What do you imagine when you picture an orthodontic office? Do you see a steady stream of teenagers walking through the doors? Teen magazines in the reception room? Backpacks stowed under every chair? If so, we have an update for you. In today’s office, you’ll find grade school kids, teens, and adults (and children’s books…
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The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Why, there are even curettes and scalers to help you remove tartar at home. But should you try do-it-yourself scaling (the technical term for scraping…
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One of the most frequent questions that Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable sometimes, but it’s vital for you as a parent to monitor how frequently your child is…
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As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier for your teeth and gums.HydrateIt might be hot and humid where you’re living, so be sure to keep hydrated in the backyard or along the…
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