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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Most of our patients at Smedley Orthodontics, LTD will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. If your teeth do not fit together properly, Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley…
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Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) – There are five main types of gum disease, and…
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At Smedley Orthodontics, LTD we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Dr. Larry Smedley, Dr. Christopher Smedley, and Dr. Kendra Smedley Adey wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner table and help create some great conversation with friends and family. The…
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