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Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) are small, screw-like titanium appliances that serve as stable anchorage points in orthodontic treatment.

Have you ever wondered how those smooth, almost invisible aligners can transform your smile with such precision?

As a parent, you want to ensure your child has a healthy, confident smile they can carry proudly through life.

At Otter Orthodontics in Clackamas, OR, Dr. Gemma Hill offers expert care, compassion, and a personalized approach rooted in her own experiences with braces.

Completing orthodontic treatment is an exciting milestone. You’ve invested time and effort into achieving a straighter, healthier smile, and now it’s time to protect that investment.

High school is a time for building confidence, exploring passions, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

After months or years of braces, the day they’re removed is often filled with excitement and relief.

Have you ever found yourself hesitating to smile in a meeting or avoiding close-up photos because of your teeth? If so, you’re not alone.

As parents, we all want to give our children the best start in life. But have you ever considered how early orthodontic care could set your child up for a lifetime of confident smiles?

If you’ve been told you may need surgical orthodontics, it’s natural to feel unsure or even worried about what lies ahead.

Choosing to straighten your teeth is exciting, but figuring out whether Invisalign or braces fits your lifestyle can be overwhelming.

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, and feeling confident about your teeth can truly transform your life.

At this age, a child’s jaw and facial structure are still developing very quickly, which makes it the ideal time to detect and address early orthodontic concerns before they become bigger challenges.

Dr. Gemma Hill brings a unique perspective to orthodontic care as Happy Valley's only female orthodontist and practice owner. Her journey to orthodontics began from personal experience, having been bullied for her dental issues as a child.