For 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 MoreIf you’re embarrassed by your smile because of damage, decay, or gum disease, isn’t it time you did something about it? Get your oral health back on track by visiting Dr. Hanson and our highly skilled team at Oregon Smile Care Center in Salem, OR. Just look at today’s before and after photo of one of our satisfied, and more importantly, healthy patients. This is just the kind of ...
Read MoreWaking up with soreness and pain in your jaw, head, and neck area can follow you throughout the rest of the day. This makes it very difficult to be productive at work or enjoy life at home. You deserve better than that! When you need relief from your painful TMJ problems, you can count on Dr. Hanson and our highly trained team of professionals at Oregon Smile Care Center. We’re here to help ...
Read MoreWe are so excited about our technology at Oregon Smile Care Center in Salem, OR. In order to give you the best patient experience and the healthiest smile possible, we need to be on the cutting edge of dentistry. That’s why we’re proud to offer our patients the conveniences of the digital age. Listen to our own Dr. Hanson explain more about what going digital allows us to do for you. From ...
Read MoreMarch 20 is World Oral Health Day, so we think it’s the perfect time to brush up (pun intended!) on gum disease prevention! We’ve compiled some of our best blogs on the subject so you don’t have to waste valuable time doing online research. Blog #1 is all about gum disease risk factors. You might be surprised to learn the sort of things that increase your risk of periodontal infection. Read ...
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 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 ...
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