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Does smoking affect oral health?

August 31st, 2016

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral health. Smoking can have serious repercussions in this regard. To give you a better idea of how smoking can affect your oral health, Drs. Fey…
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!

August 24th, 2016

By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not flossed in a long time. However, if your gums do indeed hurt when you floss, and unbearably so, there are some things you can do.…
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Hey, Metal Mouth, Hey, Train Tracks! Six Funny Comebacks for People Who Wear Braces

August 17th, 2016

Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face, and train tracks are common jokes uttered by gap-toothed fools who like to make fun of people with braces. While ignoring these comments and taking…
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Braces-Friendly Recipe: Breakfast

August 10th, 2016

Kids can be picky eaters. How many times have you seen your child try to hide the peas under a mound of mashed potatoes? At Fey & Grey Orthodontics, Drs. Fey and Grey and our team understand how hard it can be to get your child to eat the recommended daily allowance of fruits and…
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