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Welcome to the Smith Orthodontics Blog

Hi, and welcome to our blog! We’re excited to add this feature to our website and share it with you. Each week we’ll be updating you on the latest in orthodontics, providing tips to make your treatment go smoothly, and keeping you informed about what’s going on at our practice. Here at Smith Orthodontics our goal is to

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What Makes a Good Orthodontist?

Finding the right orthodontist for you is crucial to the overall success of your treatment. After all, your orthodontist is at the helm of the ship, directing your treatment plan to achieve the best results for your personal situation. When it comes to finding the right orthodontist, it may not be the first doctor that you meet. You

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Types of Orthodontic Treatment

The world of orthodontics is not the same as it used to be, and it’s exciting to see the new and improved products available now to treat orthodontic issues. Although traditional metal braces are still widely used, there are other products available to help blend in seamlessly with your lifestyle, making it an exciting time for orthodontic patients

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Include a Spectacular Smile in Your New Year’s Resolutions

A New Year is upon us, and that means it’s time to make some resolutions for 2019. You may be wanting to get healthier, find a new career path or adopt a more positive attitude. Whatever it is, your goal is to be a better version of yourself. With a new year comes the chance to finally get

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It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month!

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and we’re gearing up for a successful month of educating children on the importance of proper oral hygiene and its effects on our health. Creating awareness about this factor in our lives starts young. By developing good habits, children are more likely to adopt these habits and keep them as they

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National Children's Dental Health Month & Dr. Amy Smith

Was Dr. Amy at Your School for Children’s Dental Health Month?

Dr. Amy had a great time hanging out with hundreds of kids from a few local schools in February. Here are some photos from her visits. Parkersburg Catholic Elementary Smith Orthodontics is a Partner in Education with Parkersburg Catholic Elementary, where Dr. Amy visited the first, fifth, and sixth grades. She absolutely loved the collage they made of

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How to Know if You Need Braces

Many people choose to use braces to achieve a straight smile. Whether you’re in the typical age group that gets braces during their teen years or you’re already well into adulthood, you can still benefit from having braces. But how exactly do you know if orthodontic treatment is right for you? You Have Crooked Teeth Let’s start with

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iTero Scanner: Improving Orthodontic Treatment for Patients

As we continue to evolve and grow, so does the technology we utilize in our day-to-day lives. It seems as though things are getting easier and more streamlined as technology continues to advance, making for additional accuracy and better services throughout many different industries. The field of orthodontics is reaping the benefits of these such advances with the

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Meet One of Our Free Braces Winners!

People who hear about our free braces giveaway on Facebook often think it’s a scam. Which is why we wanted to share this awesome video from our March free braces winner. When Carrie Cremeans got our call that she had won, she didn’t believe it. Her son, Aiden, needs braces and they had been talking about how to

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