Taking care of your oral health involves a daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and rinsing to prevent tooth decay and bacterial infections. Though you may have asked us which toothbrush to use, few patients at Smedley Orthodontics, LTD ask about mouthwash. However, different mouthwashes you might choose will have varying effects on your oral health.…
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Not many people look forward to going to the dentist, especially if you already know that you need dental work done. A small amount of anxiety is one thing, but dental phobia, or odontophobia, is something else entirely. It is an irrational fear of going to the dentist. If you have it, you might be…
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At Smedley Orthodontics, LTD, we know orthodontic emergencies are neither convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey and our team are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call our…
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At Smedley Orthodontics, LTD, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey will tell you, is the process of cleaning between the teeth to remove food and debris from the areas that are…
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