Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Smedley Orthodontics, LTD. Everyone wants a glowing and radiant white smile when the sun comes around and we have a few reminders to keep your pearly whites healthy and beautiful over…
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If Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey and our team at Smedley Orthodontics, LTD have recommended a palatal expander, you might be wondering what it is and how it will help you. A palatal expander is a small appliance fitted in your mouth to create a wider space in the…
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The purpose of braces and other forms of orthodontic treatment at Smedley Orthodontics, LTD is to correct malocclusion, also known as crooked or crowded teeth, or “bad bites.” Past orthodontic practice dictated that wisdom teeth be removed, especially in cases of crowding. The wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, and are officially…
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Parents usually have numerous questions about orthodontic treatment for their children. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment for children should start at around seven years of age. This allows Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey to evaluate the child’s existing and incoming teeth to determine whether or…
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