Dr. Bohnstedt grew up in Gresham, Oregon. His pre-requisite courses for dental school were completed at Portland State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a General Science degree. Dr. Bohnstedt earned his dental doctoral degree at Oregon Health and Science University in 2013.
After graduating from OHSU Dr. Bohnstedt and Dr. Jill moved to rural New Mexico to practice public health dentistry for the Ben Archer Medical Center. Dr. Bohnstedt worked for Ben Archer from November 2013 through April 2017 before moving back home to Portland. Upon moving back to Oregon Dr. Bohnstedt worked for Permanente Dental Associates from June 2017 through October 2024, leaving to pursue private practice.
In his professional life Dr. Bohnstedt takes pride in his exacting attention to detail and the quality of his work. He feels that patient education is important and likes to thoroughly review findings and treatment options with his patients.
In his free time Dr. Bohnstedt enjoys spending time with his family, riding dirt bikes in the Tillamook forest, and playing guitar. Dr. Bohnstedt loves to talk about music and dirt bikes, he likes to tinker and has built several computers and guitar amplifiers.
Dr. Bohnstedt understands that our patients have trusted Pollard Family Dentistry for decades and is excited for the opportunity to provide care to your families. If you have a good experience with his care please keep in mind he is accepting new patients and would be grateful for your referrals.
Thank you, The Pollard Family Dentistry Team
Bruxism & Mouthguards
Bruxism (teeth grinding) can cause moderate to severe long-term damage to teeth. Constant grinding wears down the surface of the tooth, exposing the soft dentin beneath the enamel. Some of the damage that can occur includes:
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Chipped teeth
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Tooth flattening and tooth wear
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Cracked tooth enamel
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Cracked, loose or broken fillings
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Tooth loss
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Gum recession
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Tooth collapse
Bruxing can even cause a root fracture below the gum line, requiring a root canal and crown to restore the damaged tooth.
Mouthguards
When it comes to protecting your mouth, a mouthguard is an essential piece of athletic gear that should be part of your standard equipment from an early age. While collision and contact sports, such as boxing, are higher-risk sports for the mouth, you can experience a dental injury in non-contact activities too, such as gymnastics and skating.
There Are Three Types of Mouthguards
Custom-fitted: These are made specifically for you by your dentist. They may be more expensive than the other versions, but because they are customized, usually offer the best fit.
Stock: These are inexpensive and come pre-formed, ready to wear. However, they often don't fit well. They can be bulky and can make breathing and talking difficult.
Boil and bite: These mouth protectors can be bought at many sporting goods stores and drugstores, and may offer a better fit than stock mouth protectors. They are first softened in water (boiled), then inserted and allowed to adapt to the shape of your mouth.
The best mouthguard is one that has been custom made for your mouth by your dentist. However, if you can't afford a custom-fitted mouthguard, you should still wear a stock mouthguard or a boil-and-bite mouthguard from the drugstore. Give us a call at (503) 223-7682 to learn more about your options.
Bruxism (teeth grinding) can cause moderate to severe long-term damage to teeth. Constant grinding wears down the surface of the tooth, exposing the soft dentin beneath the enamel. Some of the damage that can occur includes: