Just like metal brackets and wires, rubber bands are also an essential part of many people’s orthodontic treatment. They serve an important role in adding extra tension to the teeth to help them move into the right position, and they also ensure the braces stay in place. So, exactly how do rubber bands help someone achieve a straighter, healthier smile?... read more »
The day one of our patients gets their braces removed is always special here at Shirck Orthodontics, and the last thing we want is for someone’s new smile to be less than perfect due to white spots, or areas of discoloration that can occur under the brackets. Fortunately, preventing this from happening is fairly simple, and your orthodontist in Powell... read more »
You’ll find no shortage of dentists online who are eager to provide Invisalign in Powell, but if you’re considering this treatment for yourself or your child, how should you choose one over another? One easy way is to look at their Invisalign Provider Level. While there are plenty of bronze, silver, and gold ones, only a few orthodontists qualify to... read more »
While there is never a good time for a pandemic to strike, we’re relatively lucky that one has occurred when the world is more connected than ever through the internet and phones. While people may be mostly stuck at home, they are still able to reach out to loved ones and healthcare providers at the touch of a button. As... read more »
We are currently living in a new era. While COVID-19 and social distancing have caused a lot of delays in people’s lives, there is one thing that is probably never coming back: handshakes. Given all the talk about hand hygiene and everyone’s new focus on staying healthy, it’s a practice that likely won’t reappear as things get back to normal.... read more »
Even though we’re all stuck at home right now due to quarantine, this unfortunately doesn’t eliminate the possibility of pediatric orthodontic emergencies in Powell. Any parent will tell you that life is unpredictable with children despite everyone being in the same place for weeks at a time! While these situations can be scary, there are proven ways to handle them... read more »
Whether someone is undergoing orthodontic treatment with traditional braces or Invisalign, practicing consistent oral hygiene is extremely important to keeping their teeth healthy and their treatment on track. Nothing slows down straightening a smile more than an unexpected cavity! Thankfully, patients have plenty of great tools to choose from in the fight against tooth decay, particularly when it comes to... read more »
If you’re a parent with a teenager, then the recent COVID-19 pandemic is probably forcing you to spend a lot of extra time with your child, which means you’re likely thinking about their Invisalign treatment more than normal. With their daily routine basically out the window, it’s easy for a lot of children to not keep up with Invisalign and... read more »
There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, and pretty much everyone’s routines have been thoroughly shaken up. Thankfully, if you or your child is currently undergoing orthodontic treatment, not much needs to change in that regard, though it may be a while before a progress check. Because of this, taking proper... read more »
A phrase you’ll hear pop up again and again is that “timing is everything,” and it actually applies to your child’s orthodontic care as well! Traditionally, many parents wait until most or all of their child’s adult teeth come in to start braces, believing this to be the best way to save time and ensure a lifelong result. But actually,... read more »
