Dr. Gary Chapman
Dentistry - Orthodontics
Clackamas, OR
37 years experience male
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ChapmanSmiles Orthodontics
Clackamas, OR
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Thursday: 7:00am - 1:00pm
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Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon
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I have had the privilege of practicing Orthodontics since 1989. I am an Orthodontist practicing full face, mostly non-extraction treatment for children and adults. Our practice is focused on providing the right treatment for our patient's goals. We offer Invisalign, Insignia custom braces, Damon braces, and Acceledent to cut treatment times of our adult patients by 50%. We offer a host of interceptive treatments for our younger patients to shorten treatment times and minimize removal of permanent teeth.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dentistry - Orthodontics
Orthodontics
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358 Answers
49 Agrees
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Not at all: I have patients who have had their initial retainers for up to 20 years. Consistent wear will maintain the teeth in desired positions and the retaine... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: Recession of gingival tissues in the eye teeth area is most commonly found with agressive tooth brushing habit and/or using a too hard bristled toothb... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Studies say no: A properly used toothbrush will perform equally good as an electric brush. That being said, an electric toothbrush aimed properly is likely easier to... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: First of all, use a soft bristled toothbrush, this will help to not scrub your gums away with vigorous technique. Depending upon the root and boney a... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Go see an Orthodonti: Unusual issue......You should go see your orthodontist for a look. Most times, when gums are sore, they need more brushing. You might try this as we... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Hard to say: If your teeth are "very crooked" then a lumineer solution will remove too much of your existing tooth structure, weakening the teeth involved. Also y... Read More
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A member asked:
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Sealants are great!: Dental sealants are second only to brushing/flossing and Fluoride to help prevent decay in the chewing surfaces of the teeth. Most dentists will seal... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Advil (ibuprofen): Advil (ibuprofen) is the best for this type of discomfort. Take at least 2 at a time. The soreness will dissipate in about 2 days.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
You will be sore: Removal of an ankylosed tooth is tough. Ankylosis means that the tooth and bone of the jaw have become one. As the tooth is removed, some bone comes... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Herbst Rocks!!: I routinely use herbst appliances for weak chins and associated bites. It helps the upper and lower jaws to come together with out removal of teeth, ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Depends: It entirely depends upon your expectations and your oral hygiene. If you brush and floss daily, then i would be surprised to see two cavities. If yo... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Maybe?: Are you brushing your teeth and gums properly? Do you have gooey plaque around your braces? Your orthodontist, i'm sure is keeping you apprised of y... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Consultation: Seek out a consultation form an orthodontist to see what your options are. Today we have a couple of great options depending upon your situation. Yo... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
It depends: It depends on what you are correcting and how good your eye is. Most cases will see a noticeable (to the layman's eye) change in 4-6 weeks if front t... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Not a good idea: Your aligners are not designed to be chewed with. Chewing will shorten their lifespan to less than 2 weeks, which will affect your tooth movement neg... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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ASAP: The sooner the better. Tomorrow morning may be the best you can do. The canal will need to be sterilized again and sealed up.
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A female asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Yes: We have many of our patients use their retainers for bleaching of teeth. Be careful not to bleach too much....
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Very rare: Nickel allergy and latex allergy. Latex is the number one, our gloves and elastics are made from latex. We use an alternative when allergy is prese... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Professionally remov: If you have some residual adhesive on your teeth, go back to the orthodontic office and they will be happy to find it and remove it. It is a matter o... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
It can....: We are actually known as orthodontists and dento-facial orthopedists. Orthopedics is the restructuring of boney structures, for example the jaws. He... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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If ti bothers you...: Yes!
orthodontic treatment is considered for several reasons. Primarily for bite and periodontal issues associated with malocclusion. A gap between... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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See a good Dentist: Any dentist can place composite fillings. The outcome is based on tooth structure remaining once the cavity is excavated, where the cavity is, color ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: The fabrication of retainers is a destructive process to the model. Most do not survive the process. You will likely need to take new impressions.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Orthodontic treatmen: Orthodontic treatment is used to fix crooked teeth. There are options to treatment: traditional braces, self ligating braces, invisalign type treatm... Read More
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It depends .....: Stitches will depend upon how large the frenum is initially. The wider it is the more likely stitches will be required. This procedure is very minor... Read More
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A member asked:
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Tooth loss to death: Dental decay (cavities) can cause mild to severe complications. Tooth pain , jaw pain, sinus pain. Tooth loss, loss of adjacent teeth as well. If a... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Use an emery board: Use of an emery board (finger nail file) will accomplish removal of a sharp spot and not do any damage to the retainer. This assumes you can determin... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Chew: Chew with your knife and fork more(smaller bites) to reduce the stress on your jaw joints.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Oral: Oral surgery don'ts: smoking, chewing tobacco, drinking liquids through a straw.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Probably can't: If your new appliance is bothering you, use orthodontic wax to soften the edge or wire, whatever it is that is bothering you. After some time it will... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
More complex cases: Invisalign struggles with certain tooth movements. Rotations beyond 15 degrees are not handled well. Bite correction is difficult with elastics. Cr... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Maybe: Cross bite vary in severity. Invisalign has had a long standing policy of not promoting cross bite correction. Aligners struggle somewhat with this ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
YES: Any drug store will stock orthodontic wax. It is usually paraffin wax as opposed to bees wax. We mail it to our patients if they call us if they run... Read More
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A member asked:
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Very cute: Braces can a fashion statement these days. You can go from stealthy to loud and proud with the look. Color choices abound. When you are done, you w... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Hard to say: Several questions need to be answered. Which tooth? Upper or lower jaw? How long has previous tooth been missing? Do you have periodontal disease? ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Consistency matters: If you are inconsistent with your retainer wear, your teeth will wander a little at first and then more as you continue not wearing your retainer. I ... Read More
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Need?: Orthodontics is an elective procedure. There are many ways to straighten teeth, invisalign is just one of them. If you are motivated, save your mone... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
See a Dentist: If you are in pain, it will only get worse. See a dentist asap to have your teeth checked and options presented to get you feeling better. Untreated... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Maybe....: Clicking joints are not necessarily a bad thing. Moving parts sometimes make noise. If your clicking progresses to clicking with pain or no clicking... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Seek a consult: Depending upon your particular situation, either braces or invisalign will make more sense for treatment. Both do a good job when applied appropriate... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Never too late: Its never too late to add dental health to your life. It just gets more involved depending upon the condition of your teeth and mouth. Start with el... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Don't be scared: Your teeth will be the same color as when you started if your hygiene has been adequate. Braces don't cause yellowing of teeth.
I hope you enjoy y... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Several options...: Nsaid's are a starting point to reduce joint inflammation and pain. Splint therapy for occlusal problems, followed by equilibration (polishing teeth ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Could be...: Depending upon where you are hurting it could be:
1. If cheeks are sore, check for latex allergy.
2. Teeth sore: consistent elastic wear will red... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
No: Once teeth are removed, they are gone. The only way to replace them is place implants or bridge work. Discuss your options with your orthodontist.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
No idea: You mean they are collecting dental plaque?
Maybe they are analyzing it?
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
No age limit: Given good oral health, your desire to improve your smile and bite is your only limitation. Seek out a consult and see what your options are.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Advil (ibuprofen): Many new dental fillings will be sensitive for a few days to weeks after the filling is placed. Think healing time. Ibuprofen products are quite goo... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
May help clean teeth: Gum chewing can clean teeth to a certain degree. The action of the gum rubbing on the surfaces of the teeth will scour off some plaque. However it t... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Orthodontics: Orthodontic treatment (braces) are designed to fix this type of problem. Invisalign is another option for some patients. Ask yourself: how long do ... Read More
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Mar 19, 2015
Great Orthodontist!!!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Chapman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Chapman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Have not had them removed yet in fact the other day my tmj specialist mentioned them growing in on am xray
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I only have my retainer three days ago doctor... and I'm really struggling wearing it on my lower lip coz it gives so much pain in my gums..
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! My Hubby has a tarter problem I will have Him try it
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
Oregon health Sciences University School of Dentistry
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Portland, OR - Winter
2013
Top Orthodontist, First Place, Oregon - Winter
2013
Top Orthodontist, First Place, Oregon - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Association of Orthodontists
Oregon Dental Association,
Clackamas Dental Society
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