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 »
Hello Shirck Orthodontics Family! Obviously, this is a unique time in all of our lives, and most especially for dental and orthodontic offices alike. Our goal is to minimize having patients enter our Powell office for the next three weeks (as is also recommended by the American Dental Association) to help do our part to "Flatten the Curve" of the... read more »
Dear Shirck Orthodontics Family, As you know, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, our orthodontic office is currently closed. We sent out an instruction sheet about how to handle orthodontic emergencies, but there are other questions that we wanted to answer. Please read through these FAQs below to gain some comfort at this time. While our office is temporarily closed to... read more »
When you hear the phrase “orthodontic headgear,” what image comes to mind? Unless you had headgear yourself or knew someone who did growing up, your only reference likely comes from movies, in which case the appliance is always massive, unwieldy, and basically a joke. In reality, orthodontic headgear is still very much in use, and fortunately, it enables many patients... read more »
When most people hear the word “orthodontics,” their minds immediately think about teeth being straightened, and this is completely understandable. However, your orthodontist in Powell is able to accomplish much more than simply putting the teeth in the right positions. Using an appliance called a palatal expander, they can not only correct the alignment of the upper teeth, but address... read more »
Living with braces can be quite the hassle if you don’t know what you’re doing, but thankfully, this short braces survival guide from your orthodontist in Powell will show you how to make your treatment quickly fly by without any bumps along the way. A few minor adjustments can make a huge difference on the road to a gorgeous smile,... read more »
The only thing worse than actually having bad breath yourself is being stuck with someone who does, and this is a dilemma many parents with children who have braces find themselves in. Braces often cause food particles and bacteria to become trapped within the mouth, which can quickly turn into a source for less than desirable odors. Thankfully, bad breath... read more »
When a person finishes treatment with braces, they usually can’t wait to see their newly aligned smile. As they are getting their brackets and wires taken off, their anticipation grows, and it peaks as their orthodontist hands them a mirror. As you can imagine, the absolute last thing anyone wants to see is stained, yellow teeth, but this can happen... read more »
It’s a brand new year, which means you have a blank slate and plenty of time to achieve your goals ahead of you, whether they be personal, professional, or both! Many people are putting their new year’s resolutions into action, and a simple one you can start doing right now is smiling more! According to Psychology Today, smiling can do... read more »
