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Emergency Orthodontic Care 101: A Las Vegas Patient Guide

When it comes to orthodontic emergencies, most aren’t severe, fortunately. While true orthodontic emergencies can happen, they’re pretty rare. The most common emergencies are situations that require care before your next scheduled appointment. You’ll want to address them as soon as possible with your Las Vegas orthodontist to avoid potential issues with your treatment.  Types…

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Your Las Vegas Invisalign Experience With Dr. Hansen: A Snapshot

Among the many orthodontic treatments available today, Invisalign is one of the most popular. It’s a unique solution that uses clear aligners instead of brackets and wires, giving you an alternative to traditional fixed metal and ceramic braces. If you’ve been thinking about getting Invisalign to improve your smile and oral health, here’s a quick…

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7 Signs Your Child Needs Braces: Las Vegas Orthodontist Tips

Braces are an orthodontic treatment that addresses various dental concerns, including crooked teeth, overcrowding, and bite issues. Their core function is to correct tooth and jaw alignment, improving your child’s smile (which can boost their confidence). Braces can also significantly improve your child’s overall quality of life, making things like daily oral care, eating, and…

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Is It OK To Use Mouthwash With Invisalign? Las Vegas Invisalign Patient FAQs

You or your child may already have Invisalign, the clear, thermoplastic aligners that serve as an alternative to braces for straightening your teeth. You are already enjoying benefits that include fewer office visits than braces and the ability to remove your braces when you eat or drink. Las Vegas Invisalign patients can also continue taking…

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Invisalign & Drinking Coffee: Tips From A Las Vegas Orthodontist

Despite many people’s love of coffee, this popular beverage often gets a bad rap. It might perk you up and get you moving, but it also has an unfortunate reputation for leaving behind stains. And, if you’ve ever spilled coffee on a white shirt or tablecloth, you know just how challenging getting those stains out…

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Can Adults Get Braces? Dr. Hansen, Las Vegas

Braces are a common orthodontic appliance used to straighten teeth, improving a person’s smile, oral health, and overall confidence. They generally consist of brackets and wires that affix to the teeth’ surfaces and move them to their proper positions.  When most people think of braces, they often imagine an adolescent or teen with a noticeably…

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Flossing & Invisalign: A Guide for Las Vegas Invisalign Patients

Flossing is an integral component of your at-home oral hygiene routine. Cleaning the spaces between your teeth removes food particles and plaque your toothbrush bristles can’t reach, which helps to reduce your risk of gum disease and cavities. For those with misaligned teeth, the risks of gum and dental health problems are higher. Invisalign provides…

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Ask Dr. Hansen of Las Vegas: Should You Rinse After Brushing?

Good oral hygiene is vital to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. However, it can sometimes be challenging to do everything we’re “supposed” to be doing to prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues.  In addition to daily brushing and flossing (which you might have to squeeze into your morning routine and remember to…

Identify Your Needs to Keep Love Alive

Identify Your Needs to Keep Love Alive

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