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National Flossing Day is the day after Thanksgiving. It's a great time to remind our patients what they should do to prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral health problems. Your efforts should include a professional cleaning at our dentist office in Salem, OR. In addition to preventive dentistry, we also offer non-surgical periodontal treatments in our office. Call or contact us online ...
Read MoreInvisalign® can do many of the same things that traditional braces can do. The key difference is that Invisalign uses clear aligners instead of brackets and wires to move your teeth. Let Dr. Sean Hanson show you what Invisalign could do for your at our dentist office in Salem, OR. If you want straight teeth, Invisalign might be what the doctor ordered. You can schedule a consultation at Oregon ...
Read MoreHow do you feel about your smile? If you could change anything about your smile what would it be? No matter your answer, you could find the solution in cosmetic dentistry at Oregon Smile Care Center. Even if you've never considered our cosmetic service, our dentist may be able to do something for you if you live in or near Salem, OR. Answer a few questions to find out if cosmetic care could help ...
Read MoreWhat should you do in each of these dental emergencies? ► Waking up with a massive toothache ▶︎ Losing a dental crown after getting struck in the face with a ball ► Breaking or cracking a tooth after you bite into something hard All three situations will require different responses, but there is one thing you should do in any dental emergency. You should call to reach our dentist office ...
Read MoreWe use tooth-colored dental fillings in our practice, and that affords us the opportunity to provide another service for our patients — dental bonding. Dental bonding uses a tooth-colored composite material to restore or build up your teeth. This is an affordable and effective way to repair chipped and worn down teeth. It also has cosmetic benefits for people with a "short" tooth. To schedule ...
Read MoreHalloween can be a spooky but fun time of year for kids, but a downright scary one for a kids dentist. We would not want to deny anyone the fun of going trick-or-treating and collecting candy. We remember how much fun that was for us when we were children. However, Dr. Hanson and our team at Oregon Smile Care Center also want you to avoid the problems like tooth decay and cavities that could make ...
Read MoreIf you asked most people, they would agree that straight teeth make a smile look nicer. Yet, many people do not realize that Invisalign® can give you straight teeth without the brackets and wires that are part of wearing braces. Invisalign has been around for decades and it has been used to help patients all across the United States. If you are looking for a dentist who offers this service in ...
Read MoreTMJ problems can disrupt your daily life. Headaches, earaches, and frequent jaw pain are common symptoms of TMJ disorders. To stop the pains and the disruptions, you may need help. If you live in or near Salem, OR, you can make an appointment at Oregon Smile Care Center to talk with our dentist, Dr. Sean Hanson. To schedule your visit, call or fill out our online form. ...
Read MoreA cavity, a broken tooth, or missing teeth — all of these things can ruin your smile, or at least, how you feel about your smile. Fortunately, you can fix those issues with a dental filling, crown, or bridge by visiting Oregon Smile Care Center. While we are a general dentistry practice, restorative dentistry is a big part of what we do. We know that life happens, and some of the things that ...
Read MoreIn the musical, Bye Bye Birdie, characters sing: Take off the gloomy mask of tragedy It's not your style You'll look so good that you'll be glad You decided to smile This is part of the song, "Put On A Happy Face," but it could apply to cosmetic dentistry in general and to dental veneers in particular. We offer veneers for our patients at Oregon Smile Care Center because we know how effective ...
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