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It's that time of year when people all over the world get together with family and friends. We play games like pin the crown on the implant and bobbing for apples with teeth replacements. We can't wait for the big parade, either ... What? You don't know what we mean. It's Dental Implant Month. At least, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry says so. OK, so maybe we aren't really having a ...
Read MoreBy now, you may have started your back-to-school shopping. You have been picking out new outfits for your kids along with getting supplies. Paper, pens, folders, notebooks, and backpacks will be in your shopping cart soon if you haven't bought them already. The first day of school is just a few weeks away. It's also a good time to schedule a dental cleaning for yourself and your children. Call ...
Read MoreYou probably remember that cavity you got five or 10 years ago. It was a little embarrassing, and it gave your mother the kind of "I told you so" moment that you were hoping to avoid. If there was a benefit to having tooth decay, it's that you learned your lesson. Since that day, you have been very deliberate about brushing and flossing your teeth every day. (OK, maybe you don't floss every day, ...
Read MoreYou may have heard of Invisalign, but what do you really know about this orthodontic alternative to braces? Today's post will test your knowledge or possibly teach you a few things about Invisalign that you didn't know. (The right answers will be revealed at the end.) If you want to know more about Invisalign, call Oregon Smile Care Center in Salem, OR at or fill out our online form. Loading ...
Read MoreDo you have any of the following symptoms? _ Lingering pain in your jaw _ Pain during meals or after eating _ Pain in your face, neck, or shoulders _ Frequent headaches or earaches _ Difficulty opening or closing your jaw completely _ Clicking or popping sounds when you open your jaw If you are experiencing any combination of these symptoms, then you may have a TMJ problem. Oregon Smile Care ...
Read MoreEveryone can follow three steps to maintain their oral health for life: ▸ Brush your teeth twice each day ▸ Floss between your teeth and gums every day ▸ Visit the dentist a few times each year for cleanings and examinations How many of these things are you doing? Most people brush their teeth regularly. Yet, an American Dental Association survey found that less than half of the population ...
Read MoreTake a moment to relax. Think about things that make you smile. Your family. Your spouse. Your pets. A sunny day. Reading a good book. Now think for a moment about your smile. Is there anything that makes you hesitate to show your smile? What could you change about your smile to make it nicer, warmer, friendlier? You may be like the millions of people who seek out cosmetic dentistry every year. ...
Read MoreHow long would you be willing to go without teeth? The rest of your life? Six months? How about less than a day? If you are in the less than a day group, then you may want to know more about Same Day Smile, which is available at Oregon Smile Care Center. Ideally, none of our patients would need this service. As much as we enjoy living and working in The Beaver State, we know it's not perfect, and ...
Read MoreNostalgia can be defined as "a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past." We may experience this feeling when we see a toy that we used to play with when we were children, if we catch a rerun of our favorite show from when we were teenagers, or if we hear an old song on the radio. You may get a nostalgic feeling looking at old photos and seeing your bright, white smile. Whatever ...
Read MoreWe don't want you to lose any of your teeth, and we have several services and procedures to preserve teeth that have been damaged in some way. Dental fillings, crowns, and root canal treatments are some of the ways we work to preserve teeth every day. In spite of that, we know that sometimes we have to remove teeth in order to prevent bigger oral health issues from arising. That's why we offer ...
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