Adult Orthodontic Treatment in Sandy & Gresham, OR

After treating thousands of orthodontic patients, it still amazes me when I hear adults say “there is nothing you could do for my teeth” as they subconsciously hide their smile. For all those adults that have thought this at one time or another, I say let the facts speak for themselves.

Across America, adults make up 25% or more of the patients having orthodontic treatment. What’s even more amazing is that this number is climbing. Realizing this, many of the orthodontic technology advancements that have arrived in the last 10 years specifically target adult orthodontic problems.

Suresmile: braces combined with computer aided design allow for average adult treatment times to be reduced by as much as 40%. Braces for 12 to 18 months sounds a whole lot better than braces for 3 years.

Clear Aligner Therapy: mild orthodontic problems can now be treated with a series of very thin clear trays that fit over the teeth. These trays are nearly invisible, and unless someone looks real close at your teeth, they will think that your smile is somehow “magically” getting better over time.

Damon Braces: their have been great advancements in the actual types of braces we use for treatment. Damon Braces have been designed to be very specific in treating many of the crowding and dental bite problems that adults feel are untreatable. I personally have treated several adults with Damon Braces that thought they would need teeth pulled or jaw surgery to be able to get orthodontic treatment, and they couldn’t have been more far off from the truth.


So?……What are you waiting for? At Hardin Orthodontics, we are changing the lives of our adult patients by giving them the smile they always wanted. It is your turn!!! As an extra incentive, please click here and print out this coupon. All you need to do is start by September 15, 2010.


Hey! June is national smile month, isn’t it time to take the leap!?

Patient Appreciation Party

Come join Dr. Hardin & Team at the Mt. Hood Lanes for our Annual Patient Party, for outdoor activities, food, prizes and LOADS OF FUN! You won't want to miss it! The event is on Saturday, July 24th at 10am, and goes until 1pm. You can RSVP to this fun event by emailing Sheri@hardinortho.com

In the meantime, be sure to check out the fun photo slideshow we made of last year's party.

Smile--June is National Smile Month!

We hope you enjoyed the long holiday weekend! Now that we’re in June, it’s once again time to remind our patients to smile wide! After all, June is National Smile Month, and a great time to promote good dental habits such as brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist, in addition to taking care of your braces!

We would like to hear about things that make you smile. As an example, going to the beach over Memorial Day Weekend with my family and catching razor clams sure makes me smile. In fact, any time I get to spend with my wife and children gets me grinning from ear to ear!




I also find myself turning my frown upside-down when I have a drink from the “lemon” water that Nan makes for our patients all summer long (occasionally you will find limes, or cucumbers, but it all tastes great).



FACEBOOK CONTEST: When you get a chance, we are asking our patients and their families to please post a picture or write a small entry on our Facebook page, letting us know what makes you smile. We will give the winning entry an Oral-B electric toothbrush valued at over $100, to be awarded the first week of July. Good Luck and Spread the Word!!!

What do you love about Dr. Hardin & team?

From your very first visit to the orthodontic office of Dr. Tod Hardin, We strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: What did you think about your experience? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by posting on our Facebook page or by giving us a call!

Thank you,
Dr. Hardin & team

SureSmile makes the rounds on ABC’s “The Doctors”

On a recent episode of ABC's "The Doctors," Dr. Thomas Lee of Oxnard, California, was interviewed in front of a live audience and demonstrated SureSmile technology and discussed treatment benefits for orthodontists and their patients. Dr. Lee's 14-year-old patient, Nina, who had just completed SureSmile treatment, was part of the segment as well, and spoke positively about her SureSmile treatment experience.

SureSmile is a software program that facilitates the precise positioning of a patient’s teeth placement for orthodontic braces. Did you know Dr. Hardin is a certified SureSmile provider? Give us a call and ask for more information!

Meet Our Orthodontist

I married my high school sweetheart in 1988, and we have four wonderful children. Nothing is more important to me than their well being. I have built my practice around the values, ethics, integrity, and experience that I would expect out of a health care professional rendering service to my own family members.

I have been practicing orthodontics in the Gresham and Sandy areas since 1996. As a third generation dental professional, I take the job of straightening teeth and creating beautiful smiles very seriously and very personally. I have surrounded myself with staff members that share this same desire. During your orthodontic treatment, we will do our best to create a fun and lighthearted environment for you to receive your care. It is important to us for you and your family to have the best possible experience in our practice. We strive to blend our desire for beautiful results with an office atmosphere that is receptive and warm.

I have pretty much been an Oregonian my whole life. I went to Sam Barlow High School, followed by Western Oregon State University and Portland State University for my college education. I then attended Oregon Health Sciences University for both my dental school education and my orthodontic residency. I am very proud and happy to be back in the Gresham community. Gresham was a great place for my wife and I to grow up, and we wanted nothing more than to come back to Gresham to work and raise our family.

When I am not straightening teeth, I enjoy golfing, skiing, fishing, and pretty much anything in the outdoors. I am very active in my church, and I love to spend time with my wife and children.