A common question pediatric dentists get from parents is, “Why do we have to treat baby teeth, when they’re just going to fall out?” There are numerous good reasons.

If your cat has been bitten or scratched by another cat, they might act fine, but even small wounds can be serious. Cat bites often lead to abscesses because bacteria get trapped under the skin. Within two or three days, a small bite can turn into a painful, swollen infection.

If your child is active — and most of them are — protecting their smile goes beyond wearing a mouthguard during sports. One often-overlooked risk? Front teeth that stick out too far.

Congenital syphilis is caused by a bacterial infection (Treponema pallidum) that a baby can get from the mother during pregnancy or childbirth. It doesn’t matter what stage of infection the mom is in — transmission can happen anytime. It’s completely treatable with a specific kind of penicillin called benzathine penicillin G.

Lane County Waste Management’s Nuisance Abatement Program helps preserve the community’s natural beauty by removing illegal dump sites along 1,432 miles of county roads and on county property. The program also helps enforce Lane County’s illegal dumping laws.

Navigating the late summer real estate market in the Mid-Willamette Valley