Learn from an orthodontist in Ripley WV on how to keep your breath fresh with braces.

5 Tips to Keep Your Breath Fresh with Braces

By Dr. Amy Smith

Getting straight teeth with braces comes with its fair share of challenges. One problem you’ll likely find yourself wanting to solve after you start orthodontic treatment is the issue of foul breath. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to avoid bad breath with braces, allowing you to keep your breath fresh while…

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Learn how you can save money at the orthodontist in Ripley and Parkersburg WV by taking your child early.

Save Money at the Orthodontist by Taking Your Child Early

By Dr. Amy Smith

Parents are well aware of how costs can add up when raising their kids. So it can be easy to brush off the idea of taking your child to the orthodontist earlier than expected. But while you may think it would help you save money by skipping early orthodontics, it’s often less expensive in the…

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Invisalign First is perfect for kids ages 7 to 10. Invisalign First can make treatment easier for your child and save you money. Learn more here!

How Invisalign First Can Help Your Child’s Smile

By Dr. Amy Smith

Over the years, Invisalign has become an increasingly popular orthodontic treatment option for teens and young adults. But what you may not know is if you have young kids, they can also get Invisalign to help their smiles. If your orthodontist decides your child needs early orthodontics, you should look into getting Invisalign First. Why…

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Summer is a time for relaxing and goofing off with friends. But it’s also a great time for braces. Learn here why teens should get braces this summer.

3 Reasons Your Teen Should Get Braces This Summer

By Dr. Amy Smith

The best time of life to get braces is most often during the preteen or teenage years. At this point, most kids have their adult teeth and are in a good stage of life to fit in caring for their braces. Getting even more specific, the best time of the year for teens to start…

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If you’re wondering which types of braces work the fastest, read this blog from an orthodontist in Parkersburg and Ripley WV to find out how to get a straighter smile sooner.

Which Types of Braces Work the Fastest?

By Dr. Amy Smith

As with other things in life, patience is definitely a virtue when it comes to orthodontic treatment. Your ideal smile won’t come overnight, but the results will be well worth the wait! However, innovations in orthodontics over the years have given orthodontists the ability to give their patients incredible results in less time. Here are…

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Learn how to pay for braces with tax refund at Smith Orthodontics.

Can I Pay for Braces with My Tax Refund?

By Dr. Amy Smith

While it hardly matches the excitement of other holiday seasons, tax season is an important time of the year for your budget. It is also pretty exciting if you expect to get a tax refund. If you typically get a refund, you’re probably looking forward to filing your taxes instead of trying to put it…

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