{"id":34,"date":"2019-03-06T12:14:43","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T12:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2019-03-29T12:18:21","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T12:18:21","slug":"dentist-in-downtown-portland-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/dentist-in-downtown-portland-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Downtown Portland Says Make Oral Health a Celebration!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanA recent data set shows that the vast majority of adults in America are suffering from some form of gum disease. As a remedy, dentists<\/a> around the country highlight different aspects of oral health throughout the year to encourage patients to be more proactive. National Dentist Day is an example of one of the ways to promote excellent oral health, as it\u2019s focus is on preventive care. Read on to learn how visiting your dentist in Downtown Portland can protect your mouth, teeth and gums!<\/p>\n

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Why Preventive Care is So Important<\/h2>\n

While it\u2019s a given that brushing and flossing your teeth at least two times a day are vital to your dental wellness, there is yet another key component that shouldn\u2019t be overlooked \u2013 maintaining six-month appointments with your dentist for preventive care.<\/p>\n

This is what you can expect to happen while you\u2019re there:<\/p>\n