it!

Call Dr. Milfred’s Portland office today to reserve appointment for all the athletes in your family. We’re
here to keep you smiling!

I use the term cosmetic dentist to describe myself, among other terms, like general and restorative dentist, so that patients understand my capabilities. However, I caution you to really look at the training and experience of whomever you choose to perform your cosmetic dentistry. On my website, you can visit the smile gallery to see the transformation in some of my actual cosmetic dentistry cases. You can also visit the cosmetic dentistry page to find explanations about esthetic services I offer. Whether you need porcelain veneers, bonding, white restorations, teeth whitening, or replacement teeth, I can help you—and I’d like to help you! My team and I get such great pleasure from seeing patients enjoy new confidence and happiness after a smile makeover.

If you like what you see, and what you read, give me a call to schedule a personal smile makeover consultation. I’ll sit down and talk with you about your ideal smile, your current smile, and how to make the change. We’ll plan treatment together, considering your unique situation, goals, and lifestyle. Then I’ll help you gain and maintain the smile of your dreams.

I’m Dr. Leslie Milfred, and my Portland cosmetic dental office caters to patients from across the greater metropolitan area. Call today—503.227.4410—and schedule some time for us to talk about your smile.

When Dr. Milfred examines you, he’ll use intraoral photography to capture close-up photos of your teeth and gums. He’ll also use safe and precise digital x-rays to see what’s below the surface.

In a relaxed consultation, Dr. Milfred will share these digital images with you as he explains his findings. He’ll answer all of your questions and recommend solutions to restore your oral health and, upon request, to improve the appearance of your smile.

• If you’d like to know what particular procedures entail, Dr. Milfred can show you short videos, physical models, and explain the purpose and intended outcome.

• If you’d like to know about cost and payment options associated with your dental treatment plan, our insurance specialist at the front desk will be happy to answer your questions. Dr. Milfred doesn’t want anything to come between you and the smile of your dreams – strong, healthy, and beautiful – so our office has flexible and practical payment options to suit virtually any budget.

• If you’re concerned about comfort; if you feel anxious, nervous, or stressed about dental procedures, please talk with Dr. Milfred about anesthesia and sedation. Many people avoid the dental care they want and need because they aren’t comfortable in the dentist’s office. With The Wand computerized anesthesia delivery system, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and oral conscious sedation, Dr. Mildred will make your experience wonderful.

Call to reserve a personal consultation with Dr. Milfred today. Our Portland Dental Office serves patients from Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, and surrounding communities.

FACT: People with an attractive smile are considered more intelligent, successful, and friendly.

FACT: An all-white, natural-looking smile appears youthful, and thus will make you feel darn good about yourself.

FACT: You can have an all-white smile, even if today your teeth are riddled with metal fillings and crowns.

White fillings: Made of composite resin, a medical plastic, white fillings are tinted to match with your natural tooth structure. Because they contain no metal (and no harmful mercury), white dental fillings don’t expand and contract like amalgam fillings. They actually bond with tooth structure to create a durable, functional, and dependable filling that won’t change shape or “leak.” Dr. Milfred can remove your dark amalgam fillings and replace them all with composite resin fillings or lab-milled restorations – crowns, inlays, or onlays. Learn more about white dental fillings here – and see them for yourself!

White crowns: White crowns are milled from fine dental porcelain, chosen to match a patient’s existing teeth. For front teeth, all-porcelain crowns look beautiful and function well. Front teeth are designed to bite, not chew, so they don’t endure the crushing pressure that molars must withstand. Back teeth, however, may require a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. These durable restorations are made from precious metal covered with high quality dental porcelain. They look natural and can last for years. Click here to learn more about white dental crowns and see before and after photos.

If you’d like a white smile – even after dental work – call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Leslie Robert Milfred today. His Portland dental office is conveniently located to serve patients from Beaverton, Vancouver, Lake Oswego, and nearby communities. Learn more about Dr. Milfred here.

Furthermore, oral cancer claims about 7500 American lives annually. Early detection and treatment of oral cancer improves survival rate by 80%. People without risk factors can develop oral cancer, though those who drink alcohol or use tobacco are at greater risk.

Did you know that dental caries (cavities) is the most prevalent childhood disease in our nation? As for adults, 90% have had a cavity. Tooth decay does not heal if left alone. It will grow and can destroy teeth and/or allow bacteria to enter the blood stream.

Following through with treatment for cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer is imperative. These diseases will not go away, but only worsen over time.

Dr. Milfred offers comprehensive dental checkups to all of his patients, and dental insurance often covers the cost of two checkups per year. The dentist can find dental caries, gum disease, and oral cancer during a checkup. These visits include digital X-rays, if needed, as well as a thorough evaluation of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. DIAGNOdent, a cavity detection laser, finds dental caries in the earliest stage, called demineralization. Intraoral photography provides detailed images of the teeth and gums, which aids in accurate diagnostics.

Dr. Milfred also evaluates patients’ necks and jaw joints. After a checkup, Dr. Milfred provides a complete presentation of his findings and dental care solutions to address all concerns. He can also address destructive teeth grinding (bruxism), malocclusion (misalignment of the bite), and headaches caused by TMJ disorder. Modern restorative dentistry allows for precise, comfortable, effective treatment, as well as attractive tooth-colored restorations of teeth.

In addition to checkups, children and adults need dental cleanings twice a year. During a cleaning, a hygienist removes built up plaque, hardened plaque called tartar or calculus, and decaying food particles lodged between teeth. By recording information about gum tissue, a hygienist creates a record to evaluate gum health over time. Patients who have gum disease may require a deep cleaning to remove bacterial infection from below the gum line. Dr. Milfred’s hygienists also teach patients how to properly care for their mouths with oral hygiene instruction.

Dr. Milfred and his team of compassionate professionals want to partner with you to develop a strategy good oral health so that you enjoy your life, and your smile, for years to come. If you live in the Portland area, call to reserve dental checkups and cleanings for your family today.

Healthy Dentistry – There has been controversy about mercury fillings for years. The FDA changed their stance on the issue, and currently the organization warns of potential harmful effects of mercury dental fillings for pregnant women, children, and patients with mercury allergies or sensitivity. Dr. Milfred would not perform a procedure or use a material on his patients that he wouldn’t recommend for himself and his loved ones. That’s why he has been a mercury-free dentist for years.

Esthetic Dentistry – Instead of metal fillings, Dr. Milfred places composite resin fillings. These restorations are made from a liquid resin, or plastic, material that he tints to match a tooth’s enamel. After cleaning a cavity and inserting resin, the dentist cures the material with a soft light. He then sculpts and polishes the tooth-colored filling, and it looks like part of the natural tooth.

If you have metal dental work you’d like replaced with a more natural-looking alternative, call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Milfred today. In his comfortable Portland dental office, Dr. Milfred places all-porcelain crowns and veneers, as well as lifelike dentures, partials, and bridgework. You deserve a beautiful, healthy smile. Dr. Milfred will deliver!

A few points from cosmetic dentistry studies:

1. People with an attractive smile are considered more friendly, successful, and intelligent.
2. After teeth whitening, people are more likely to land a job at a higher rate of pay.
3. Men and women benefit from cosmetic dentistry.

A few facts you’ll find interesting:

1. Cosmetic dentistry is affordable
2. Porcelain veneers can make you look years younger
3. Veneers permanently resist stains

Many people have completely transformed their image with porcelain veneers. In just two visits with Dr. Milfred, you can enjoy a bold, beautiful, straight smile that reflects your personality. These days, porcelain veneers look completely natural. Each veneer is handcrafted by a dental ceramist to Dr. Milfred’s exacting specifications. So your veneers will be designed to compliment your overall appearance – face shape, features, and skin tone. See Dr. Milfred’s beautiful smile makeovers here.

Imagine what porcelain veneers could do for your smile, and your life! Call to reserve a smile makeover consultation with Dr. Milfred. We transform smiles for patients from Beaverton, Vancouver, Lake Oswego, and surrounding communities in our Portland cosmetic dentistry office.

If you need to schedule an appointment or are “interviewing” us as your potential new dental provider, call today! You may also want to review information about us here.