The end of the year often brings about a lot of anxiety for many people, and not just because of the expected holiday rush. If you have a FSA (Flexible Spending Account) that you use to pay for your healthcare, any unused money you currently have will NOT rollover to 2018. Fortunately, these funds can be used for a wide... read more »
Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away, so you know what that means: it’s that time of the year when people take a moment to consider all of the things they are grateful for in their life. In the spirit of the coming holiday, your children’s orthodontist in Westerville would like to do the same and offer a hearty... read more »
Halloween is just around the corner, so you know what that means: your child will soon be awash in endless waves of deliciously sweet candy. Of course, things can be a bit more complicated if your little one has braces. There are many candies that can easily break brackets and bend wires, but fortunately, your children’s orthodontist in Newark, OH,... read more »
September is actually Blood Cancer Awareness Month, which is intended to bring attention to the 1.3 million Americans who are currently living with or in remission from leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. Our practice is very devoted to this cause and a big supporter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer.... read more »
School is about to start! Summer seems to fly by faster and faster every year, right? You want to make sure you and your little one have everything together before the first day of classes, so to help you keep everything organized (because we know it’s a lot!), here is a handy checklist from your children’s orthodontist, Dr. Jeff Shirck.... read more »
It’s summertime! For children, that means no school, sleeping in, and having more time to do just whatever they want. Of course, as a parent, you want to make sure that they use this time productively and don’t just spend it all on the couch. While you’re signing them up for sports and camps, did you know that summer is... read more »
Your dad has been the quiet backbone of your family your entire life. When you were little, he worked hard during the week, but you always knew where to find him in the stands during your events on the weekends. He’s always been the type of guy who prefers to show rather than tell. To teach you how to work... read more »
When you’re a mother, there are no shifts, no break times, and no off-season. You’re constantly working hard daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly to make sure everyone in your family is completely taken care of, and you wouldn’t have it any other way! As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s very sweet to finally get some appreciation for everything you do. While... read more »
Shirck Orthodontics is proud to feature Our Family of the Month. The Irwin family has two daughters that are in treatment with Dr. Shirck. They are such a fun and energetic family and the mom, Alisha Irwin is a chiropractor right next door to Dr. Shirck’s Westerville office. The Irwin girls, Hannah and Grayson are so adorable and we really enjoy... read more »
When it comes to choosing an orthodontist for your orthodontic treatments, we know it is all about location and convenience. To better serve the needs of the families in our community, we are excited to announce the opening of our new location. In January 2017, we will be opening a new office in Newark, OH to make it easier than... read more »
