Russell and Bode Family Dentistry
Featured Team Member: Sarah
Sarah has been a dental hygienist with our practice for over 3 years. She enjoys being a partner and mom of two young boys. Her family loves hiking, camping and spending time with family and friends.
Sarah and her family
Have you always had sensitive teeth?
We have a new treatment available for sensitive teeth at Russell and Bode Family Dentistry:
Laser Desensitization
Dentinal hypersensitivity (sensitivity on the gumline) is very common. In fact, most patients have some degree of sensitivity at least some of the time. Often, sensitivity will be improved and even eliminated after a thorough cleaning – either a standard “prophy” or a “deep cleaning” depending on your periodontal condition – and oral hygiene instruction. Plaque leads to sensitivity!!!
However, many people with good oral hygiene still experience some degree of sensitivity. We recommend a variety of products to combat sensitivity – MI paste, Sensodyne Toothpaste, Act Fluoride Rinse – to name a few.
When decay or deep undercuts are present in addition to the sensitivity, fillings or crowns are recommended. A referral to a periodontist for grafting is also considered.
WE NOW HAVE A NEW TREATMENT AVAILABLE: LASER DESENSITIZATION
With no anesthetic required, we simply sweep the laser over the sensitive area. There is no discomfort and in most cases the sensitivity relief is immediate. Our initial results have been fantastic.
From the International Journal of Dentistry article “Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity by Diode Laser: A Clinical Study”, “according to these results, the GaAlAs laser showed a very high capability to improve immediately the DH-related pain, both alone and even better in combination with NaF gel. On the other hand, the sole gel results, even if positive, cannot equalize the performances of laser in the immediate. These results have to be confirmed by greater samples of patients and by longer follow-up periods (e.g., 3 and 6 months) to confirm or not the long-lasting action of the combined laser and gel therapy.”
***Our laser is also effective in treatment aphthous ulcers (canquer sores) and cold sores***
It can reduce healing time, pain, and size of ulcer.
Featured Team Member: Pam
Pam has been married for 14 years and has three daughters ranging in age from 10-25. She also has a granddaughter in kindergarten and a 1 1/2 year old grandson. Her girls keep her busy with their many activities but she “wouldn’t have it any other way.” Pam enjoys spending time with her family and friends. “The Oregon coast holds a special place in my heart and we go there as a family whenever possible.”
Pam and Family on the Oregon Coast
Free Dental Day: 4/30/2016
Our Team!
May 16, 2015
Please visit our Free Dental Day page for more information on our upcoming 7th Annual Free Dental Day on April 30, 2016.
Featured Team Member: Jennifer
Jennifer has been with the practice for 7 years. She is a registered dental assistant and is now our Patient Care Coordinator. Jennifer recently celebrated her 13th wedding anniversary to her husband Larry in Hawaii. They have 3 wonderful children ranging from ages twelve to twenty-one. Jennifer enjoys kickboxing, car shows, riding in hot rods, and crafting. She especially enjoys spending time with friends, family, and going on adventures.
Jennifer and Larry
Featured Team Member: Alyssa
Alyssa is our Insurance/Financial Coordinator.
She has been with the practice for 10 years. Alyssa has been married for 11 years and has 4 wonderful children ranging in ages 13 to 20 years old. She enjoys the numerous sports they have kept her busy with over the years – including baseball, football and, cheer. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Alyssa with her husband and friends in Hawaii.
Happy Birthday Dr. Russell
Check out Dr. Russell’s updated bio on our webpage.
Featured Team Member: Sonya
Sonya has been a dental assistant with our practice for 11 years. She
recently got married in August and enjoys cooking, camping, watching the
Seahawks, and going to the beach with her dog Zeke.
Sonya and Jason in Jamaica for their honeymoon.
Featured Team Member: Walter
Walt loves spending time outdoors – beaches, mountains, lakes – it doesn’t matter. “It just doesn’t get much better than being out there with family and friends!”
His favorite places include Alaska, The Adirondacks (upstate NY), and the Oregon Coast!
Walter with his family on the Oregon Coast.
Dr. Russell Climbs Mt. Rainier
“I’ve been passionate about mountain adventures my entire life. Having Mt. Rainier in my back yard has always beckoned and I knew it was a matter of when, not if, I would summit. I made an attempt in 2001 and was turned around by foul weather. This trip was blessed with excellent weather and we had an excellent guide from Rainier Mountain Institute. Due to minimal snowfall during 2015 and a late summer attempt, the route we had to take for safe travel was quite different than years past. It was a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience and I feel blessed to have been able to do it with good friends.
(L-R) East Coast Friend, Dr. Travis Hackney, Dr. Ryan McNamara, Dr. Steve Russell