Smith Orthodontics explains how vaping can hurt your teeth.

Does Vaping Hurt Your Teeth?

By Dr. Amy Smith

Whether you are improving your smile with braces or Invisalign, or you’re not in orthodontic treatment at all, it’s always a good time to look out for your dental health. Given that recent trends in smoking have shifted away from traditional cigarettes to vaping, many people are curious about whether or not vaping can hurt…

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Just because you have a pretty smile doesn't necessarily mean it's healthy, explains the best orthodontist in Ripley WV

A Nice Looking Smile Isn’t Always a Healthy Smile

By Dr. Amy Smith

When people think about getting orthodontic treatment with braces or clear aligners, it’s often purely for cosmetic reasons. After all, if you know someone who has completed orthodontic treatment, the difference in their smile is what you notice. However, there are plenty of other benefits of getting orthodontic treatment beyond a nicer-looking smile. In fact,…

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the best orthodontist in Ripley WV explains why it's so important to clean Invisalign aligners and how to do it.

Keep Your Invisalign Clean and Safe with These Tips

By Dr. Amy Smith

It seems as though Invisalign is the most perfect form of orthodontic treatment. Removable, virtually invisible and comfortable to wear, nothing can stand in the way of you and a beautiful smile. While you’re absolutely correct, Invisalign is amazing, there are some steps to take to ensure you’re getting the most out of your treatment…

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The best orthodontist in Ripley WV explains why no matter how old or young you are, you can still fix your smile with Invisalign

Any Age Is the Right Age to Fix Your Smile with Invisalign

By Dr. Amy Smith

You may be a parent who feels as though the only option for your child is braces, or you may be wondering what your options for orthodontic treatment are as an adult. No matter which type of patient you are, there’s an Invisalign product available to help you! When we think about orthodontic treatment, many…

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Find affordable braces from the best orthodontist in Ripley and Parkersburg WV

Getting Married in 2022? Don’t Forget Your Smile!

By Dr. Amy Smith

If wedding bells are ringing for you in the upcoming months, you most likely have a lot on your plate. Between the flowers, the dress, the food, not to mention the seating chart (don’t forget Uncle John can’t sit next to Aunt Linda!), the thought of getting orthodontic treatment may be at the absolute back…

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Include a healthier smile from an orthodontist in Parkersburg in your new year's resolutions

Make a Healthier Smile Part of Your New Year’s Resolutions

By Dr. Amy Smith

With the new year upon us, many of us are trying to figure out how we’re going to better ourselves. A new year brings change and in most cases, this change is for the better. Whether you’re working to lose weight, improve a skill, get a better job, or move someplace warmer, working towards these…

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