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Welcome back to our blog! Earlier this month, we shared Sue’s story, which was all about her experience with an easy orthodontic solution for adults that have a smile characterized by crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth. The treatment program is called Invisalign, and it is popular in our Salem, OR dentist’s office for a number of reasons. That’s why we wanted to spend a little more time on ...
Read MoreSpring is just around the corner! As the weather slowly starts to warm up with the changing season, you might be thinking about rededicating yourself to getting in shape for those swimsuits. Good news! Today, we’re going to help you shape up, and it won’t involve a single sit up! We’re talking about shaping up your smile with gum reshaping. This is a type of cosmetic ...
Read MoreMarch 20 is World Oral Health Day, so we think it’s the perfect time to brush up (pun intended!) on gum disease prevention! We’ve compiled some of our best blogs on the subject so you don’t have to waste valuable time doing online research. Blog #1 is all about gum disease risk factors. You might be surprised to learn the sort of things that increase your risk of periodontal infection. Read ...
Read MoreDid you know that there are advantages to having straight teeth that go beyond appearance? It’s true! Today, we’d like to share Sue’s story with you. Sue had braces before and was fairly satisfied with her smile. But over the years, her teeth had shifted a bit, yet she never pursued orthodontics again. That is, until Dr. Hanson explained the health benefits of straight teeth, like helping ...
Read MoreWhat do you look for from your dentist? At our Salem, Oregon dental office, we have implemented the latest technology to provide precise and comfortable care. That means having digital technology and embraces the latest treatments like Invisalign and laser dentistry. At Oregon Smile Care Center, we focus on the patient’s comfort above all else. We have private operatories so you can get ...
Read MorePlanning for dental emergencies is nearly impossible. Dental emergencies often occur in the most inconvenient times like when we’re driving home from work or late on a weekend. At Oregon Smile Care Center, our office is designed to help you overcome your dental emergencies in a timely manner. That means providing restorative dentistry and even replacing teeth in one day. We have helped patients ...
Read MoreA few days a patient came into my Salem, Oregon dental office. It was the first time she had visited a dentist in years. She was a little embarrassed about her smile and needed some dental work. She expected us to tell her that part. What she didn’t expect was the experience. She had built up the dentist as a boogeyman, but she found out that times have changed. Procedures are no longer ...
Read MoreWe have worked over the years to establish a dental website that is informative and helpful to all of our Salem, Oregon dental community. We love informing our patients and community members. Great dentistry doesn’t start in the dental chair, it’s starts with better education. The more a patient knows, the more likely they are to have great oral health. So today, we want to address some of ...
Read MoreFebruary is Gum Disease Awareness month, so we want to make sure you are well-equipped in the fight against the potentially devastating effects of gum disease on your overall health. A solid strategy that will help you in the cause of optimum oral health is to check out our blog series! We’ve collected our top 4 blogs from the last year that address gum disease, also called periodontal disease, ...
Read MoreOur Salem, Oregon, dental office is dedicated to helping you achieve a healthier smile. That means finding the right treatment for you, whether it’s cosmetic or restorative. More and more, we are seeing patients who struggle with crooked teeth! Invisalign is a great way to repair mildly crooked teeth. Invisalign is subtle and has little to no sensitivity. Invisalign also uses clear, removable ...
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