Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry
Steve Christensen, DMD
Stephanie Christensen, DMD
Ashley Swan, DMD
Edward Christensen, DDS
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Choosing a Pediatric Dentist? Here are 4 Things to Consider Ahh being a parent… Nobody said it would be easy, but the return is like nothing else. Now it’s time to ensure their health and happiness, start your child off…
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Candy, or sugar for that matter, is a treat. A Treat that keeps on giving… In the form of cavities. Yet you still think they’re young… he/she are going to lose those teeth anyways. But, it’s time to put your…
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Bend is considered one of the most beautiful and coveted places to live in all of the nation. With immediate access to high desert lakes, world-class hiking and mountain biking trails, all Bendites share a passionate love of the outdoors.…
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When Dr. Steve and Dr. Stephanie opened their practice to Central Oregon in early 2005, they knew it was the right place to raise a family and practice their love of pediatric dentistry. Despite several well-established pediatric dental practices in…
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Did you know that tooth decay is the number one childhood illness? Furthermore, about 1 in 3 kids in the United States are considered overweight or obese. Read on for some healthy ideas as alternatives! Sugarless chewing gum Chewing sugar-free…
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As summer winds down, it’s time to get back into the school routine. Start this school year off right by creating healthy habits from the get-go. Here are some dental tips on how to make this school year the best…
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As of May 13, 2017, we’ve been meeting the dental health needs of children in Central Oregon for 12 years. It’s been so fun and rewarding to watch your kids (and ours!) grow. A big thank you to all of…
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As parents, we love our kids. That’s why we work so hard to ensure they have a healthy start and the best dental care possible! But sometimes, communicating with our kids can be a challenge and we run out of…
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With tooth decay topping the charts for the most chronic disease among children, it’s important to address how we can prevent cavities before they happen. Here at Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry, we do everything in our power to preserve the function…
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Your child’s smile is the most treasured focal point of any photo you have! That is why we work hard to ensure your child’s smile glows bright with healthy teeth for many years to come. Dental sealants are one of…
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Worse than a late night bowl of ice cream after dinner or that afternoon Kit-Kat bar is the continuous snacking or sipping that goes on in offices and schools across America. Remember, the acids created by the bacteria that attack all that carbohydrate-laden…
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*During the Middle Ages in Germany, people believed that kissing a donkey relieved toothaches. *Giraffes have 32 permanent teeth, the same as humans. But, their teeth can measure 17 inches long. *The Great Barracuda (wolf of the sea) can grow more than six feet long.…
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The third and last set of molars was known as “teeth of wisdom” from the seventeenth century to the nineteenth century, when their name changed to “wisdom teeth”. Linguists suggest that they’re referred as wisdom teeth because they appear much…
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The holidays are the perfect time to recognize the importance of giving back to the community. This is something that we take to heart and have tried to implement into our practice over the years. Read on for an overview…
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1. Your teeth’s best friend might not be your toothbrush. Oh, sure, a toothbrush and a strand of floss wielded often and wisely will do wonders for your teeth. You should use both. But your teeth’s first line of defense…
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