Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush you’re used to and comfortable with. Now, though, you’re off to college, and your lifestyle will be changing. Late night study sessions complete with study…
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Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Whenever you brush, morning, evening, or any time in between, if you want the freshest breath and cleanest…
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The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit Smedley Orthodontics, LTD for a consultation with Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey. While parents may be concerned about the efficacy of early orthodontics, research suggests that early…
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It's springtime and it's again time to remind our patients at Smedley Orthodontics, LTD to protect their faces and pearly whites while out on the field playing sports. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events annually. If you are…
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