As your family and cosmetic dentist in Newberg, Dr. Jennifer McLeod strives to protect the long-term oral health of all of her patients. As most of our patients already know, tooth decay and gum disease rank as the two biggest threats their oral health faces on a daily basis. Fortunately, you can significantly lower your…

While you might think that a brilliantly bright smile is strictly reserved for the celebrities you see on TV and in magazines, your Newberg cosmetic dentist Dr. Jennifer McLeod wants all of her patients to have the whitest smile possible. However, to enjoy a great looking smile, it’s important that you realize the causes of…

Whether you’re getting prepared for the next routine dental visit to your Newberg family dental care provider, recovering from a recent dental procedure, or trying to maintain and improve your daily oral hygiene, making sure to receive high marks from Dr. McLeod during your next exam is oral health priority number one. More than that,…

Teeth grinding is typically thought of as related to a sleep disorder. Many patients of Newberg family dental care provider Dr. Jennifer McLeod experience teeth grinding – clinically referred to as bruxism – at night as a symptom of a sleep disorder such as snoring and sleep apnea. But there could be another reason why…

While wildly considered a healthy beverage alternative, many patients of Newberg family dental care provider Dr. McLeod don’t know that sparkling water can cause dental erosion. By now most of Dr. McLeod’s patients should know that certain foods and drinks could be potentially harmful to our mouths and bodies. Sodas, for example, have been linked…

According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, two-thirds of all Americans are either overweight or obese. Considering that research has shown the health consequences of long-term weight gain include gum disease, tooth decay, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, stroke, and heart disease, it’s little wonder why so many Americans are desperate to…

At Newberg Family Dental, Dr. Jennifer McLeod understands firsthand that not all of her patients enjoy visiting her Newberg family dentist office. In fact, studies have shown that up 20 percent of American adults put off receiving the dental care they need due to dental anxiety, a condition that causes feelings of anxiety and dread…

Newberg Pediatric dentist Dr. Jennifer McLeod has long made the treatment and prevention of childhood tooth decay a top priority. Untreated tooth decay ranks as the number one chronic disease among children in the U.S, and according to a study conducted by the Children Dental Health Project, 80 percent of all cavities occur in just…

With flu season fast approaching, many pharmacies and doctors’ offices have made flu shots available for patients looking to avoid a costly bout with the virus. For children and the elderly, avoiding a battle with the flu becomes even more important, as undeveloped or weakened immune systems can struggle to fight off an infection. At…