Best Braces Colors for Every Season: A Fun Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Look
Learn the best braces colors for every season and personality.
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Brace Yourself: Funny Tooth Jokes from Las Vegas Orthodontist
A smile can say what words sometimes can’t. That’s why at Hansen Orthodontics, we spend every day helping people feel confident about theirs. But hey, even we need a little help to put a smile on our own faces sometimes. So whether you’re stopping by for a consultation, a braces adjustment, or just some friendly…
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Plaque vs Tartar: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Oral Health
We often hear patients ask, “What’s the difference between plaque and tartar?” It’s a great question—and an important one. Many people assume plaque and tartar are the same thing, but they’re actually two different stages of the same oral health issue. Understanding the difference between plaque vs tartar can help you take better care of…
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5 Benefits of Early Orthodontic Treatment
What is early orthodontic treatment? While many people associate orthodontics with adolescents, teens, and even adults, the truth is that children can benefit, too. Some orthodontic issues begin developing early in life and may worsen later on. Early orthodontic treatment allows for the detection and treatment of these issues in their beginning stages, helping to…
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Traveling With Invisalign: Tips to Stay on Top of Things
Whether it’s for work, fun, or other reasons, most of us travel occasionally. Of course, you want to keep up with your routine without any inconvenience while you’re traveling. There are many things to consider before you travel, and your Invisalign treatment is one of them. It’s important to remain compliant for Invisalign to work…
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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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Drinking Alcohol With Braces: Las Vegas Orthodontist Tips
You’ve finally arrived home after a long, tiring day. Of course, one of the best ways to wind down is to kick up your legs or go out with friends and enjoy a drink. There’s nothing wrong with having a drink or two on occasion. But what can alcohol do to your oral health? If…
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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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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…
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The Best Way to Brush Teeth: A Las Vegas Orthodontist’s Guide
Brushing your teeth — it’s something you’ve been doing every day, probably for as long as you can remember. There’s a good chance you hardly even think about it. It’s more like a reflex at this point. If you have children, you’re likely working to instill the same habit in them. Have you ever really…
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Toothache or Abscess? Symptoms to Know
It happens so suddenly. One day you’re fine, and the next, you have this terrible pain in your tooth. Eating becomes almost impossible. Taking a sip of your morning coffee or a drink of cold water triggers an unbearable stab of pain. Perhaps you’ve noticed some swelling in your gums or a more consistent dull…
