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Worst Candy for Braces

May 28th, 2025

Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integrity of your braces. For that reason, Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey and our team…
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Why are my gums shrinking?

May 24th, 2025

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several factors. If gum recession seems to be happening in your mouth, schedule an appointment at our Downingtown, PA office. We will take a look and…
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Braces-Friendly Recipe: Dinner

May 23rd, 2025

Wearing braces during your treatment at Smedley Orthodontics, LTD presents some unique challenges in the types of food you can safely eat. The wrong items can be difficult to remove from between your teeth and the appliance. Other foods may even break or loosen your braces. Dinner recipe ideas Lasagna is a great dinner choice…
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Spring Cleaning

May 7th, 2025

Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re not. No judgment here! What we can recommend wholeheartedly is finishing the season with a clean, sparkling smile. And we have some bright ideas for…
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