Oral Health
One of the many tools used by Ponderosa Family Dental to better serve our patients is the handheld iTero scanner. The intraoral scanner was first introduced in 2007 and enables providers to capture a digital image of a patient’s teeth and gums. The resulting 3D scans are especially helpful for treatments… Read More…
In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often neglected, with many people failing to recognize its significant impact on overall health. One condition that can disrupt the quality of sleep and pose serious health risks is sleep apnea. Your dentist in Bend, OR at Ponderosa Family Dental is committed to shedding… Read More…
Are you one of those people who feel anxious at the thought of visiting the dentist? You’re not alone. The fear and discomfort associated with dental procedures can be overwhelming for anyone, at any age — leading to missed appointments and neglected oral health. But what if we told you… Read More…
When you visit a dentist in the Bend area to address some concerns you have about your oral health, you might find your head spinning a bit as you are presented with a range of treatment options. Modern dentistry makes many different types of treatment possible, which is a great… Read More…
It’s easy to understand the appeal of cosmetic dentistry. If you have been harboring some reservations about the way your smile looks – leading you to smile less when around other people – you are likely excited about the prospect of making some changes. As you look around the Bend… Read More…
At Ponderosa Family Dental, we love providing dental care to our many patients – and we are proud of the positive impact we have had on the oral health of countless people throughout Central Oregon. With that said, we understand that not all of our patients are as excited about… Read More…
You can’t go far in the news today without coming across a mention of artificial intelligence. It seems that there is no area of the market as a whole that hasn’t been touched by AI, and dentistry is no different. With the availability of Overjet, a powerful AI platform that… Read More…
Making a change to your smile is a big commitment. Your smile is a huge part of your appearance, and even relatively modest changes will have a big impact on how you look to others. If you have been wanting to make changes to your smile but are nervous about… Read More…
How do you feel about your smile? If you are like countless other people, you might have some reservations about how your smile looks when you show it off in public. Fortunately, changes to your smile are easy to achieve when you work with the professional team at Ponderosa Family… Read More…
Not all restorative dentists in Bend, OR are created equal. Just ask the team at Ponderosa Family Dental about Dr. Benjamin De Graff. His love for technology and innovative dentistry has revolutionized how patients get new crowns, not to mention implant dentistry in Bend. How? Because we’re one of a… Read More…
Are you missing a tooth or teeth? Do they make you feel so self-conscious when you smile or talk that you’d rather just hide away from the world? That’s no way to live, and Dr. Benjamin De Graff and the team at Ponderosa Family Dental know you deserve better — it’s… Read More…
You only get one smile, right? So why not have one that’s brighter and more dazzling than ever? It’s all fun and games until you see your yellow, stained teeth in the mirror and think they’ll never be able to be that white. Think again! Ponderosa Family Dental has one… Read More…
When was the last time you looked at your smile and loved what you saw staring back at you? Do you see perfection in other people that you wish you had for your own teeth? This year might be a good time to talk to a cosmetic dentist in Bend… Read More…
Ponderosa Family Dental is excited about the new year! Why? Because it gives us hundreds of days in the office working with our existing family of patients and welcoming new faces with open arms. It’s no secret that 2023 is also shaping up to be the year everyone is interested… Read More…
Did we read your mind? If you have dental anxiety or a real fear of seeing a Bend dentist, we understand. You won’t find the team at Ponderosa Family Dental trying to minimize your feelings or pretend like taking a few deep breaths before your treatment is going to magically… Read More…
Yes, you read the headline correctly. You’re due for an upgrade for you and your oral health, and it all starts here at Ponderosa Family Dental with a smile makeover. Why not make 2023 your “Year of Me,” where you’re guaranteed to start fresh with a sense of confidence made… Read More…
If you read our blogs, you probably know that Ponderosa Family Dental isn’t shy about investing in innovative tools. Being a trusted Bend restorative dentist, Dr. Benjamin De Graff knows how much easier it is to take care of your oral health when you’re not overwhelmed with anxiety about pain or… Read More…
Being your Bend general dentist, we get the impression that patients aren’t too fond of having dental impressions created of their smile and bite. Why? Because in the past, it involved a process where we would apply a type of gel to the teeth that could be messy and uncomfortable… Read More…
Forget about Halloween — any night of the year can be scary when you’re sleeping next to someone who snores. Ask your dentist in Bend; we’ve heard the “snore-rror stories.” Snoring is one of the most significant indicators of something called sleep apnea. What You Need to Know About Sleep… Read More…
The answer to this question is yes! At Ponderosa Family Dental, we love dental implants and the benefits of having a healthier smile. Dr. Benjamin De Graff had a passion and love for technology at a young age. He spent time building computers and learning new software programming as a… Read More…