Modern dentistry has come a long way, and at Uptown Family Dental, Dr. Moody and Dr. Parker are proud to offer advanced treatments that are more precise, more comfortable, and longer-lasting than ever before. Whether you’re dealing with chronic discomfort, damaged teeth, or missing teeth, today’s dental solutions are designed to restore both function and...
Choosing a dentist for your family is an important decision that affects everyone’s long-term oral health. At Uptown Family Dental, Dr. Moody and Dr. Parker focus on building lasting relationships with families while helping patients maintain healthy, confident smiles at every stage of life. Having preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dental care available in one...
It’s easy to put dental visits on the back burner. When life gets busy and nothing hurts, it can feel like your smile is doing just fine. The reality is that many dental problems start quietly and progress long before you feel pain. At Uptown Family Dental, Dr. Moody and Dr. Parker emphasize preventive care...
So, as many of you know. Rusty and I have started a podcast called DM a Dentist. So, why did we start the podcast and what is the goal of the podcast? I mean everyone and their mother seems to have a podcast out these days. So, let's dive into DM a Dentist and get...
Okay so you hear the term "general dentist" ... but what does that mean? Patients will often ask "well, are you a cosmetic dentist?" or "are you a family dentist, do you see kids?" We get it. It is confusing. Let's talk about it. Dental offices are named a bunch of different things...
I am often asked about tooth sensitivity...or patients will start the appointment with "I have generalized sensitivity". This is not an uncommon thing to experience. So what can we do about it? Let's dive in. Tooth Pain Vs Tooth Sensitivity This is a very important distinction. We (dentists) will usually decipher what you are...
The Olympics have come to an end (sad). I love the excitement these athletes bring to the world stage as they fight for gold. The United States was on top this year...we tied with China for number of gold medals but won overall with the amount of medals we won spanning all sports. It was...
Sometimes in dentistry (which is basically a foreign language)...we use terms that aren't necessarily understood by the masses. Dr. Rusty and I use, speak about, and see dental crowns everyday of our lives...but you don't...so it makes sense that some of you may not know what they are. So, let's chat about it. What...
Happy Fourth of July!!!!! I cannot believe we are already half way through the year. Time flies when you are having fun. Anyway... This week Portland is getting HOT...like 100 degrees hot. We live in the PNW for a reason and it is NOT for the 100 degree weather our Arizona friends are used to....
We are in the age of accessibility...almost information overload at times. So it can be very hard to know what to look for when seeking out dental veneers. At my practice patients often inquire about dental veneers. We get the question of "who is the best dentist for veneers?" ...quite often. People can sometimes be...
