Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Smedley Orthodontics, LTD, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their child's baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, eventually fall out and are replaced, they are…
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From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show affection by gifting sugary treats to their loved ones. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of Valentine’s Day candy, you can celebrate the…
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It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and we’re here to suggest some of the best dental habits for healthy childhood smiles.Babies Even before your baby cuts her first adorable tooth, you can start…
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February is Gum Disease Awareness month, a timely reminder that preventing gum disease is one of the best ways to protect our oral health. Gum disease is easily treated in its earliest stages. Left untreated, the progressive nature of gum disease makes it one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. And while we often…
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