A new school year is starting! Are the smiles in your family ready? Then let our team at the Oregon Smile Care Center help you! Dr. Hanson and our skilled staff offer a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental treatments for a healthy, beautiful smile. Today’s infographic gives you just five of the many ways to get your smile ready for a bright, winning smile this school ...
Read MoreIf you’re an adult with crooked teeth, you’ve probably already given up on the idea of orthodontics because you don’t like the thought of looking like a teenager with traditional metal braces. But there’s good news! At the Oregon Smile Care Center, we offer a solution in adult orthodontics called Invisalign clear braces. Today’s infographic shares some of the advantages of this method ...
Read MoreFor the last several decades, the most common way to achieve straight teeth has been through use of traditional metal braces. While they’re incredibly effective in straightening crooked teeth and correcting serious problems with your bite and alignment, they aren’t the best option for everyone. What about people who have crooked teeth but don’t really have any major bite or alignment ...
Read MoreWelcome 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 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 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 MoreBeing a dentist means finding the best ways to give you a beautiful, healthy smile. That can come through treating a cavity, helping ease someone’s fear, or provide quality information about great dental practices. The age of internet helps us become more educated about medical treatments, but it can be a slippery slope. Every once in awhile, I find myself saying, “And where did you read ...
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 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 MoreTry to imagine a young professional who has been at her job for less than five years. In that time, she has demonstrated her determination, work ethic, and willingness to learn. She has slowly started working her way up the ladder. In her new role, she will have more face-to-face contact with current and potential clients. That's also why she is a little concerned. You see, she has a problem with ...
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