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Learn how the bad habits of pacifiers and thumb-sucking affect your child's smile.

Are Pacifiers and Thumb-Sucking Safe for Your Child’s Teeth?

Kids can develop habits at a young age that will likely dissipate as they grow older. However, some habits can wreak havoc on your child’s development. Pacifiers and thumb-sucking may seem innocent at first, but the effect these habits have on the mouth can be detrimental. Learn how two of the most common oral habits in young children

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We're breaking down 6 myths about braces to set the record straight on these urban legends!

6 Scary Urban Legends About Braces That Aren’t True

This time of year brings spooky stories and scary urban legends about many ordinary parts of our lives. And as you can imagine, the world of orthodontics tends to be full of scary myths and unbelievable stories about the perils of having braces. As with any subject, you’ll learn many of them are simply not true, and when

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Give someone you love a healthy smile with Invisalign or braces in Ripley WV

Give Yourself or Someone You Love a Healthy Smile

The holidays are quickly approaching! During this season of giving, many struggle to find ideas on how to show someone they care. From elaborate gifts to cookie baking marathons, everyone has their own way to give back during the holidays. At Smith Orthodontics, we have some other ideas this holiday season. A healthy smile means more than just

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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

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 goals should be

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