Whether your child’s dentist says they need braces or you’re interested in straightening your own teeth with Invisalign, you now find yourself in need of an orthodontist in Powell. Looking for one should be easy enough thanks to the internet, right? Not really. Typing “orthodontist in Powell” right now will give you about 850,000 results(!), and absolutely no one has... read more »
Millions of adults around the world have already used Invisalign to straighten their crooked teeth and obtain the beautiful smiles they’ve always wanted, and you’d like to become one of them. There is just one catch, however—orthodontic care can be quite expensive, and you likely won’t be able to pay for it all on your own. Thankfully, that’s what dental... read more »
You had braces as a child, and like 50% of all orthodontic patients, you weren’t exactly diligent about wearing your retainer afterward. Now as an adult, you’ve noticed that your teeth have shifted, and the absolute LAST thing you want to do is get braces again. Thankfully, orthodontics has advanced quite a bit over the decades. If your smile is... read more »
If you’re an adult or teen who wants to straighten your teeth, now is the best time to be alive. You’re no longer constricted to only getting metal braces, as sleek and discreet clear aligner treatments have become easily available and been shown to deliver reliable results. Of course, you have choice in this realm as well, primarily between SmileDirectClub... read more »
Shirck Orthodontics is opening a brand new office in Powell in 2019, and our team couldn’t be more excited! We’ll be able to help even more people and give local families access to the warm, friendly, and high-quality specialty dental care they deserve. Of course, whenever we come to a community, we like to do much more than simply work... read more »
Your child isn’t a baby anymore and their adult teeth are starting to come in, so you’re asking yourself the same question as many other parents, “Will my child need braces?” Your child should receive an evaluation from an orthodontist around age 7 so you can get a definitive answer to this question, but if you notice any of the... read more »
When you hear the word “braces,” what is the first image that pops into your head? Probably a child with a mouthful of metal brackets and wires, right? If so, you’re far from alone, but thankfully, modern-day orthodontics in New Albany is now able to help patients at absolutely any age. Whether you’re an adult who never had braces as... read more »
Back in February 1941, the cities of Akron and Cleveland held events to raise awareness of the importance of children’s dental health, a first at the time. Fast forward to 1949, and the American Dental Association decided to take those events and turn them into a national day of observance on February 8th. This was extended to a week in... read more »
Regularly tightening braces is a normal part of every patient’s treatment, but for some, the idea can easily cause them to feel some anxiety. We’re often asked questions like, “Does tightening braces hurt?” and, “How long does it take?” by concerned parents and children alike who don’t know what to expect. So, today, to make the unknown much less scary... read more »
Everyone has bad habits, and that’s perfectly alright, because we’re all human! However, for young children with developing teeth, certain behaviors can cause major dental problems down the line that are easily preventable. Do you have a child that just won’t stop sucking their thumb or biting their fingernails? If so, then you’re far from alone, and your orthodontist in... read more »
