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If you’re unhappy with your smile, there is a team of dental professionals in Salem, OR ready to help you find the cosmetic solution you need to feel beautiful and confident. At Oregon Smile Care Center, we offer a variety of cosmetic dental procedures so you can beautify your smile according to your goals and budget. Just look at today’s before and after image from one of our satisfied ...
Read MoreWe hope you’re enjoying the warm, fresh air of summertime! Our Salem, OR dental office has been seeing a steady stream of patients who want to improve their smile for a special summer event but may not have the time or money for complicated, expensive treatments. Today’s blog is for you if you’d like some ideas for simple ways to achieve a prettier smile without breaking the bank or ...
Read MoreWhen you have a headache, it can be almost impossible to focus on anything else but the pain. No matter where you are, who you’re with, or what you’re doing, a headache is the background noise that underscores it all. So now that summer is here and the kids are home from school, for example, frequent headaches will make it really hard for you to give them the time and attention they need. ...
Read MoreAs you plan your family vacation, you’re probably crossing off items from your packing checklist with excited anticipation. You’re thinking about all the interesting places you’ll see, new foods you’ll try, and experiences you’ll share with the people you love most. What you’re probably not thinking about is your oral health. But our team at Oregon Smile Care Center wants to offer you ...
Read MoreBefore you pack up the family and head to the local swimming pool, Dr. Hanson at Oregon Smile Care Center has a special message for you! Swimming pools that have too much chlorine in them can harm your smile if you’re not careful. Take a look at our infographic to learn about the ways it can affect your teeth so you and your family can keep your smiles healthy this summer. And as always, you ...
Read MoreIf you’re like many people, you might avoid dental treatment out of fear. You’re not the only one! Kim needed a dental crown but had put off treatment because she was afraid of pain. Once she finally discovered Dr. Hanson at the Oregon Smile Care Center, everything changed. Hear Kim talk more about her experiences in our Salem dental office and why she continues to count on us for comfortable ...
Read MoreOur team at the Oregon Smile Care Center love when you pay us a visit, but we understand that going to the dentist isn’t necessarily everyone's favorite thing to do. That’s why, for today’s blog, we’re sharing some oral health tips that can help you avoid dental problems that would require oral surgery. When Is Oral Surgery Necessary? A person might need oral surgery for any number of ...
Read MoreFear is a perfectly natural human response to the threat of danger. It’s important to your survival, in fact. But fear becomes a problem when it’s based on an irrational perception or expectation of danger. Dental anxiety refers to that sense of fear or dread you might experience when going to the dentist. It covers a broad range of fear levels. Two people could both have dental anxiety, but ...
Read MoreIn the field of modern dentistry, you can find a solution to nearly every dental problem imaginable. The marvels of cosmetic and restorative dentistry options allow dentists to redefine the entire profession. In the past, dentists were there to keep our mouths clean and healthy. But thanks to advances in dental technology over the last few decades, dentists can offer treatments that are truly ...
Read MoreWhat do you know about cosmetic dentistry? Well, for starters, take a look at today’s before and after image from one of our patient success stories. This is just one example of cosmetic dentistry and the kind of dramatic impact it can have on the appearance of your smile. From teeth whitening to veneers to Invisalign, you can find a variety of cosmetic procedures to suit your needs at Oregon ...
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