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Orthodontics—Gift Yourself!

December 7th, 2022

It’s the season of giving and the start of a new year. What better time to gift yourself with the orthodontic treatment you’ve always wanted? Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for children and teenagers. In fact, adults make up a significant—and growing—number of new patients looking forward to beautifully aligned teeth and a healthy bite. And…
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The Herbst® Appliance

November 30th, 2022

Maybe you’ve known people with braces and aligners—maybe you’ve worn them yourself!—so if braces or aligners are in your teen’s future, you have some idea what to expect and when to expect it. But quite often, orthodontic issues require more treatment than braces alone can provide. When misalignment affects not only the teeth but the…
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Sugar and Your Orthodontic Treatment

November 16th, 2022

One word no one likes to hear is “cavity!” For those patients of ours wearing braces, hearing that word is especially problematic, considering that delaying any dental work may result in delaying treatment time. We often blame candy as the culprit behind tooth decay, but other foods and drinks that kids consume can be just…
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When is the best age to begin orthodontic treatment?

November 9th, 2022

Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey for an initial orthodontic consultation. The ideal age for an orthodontic…
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