Evolution Dental Blog

Summertime is here, and with school out of session, it’s the perfect time to plan a vacation. Whether you’re planning a camping excursion to enjoy what nature has to offer or are traveling to explore distant cities, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your break. That said, there are some routines you should stick to, and dental hygiene is one of them- especially if you have braces! A change in your schedule could lead to dental danger if you don’t take the right precautions.

As you prepare for your trip, consider packing a dedicated orthodontics kit. Having all the necessary tools for your dental care can provide peace of mind, allowing you to fully enjoy your time off. If you’re unsure about what to include, read on for 3 useful suggestions!

If you are a natural medicine enthusiast, you might be interested in using essential oils for various purposes. Many people even use them to relieve the pain and discomfort of TMJ disorder (TMD). Are they an effective way to treat TMD, or are they a waste of time and money? This blog post discusses some facts that you should keep in mind as you are seeking to support the health and function of your jaw joint.

If you frequently struggle with issues like jaw pain, difficulty chewing, headaches, and other symptoms of TMJ disorder (TMD), you may be curious about your treatment options. Sadly, many therapies only relieve immediate symptoms rather than address the root cause of TMD. But what about braces? Can they fix TMJ disorder for good? This blog post discusses what you should know about using orthodontia to correct jaw problems.

In their quest to remain youthful, many people do things like exercise, eat a balanced diet, use luxurious skincare products, and more. Sadly, those, some of those individuals do not care for one aspect of their health that can have a big impact on how quickly they age — their sleep. Research suggests that sleep disordered breathing (SDB), such as what occurs in people with sleep apnea, can speed up the aging process. This blog post discusses important points from that research and touches on some signs that you should seek treatment for sleep apnea.

Have you been struggling to feel well-rested despite spending 7 – 8 hours in bed every night? Does your partner tell you that you snore? Have you been putting on a few pounds lately? It might surprise you to learn that such issues are often closely related. This blog post explores the vicious cycle that can be created by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and weight gain.

Everyone occasionally wakes up with some aches and pains, but if your jaw seems to hurt every single morning, you might have a problem that needs to be addressed by a dentist. What can cause your jaw to hurt when you wake up? What can you do to find relief? This blog post provides some important information.

Hello. I’m Russ Teasdale of Evolution Dental in Portland, Oregon. Today, I would like to tell you about an exciting revolution in the treatment of snoring.

Snoring is more than just an irritant to those within audible range.  And it will most likely worsen over time, quite possibly developing into life-altering obstructive sleep apneas.  Consider it an early warning alarm that problems are on the horizon.  

Hello. I am Dr. Russ Teasdale of Evolution Dental in Portland, Oregon, and I would like to discuss a treatment for facial pain that you may not realize is an efficient and effective option to relieve your discomfort.

Over the years, the concept of what is possible has evolved greatly.  People used to believe the Earth was flat, that bumblebees and man could never fly, that there was no possible use for electricity.  My, how our awareness of everything has expanded, as old assumptions have fallen to the realities of science.  

When you Breathe through your nose, the saying goes, 

Everything’s better, from your head to your toes.

And air that’s warmed, and filtered and churned

Is better for tonsils, and lungs, we have learned.

But when you breathe through your mouth, things can quickly go south,

The throat gets inflamed, or infected, or both.

And you just want to curse, because everything’s worse,

And we do mean EVERYTHING, Chapter and Verse.