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Not-So-Sweet Sweets

December 12th, 2018

Birthdays. Valentine’s Day. Halloween. A trip to the movies. There are just some occasions where a sweet treat is on the menu. Now that you are getting braces, does that mean you have to give up desserts completely? Not at all! The trick to finding the right treat is to know which foods are safe…
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Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes

December 5th, 2018

Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even when you are selecting a toothbrush, it helps to make a list of the pros and cons of the contenders before you make that final…
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What is a palatal expander?

November 28th, 2018

Orthodontists like Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey recommend a first orthodontic visit and evaluation for your child around the age of seven. We will evaluate your child’s jaw and facial development and make sure that there is enough room in the mouth for the permanent teeth when they arrive.…
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Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation

November 21st, 2018

We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Downingtown, PA office for checkups and necessary dental work. And that dental work might require an X-ray. Should the amount of radiation in an X-ray concern us? First, it is helpful to know that…
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