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Thanksgiving dinner is just another meal… said no person ever! We all look forward to filling our plates with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and macaroni and cheese, right? Then maybe it’s time you visited Dr. Hanson at Oregon Smile Care Center so he can get to the bottom of your tooth pain and sensitivity so you can enjoy the holiday season comfortably! Why Your Teeth Hurt & How We ...

Is your smile ready to shine this holiday season? If it could use a little upgrade so you can look great and feel confident through all the celebrating, visit your Salem cosmetic dentist now! Take our quiz to see if our teeth whitening treatment would be a good way to boost your self-esteem and improve your overall appearance in time for the holidays. To schedule your appointment at Oregon Smile ...

Halloween is only a couple of weeks away, and that means the holidays are much closer than many of us would like to admit right now. Instead of enduring another Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve dodging cameras and covering your mouth when you laugh, your Salem dentist at Oregon Smile Care Center wants you to feel relaxed and confident. We’re here to help by designing the smile of ...

Maybe you can get through Halloween without overindulging your sweet tooth. But can you make it through this sugary holiday without tooth decay and cavities? Take today’s quiz from your Salem family dentist to find out! Believe it or not, there are ways you can still enjoy sweets without letting the excess sugar derail your dental health. It just takes a commitment to practicing moderation, ...

Over the years, your teeth can’t escape the consequences of wear. Day after day, you’re putting stress on them to carry out the work they’re meant to do, which is to tear and chew your food. On top of that, your age, diet, and lifestyle can make your teeth look sort of dull and worn. But time isn’t always the problem. It can simply be a matter of mother nature, where you’ve always had ...

The morning after too many cocktails, a Saturday afternoon of gardening in the hot sun, or a good workout can all leave you with a dry, sticky mouth. But they’re just temporary consequences to dehydration and won’t pose a long-term threat to your dental health. However, it’s entirely different if you’re experiencing persistent dry mouth and the uncomfortable symptoms that come with ...

Dental Implant Month is here, so your friends at Oregon Smile Care Center are ready to celebrate! Check out today’s infographic to see what you’ll be able to do when you anchor your new teeth to dental implants in Salem, OR. Then visit us for a consultation to find out if this is the smile solution you’ve been waiting for! To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hanson, call Oregon Smile Care ...

Dr. Hanson and our team at Oregon Smile Care Center are here to arm you with the facts about dental health so you can have the upper hand against gum disease and other problems that keep you from having the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve! Let us help you first by being your trusted source for high-quality general dentistry in Salem, OR! Then, make sure you keep checking our dental blog to ...

Don’t let painful, unsightly dental problems keep you from enjoying food or smiling with confidence! With a new dental crown from Dr. Hanson in Salem, OR, you can eat what you want without pain and socialize with friends and family without embarrassment over your teeth. Take our quiz to see if this restorative solution is right for you! To schedule an appointment for a new dental crown in ...

Greetings, from your friends at Oregon Smile Care Center! We hope your summer is off to a great start and that you’re enjoying time with family and friends! Maybe there’s a road trip or a well-deserved vacation in the works, you’re getting to spend more time by the pool with the kids, attending to some projects around the house you’ve been putting off, or you’re watching your child play ...