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Orthodontic care can be a big decision for anyone. If you are a parent, you want the best for your child. You want a treatment that will work and, if possible, not be too uncomfortable. If you are a teen, you want your treatment to be simple and to be over as soon as possible. And if you are one of the millions of adults who are considering orthodontic care for yourself, then you may prefer ...
Read MoreTooth decay affects millions of Americans every year. By acting early, you can prevent long-term oral health problems and preserve your smile with a tooth-colored filling. If you live in or near Salem, OR, you can get a dental filling at Oregon Smile Care Center. To make an appointment at our dentist office, just call or fill out our online form. ...
Read MoreToday, we are going to discuss something that can be a little uncomfortable. It's important, but it's not one of the things that we address frequently in our blogs. It's the cost of dental care. We know it can be expensive at times, especially if you are interested in a more complicated procedure. But we also want you to know that every member of Oregon Smile Care Center is on your side. If there ...
Read MoreWhat makes a great smile? It starts with having teeth, preferably teeth that are complete and teeth that are there. For better or worse, the average American adult has fewer than 25 teeth, according to the National Institutes of Health. Even assuming a person's wisdom teeth have been removed, they would have 28 teeth remaining. That means the average American adult is missing three teeth, ...
Read MoreBill wakes up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. After removing his night guard, he can't help smiling. He brushes his teeth before jumping in the shower. After cleaning up, he gets dressed and ready for work. "Morning, honey," Bill tells his wife, who is fixing breakfast for their children before they get on the bus for school. "I made you something, too," she says while handing him ...
Read MoreIf you have teeth, then you probably want to keep them healthy. You probably want your teeth to look nice, too. While this can mean different things to different people, it's pretty safe to say that most people would prefer to have teeth that are white and straight. If your teeth fall short of what you would like them to look like, you don't need to worry, especially if you live in or near Salem, ...
Read MoreA couple years ago, USA Today reported a survey of single adults in the United States. The focus of the article was one what singles consider the "must have" traits in a person they would consider for a long-term relationship. Trust and a sense of humor rated high for both men and women, but something else was on the top of the list for both groups. According to the survey, 58 percent of men and ...
Read MoreBeing an adult with crooked teeth isn't much fun. When you are aware of your misaligned teeth, then you also may become more aware of how straight other people's teeth are. Many of the people you encounter have undergone some kind of orthodontic treatment or cosmetic dentistry. Very few people have naturally perfect teeth when their permanent teeth emerge from their gums. However, there's a ...
Read MoreHear, ye! Hear, ye! The Dental Queen has a message for all to hear: Dental crowns are more useful than royal crowns. That is all. OK, we realize that was a silly way to start a post, but the message is true. If something happened to your teeth, a dental crown is more likely to be helpful than a royal one, especially in the United States, where our country was founded on the idea of doing ...
Read MoreWhen someone asks you to say cheese, what do you do? Do you grin from ear-to-ear? Do you smile comfortably? Or do you hesitate, wondering if you should smile naturally or if you should keep your lips firmly pressed together? If the last scenario sounds familiar, is your concern because of your teeth or because your gums? We have services to address problems with your teeth, but we also can change ...
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