Babies and infants naturally suck on fingers, thumbs, and pacifiers as it is a natural reflex and soothing technique. Often, parents find this behavior to be cute, but did you know that thumb sucking can lead to orthodontic problems for your child later in life? Usually around the age of two to four, children outgrow thumb sucking, which is about... read more »

If you have been living with a crooked smile but have recently made the choice to undergo orthodontic treatment, you have made a wise decision. Braces are the most common means to straighten the teeth. By attaching metal wires and brackets to the teeth, your teeth will be moved into their correct positions. However, while braces are effective, they do... read more »

Are you ready to start the path to a straight smile with orthodontic treatment? If so, you are making a wise choice. However, prior to beginning the process, you are sure to have plenty of questions. To ensure you are fully comfortable with your choice and to make an educated decision, we have the answers to your top questions to... read more »

You take great strides to ensure your children develop and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles, which often involves orthodontics. But, what about your teeth? While orthodontic care is often considered to only be for the young, it is never too late to benefit from an orthodontist in Newark, OH. Now, you can receive a straight smile at the same time as... read more »

Are you ready to gain the benefits of a straight smile? If so, you have a lot of options available to you when it comes to orthodontic care. However, you cannot just choose anyone. You need to choose the best orthodontist near Newark, OH that meets your needs and makes you feel comfortable. The orthodontist providing your care will be... read more »

Shirck Orthodontics offers three convenient locations—Westerville, Pataskala and New Albany, OH— We accept patients from a number of surrounding communities including Newark, Reynoldsburg and Worthington. You may be asking why drive the extra mile for the services from Shirck Orthodontics? Simple—because we not only take pride in creating beautiful   smiles, we also create an atmosphere that is fun and enjoyable... read more »

Living with traditional braces can be a challenge -- but only if you let it become one. Make life easier by following these five tips from Dr. Shirck, the children’s orthodontist in Newark, for better living with your new braces! (more…)

If you want a straighter smile, Shirck Orthodontics in Pataskala offers an alternative to traditional braces to get the straight, beautiful smile you want. With 3M Self-Ligating Braces, you’ll have a straighter smile while benefiting from less discomfort than traditional braces. As one of the latest advancements in orthodontics, Dr. Shirck is proud to offer the convenience and comfort of... read more »

Want a straighter smile but can’t commit to numerous, frequent orthodontist visits? Interested in finding out how to improve your child’s developing smile? Want an orthodontic option that allows you to retain your professional image? Shirck Orthodontics offers all of this and more for children, teens, and adults in the Columbus area. Best of all, our competitive pricing and complimentary... read more »

Finding an orthodontist isn’t as cut and dried as it may seem. Every website, billboard, and television advertisement proclaims a new best orthodontist. You may be familiar with a long running New York City joke about the “best” cup of coffee, and wading through advertisements and websites for orthodontists can feel like searching for the actual best cup of coffee... read more »