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As parents, we love to see our child’s teeth coming in, even though teething can be a difficult process for us and our children. Then the teeth fall out, and the child proudly displays the space where their new, permanent teeth will erupt. Those permanent adult teeth come in, and that toothy grin is complete.Read more

Patients who weren’t interested in traditional braces treatment have found a great alternative to straightening their teeth. Invisalign clear aligners move teeth just as braces do, but they’re nearly invisible against the teeth and allow patients to show off their smiles even as they’re transforming them.  How do I know my teeth are moving withRead more

You’ve probably heard of tartar, and you probably think of the baking ingredient or that sauce you eat with fish. But dental tartar is much less pleasant. In fact, it’s very bad for your teeth because it can accelerate tooth decay.  It’s definitely not something you want, but nearly everyone will have tartar on theirRead more

At Smith and Davis Orthodontics, we stress the importance of great oral hygiene, especially during treatment with braces. Most of our patients do a great job of brushing and flossing regularly with braces to keep their oral health. On occasion, we get patients who aren’t as vigilant, and they see the results when their bracesRead more

The best way to keep a beautiful smile for a lifetime is by brushing and flossing regularly. Brushing and flossing are especially essential during treatment with braces or clear aligners because bad oral hygiene could lead to tooth discoloration once the braces are off. While clear aligners come out for brushing, braces stay in, whichRead more

Financing Your Orthodontic Care Shouldn’t Be Stressful. Getting braces should be an exciting time, but we know there is always a certain level of stress when it comes to the financial side of that decision. We believe that finances should never be the thing to stop you from having the smile you have always wanted.Read more

At Smith & Davis, we pride ourselves on creating a fun atmosphere and experience for all of our patients. When you first walk into our office, you will see an office full of happy people that are buzzing around and a staff that’s excited to be in the office doing what they love. We alwaysRead more

IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY. Join us in wishing our Office-loving coworker a fantastic Happy Birthday! Autumn is something else. She brings so much joy and encouragement to the office. We love that she takes the time to get to know her patients and encourages them as they go through their treatment. She also loves her workRead more

Today is Hannah’s birthday, and that actually means that we have a treat for YOU!  If you don’t know Hannah, then it’s our duty and pleasure to tell you a few random facts about her so you can feel like you know her better the next time you come into our office. Hannah is one of ourRead more

We must say we absolutely cannot believe that today is Donna’s 36th birthday, because she’s hardly aged a day at all, and because we think it’s possible she’s had a few 36th birthdays before now! We know that much!  Donna is one of our amazing Lab Technicians, and her heart is centered on her beautiful family, andRead more