Shirck Orthodontics Blog

Many of our team members are parents themselves, so we know exactly what it’s like during the holidays for local families: fun but BUSY. Between organizing family get-togethers and shopping for everyone, it’s nice to just let someone else take the lead from time to time. Thankfully, the city of Powell and the surrounding communities are hosting a variety of fun family events you and your little ones can enjoy this season, allowing you to relax and just soak up the holidays instead of being the one that’s making them happen! Here are a few events your orthodontist in Powell is planning on attending this season. (more…)

We’re always hard at work behind the scenes here at Shirck Orthodontics, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’re opening a brand new office in Powell in March 2019! Soon, local families will have easy access to the same high-quality specialized dental care that our other patients have been enjoying for years. If we’re coming to your hometown, why should you choose to visit us as opposed to any other orthodontist in Powell? We’re glad you asked! Read on below to learn the top 3 reasons we’re going to be the best place to get a straight smile in Powell. (more…)

At Shirck Orthodontics, we’ve been able to help countless adults finally straighten their teeth after years of avoiding metal braces thanks to Invisalign in Westerville. The treatment is subtle, discreet, and most patients say that their friends and coworkers don’t notice anything about their teeth until they are completely straight! We talked to them this past month and asked them, “What do you wish you knew about Invisalign before getting it?” Below, you’ll find the 5 most common things they told us! (more…)

At Shirck Orthodontics, we couldn’t do what we do without the support of our communities, and that’s why our orthodontist, Dr. Jeffrey Shirck, is always looking for new ways to support and sponsor local schools and businesses as a way of saying “Thank You.”  To learn about some of our team’s current community efforts and even how you can join in, read on below! (more…)

Every year, we meet tons of patients who don’t like anything about their smile. Their crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth cause them to hide their teeth in pictures and even when talking with friends and family. This always breaks our team’s hearts, but thankfully, we have a solution that can help people fall back in love with their smile: Invisalign in Powell. With this sleek and effective treatment, we cannot only improve the appearance of someone’s smile, but its health as well, giving them a set of teeth they’re always ready to show off. (more…)

It’s finally October! The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and before you know it, everyone will be dressed up as their favorite ghouls and goblins for Halloween. October also happens to be National Orthodontic Health Month, where orthodontists throughout the US and Canada work to increase public awareness of the positive impacts that orthodontic care can have on both long-term dental health and self-esteem. In honor of the occasion, your orthodontist in Powell is going to share a few helpful tips orthodontic patients should follow this Halloween season. (more…)

In addition to helping our patients achieve straighter teeth, a big part of what we do here at Shirck Orthodontics is align people’s bites. Problems like an overbite, under bite, and cross bite (where the upper and lower jaws don’t line up) cannot only affect the appearance of the smile, but the jaws’ function as well. Previously, the only way to correct these kinds of issues was with metal braces, but now, we’re able to reliably handle them with Invisalign in Powell, which is great news for adults who want a more discreet treatment. How does this work? Read on to learn how Invisalign can fix your bite! (more…)

Whenever someone comes to see us here at Shirck Orthodontics, one of the biggest concerns they usually have is cost. While orthodontic treatment is certainly an investment, it’s most often a very smart one, as it’s able to improve someone’s long-term health, appearance, and overall wellbeing at the same time. Many wonder if they can use their insurance to help pay for their treatment, and today, that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about. Read on below to learn more about how insurance can help you save when you visit your orthodontist in Powell. (more…)

We’re living in an age where technology is changing as quickly as you can blink your eyes, making people’s lives easier and more comfortable than ever before. Fortunately, you can see this same kind of progress in orthodontics as well! At Shirck Orthodontics, we make it a point to only use the latest instruments so our patients can get the straight smiles they deserve in the most comfortable and efficient way possible. Read on to learn more about some of the advanced tools your orthodontist in Powell uses every day to take care of local smiles. (more…)

Every parent is made aware of what doctors call “developmental milestones” for their children. There’s a certain age when they’re supposed to be able to roll over, walk, talk, etc. These help parents know that their child is healthy and growing properly. BMI, or Body-Mass-Index, is one that is used to determine whether a child is underweight, overweight, or at risk for becoming overweight. What most people don’t know, however, is that a child’s BMI is also important to their children’s orthodontist in Powell. How is your child’s weight connected to their teeth? Read on to find out! (more…)