We’re living in an age where technology is changing as quickly as you can blink your eyes, making people’s lives easier and more comfortable than ever before. Fortunately, you can see this same kind of progress in orthodontics as well! At Shirck Orthodontics, we make it a point to only use the latest instruments so our patients can get the... read more »
Every parent is made aware of what doctors call “developmental milestones” for their children. There’s a certain age when they’re supposed to be able to roll over, walk, talk, etc. These help parents know that their child is healthy and growing properly. BMI, or Body-Mass-Index, is one that is used to determine whether a child is underweight, overweight, or at... read more »
Congratulations! After years of diligent care, your child’s braces are about to come off, and you just can’t wait to see their beautiful new smile. Of course, this begs the question, “How are braces actually removed?” We’re glad you asked! Today, an orthodontist in Hebron, OH is going to walk you through the procedure step by step so you and... read more »
As you’re getting your child ready to go to school, they flash you a smile. You always love looking at their little face, but something jumps out at you this time…their teeth. They’re noticeably crowded and crooked, and you’re almost certain that they’re going to need braces. After dropping them off, you go to the internet to search for a... read more »
At Shirck Orthodontics, we like to take care of the people who make our community a better place, and with school recently starting, we’re proud to introduce our Hero Program, which is dedicated to the people who are currently educating the next generation: teachers. We all owe quite a bit to teachers, and to say “Thank You!” to our local... read more »
Summer is the perfect time for your child to do a lot of things that simply don’t work well with the school year. Sleeping in, staying out with friends, and even taking trips are all summertime activities that fit neatly into those precious months between semesters. And, it’s also the ideal time to get them started with braces. If your... read more »
When people choose to straighten their teeth, they usually want to improve their appearance, their oral health, or both. These are fantastic reasons to undergo orthodontic treatment, but one that many people do not think about is how straightening the teeth can actually improve their overall health as well. How does this work? Your orthodontist in Hebron, OH is here... read more »
If your child has recently started wearing braces, developing a cavity is one of the quickest ways their treatment can get derailed. Having to fix a problem tooth can easily add months to your child’s treatment, but thankfully, avoiding tooth decay with orthodontics isn’t that complicated. Here are 5 simple tips you and your child can follow to prevent cavities... read more »
Do you believe that your child might need braces? Have you noticed that their teeth are a bit crooked, crowded, or gapped? Many parents in this situation believe they need a referral from their child’s general dentist in order to see an orthodontist in Hebron, OH, but that’s actually not true! There are multiple ways you can find the right... read more »
Pierre Fauchard At Shirck Orthodontics, we use plenty of state-of-the-art technology and techniques to help our patients achieve straighter, more beautiful smiles, but the truth of the matter is that orthodontics and braces have actually been around for a very, very long time. How long? Gather around, because it’s History Time with your orthodontist in Heath, OH, Dr. Jeffrey Shirk!... read more »
