Vancouver WA Dentist

Radiant Smiles Await at Magnolia Dental

Elevate Your Smile with Expert Care from Michael P. Naughton DMD

Dental Care Services at Magnolia Dental

At Magnolia Dental, we offer a wide range of services dedicated to enhancing and maintaining your dental health.

Dental Health

Prioritize your oral well-being with our Dental Health services at Magnolia Dental. From routine examinations and cleanings to preventive treatments and education, we’re dedicated to safeguarding your teeth and gums for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Transform your smile and boost your confidence with our Cosmetic Dentistry services at Magnolia Dental in Vancouver Washington. Whether you’re seeking teeth whitening, veneers, or smile makeovers, our expert team can help you achieve the radiant, beautiful smile you’ve always dreamed of.

Advanced Services

Experience cutting-edge dental care with our Advanced Services at Magnolia Dental. From dental implants and root canal therapy to orthodontics and TMJ treatments, our skilled professionals utilize the latest techniques and technologies to deliver superior results and improve your overall oral health.

Affiliations with Magnolia Dental

Get to Know Dr. Michael P Naughton, DMD.

Michael P. Naughton DMD specializes in beautifying smiles, maintaining your dental health, and helping you improve your appearance. Our experienced and friendly staff takes great pride in keeping your smile beautiful. Our promise to you is that the veneers, fillings, crowns, and bridges we create will look as good as or better than the teeth nature gave you. And to make sure we keep that promise, the products we recommend and use are the highest quality and incredibly durable. You can trust your smile with us.

Magnolia Dental Gallery

Explore the remarkable transformations achieved through our expert dental care at Magnolia Dental in Vancouver WA. Browse our gallery showcasing before-and-after images, and witness the stunning results of our personalized treatments. Let these smiles inspire you on your journey to a brighter, healthier smile.

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Frequent Asked Questions

Q: Which type of toothbrush should I use?

A: The brand of the toothbrush is not as critical as the type of bristle and the size of the head. A soft toothbrush with a small head is recommended because medium and hard brushes tend to cause irritation and contribute to recession of the gums, and a small head allows you to get around each tooth more completely and is less likely to injure your gums. It’s unnecessary to “scrub” the teeth as long as you are brushing at least twice a day and visiting your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings.

Q: Is one toothpaste better than others?

A: Generally, no. However, it’s advisable to use a fluoride containing toothpaste to decrease the incidence of dental decay. We recommend our patients use what tastes good to them as long as it contains fluoride.

Q: How often should I floss?

A: Flossing of the teeth once per day helps to prevent cavities from forming between the teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach. Flossing also helps to keep your gums healthy.

Q: What's the difference between a "crown" and a "cap"?

A: These are restorations to repair a severely broken tooth by covering all or most of the tooth after removing old fillings, fractured tooth structure, and all decay. The restoration material is made of gold, porcelain, composites, or even stainless steel. Dentists refer to all of these restorations as “crowns”. However, patients often refer to the tooth-colored ones as “caps” and the gold or stainless steel ones as “crowns”.

Q: What's the difference between a "bridge" and a "partial denture"?

A: Both bridges and partial dentures replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to abutment teeth or, in some cases, implants. A partial denture is attached by clasps to the teeth and is easily removed by the patient. Patients are usually more satisfied with bridges than with partial dentures.