posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

Capturing the Moment At Brent Bakken DDS we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more

posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Brent Bakken DDS wants you to know that this common ailment can be Read more

posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more

posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more

posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Brent Bakken DDS are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you to Read more

posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

At Brent Bakken DDS, we have patients coming in asking us why a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee becomes a painful experience, or why brushing or Read more

posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

YES! X-rays have been used in dentistry for a long time, and the amount of radiation has significantly decreased with advances in technology. While there is risk in every health Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Brent Bakken DDS for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or cracked Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

Keeping on top of your oral health is key when it comes to making sure your whole body stays healthy. The bacteria that occur naturally in your mouth can produce Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

We all want our best and brightest smiles, and today there are many options we can explore at home to make those beautiful smiles a reality. Whether it’s healthy habits, Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Brent Bakken DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Hermiston, Oregon area Read more