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 MoreAs you plan your family vacation, you’re probably crossing off items from your packing checklist with excited anticipation. You’re thinking about all the interesting places you’ll see, new foods you’ll try, and experiences you’ll share with the people you love most. What you’re probably not thinking about is your oral health. But our team at Oregon Smile Care Center wants to offer you ...
Read MoreBefore you pack up the family and head to the local swimming pool, Dr. Hanson at Oregon Smile Care Center has a special message for you! Swimming pools that have too much chlorine in them can harm your smile if you’re not careful. Take a look at our infographic to learn about the ways it can affect your teeth so you and your family can keep your smiles healthy this summer. And as always, you ...
Read MoreOur team at the Oregon Smile Care Center love when you pay us a visit, but we understand that going to the dentist isn’t necessarily everyone's favorite thing to do. That’s why, for today’s blog, we’re sharing some oral health tips that can help you avoid dental problems that would require oral surgery. When Is Oral Surgery Necessary? A person might need oral surgery for any number of ...
Read MoreFear is a perfectly natural human response to the threat of danger. It’s important to your survival, in fact. But fear becomes a problem when it’s based on an irrational perception or expectation of danger. Dental anxiety refers to that sense of fear or dread you might experience when going to the dentist. It covers a broad range of fear levels. Two people could both have dental anxiety, but ...
Read MoreIn the field of modern dentistry, you can find a solution to nearly every dental problem imaginable. The marvels of cosmetic and restorative dentistry options allow dentists to redefine the entire profession. In the past, dentists were there to keep our mouths clean and healthy. But thanks to advances in dental technology over the last few decades, dentists can offer treatments that are truly ...
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 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 MoreIn today’s video blog, Shelbie recalls how her young daughter’s first dental checkup with Dr. Hanson was a positive, fun experience. Isn’t it nice to have a warm, friendly staff who cares about building trust with all the littles in your family? We understand how parents feel when it’s time for the kids’ doctor and dentist appointments. There is always some level of apprehension about ...
Read MoreChanging dentists can be difficult, but it's something that many patients deal with at one time or another. Maybe you and your family recently moved to the area because of a job transfer or a career opportunity. Maybe your long-time dentist has finally decided to retire and spend his golden years fishing. Maybe, you and your old dentist just didn't click. Whatever your reason, Oregon Smile Care ...
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