Do you often find yourself dreaming of a perfectly straight smile that will turn heads and light up a room? Are you content with the look of your smile? Thousands of adults nationwide wish they had straighter smiles. When teeth grow into place during developmental stages, they most often crowd together and misalign, making a naturally straight smile highly improbable.... read more »
Congratulations on completing your orthodontic treatment! Your braces (or aligners) are an integral part of your orthodontic treatment since they help keep your teeth in their new alignment. However, it's not uncommon to experience some tightness or discomfort when wearing your retainer after a period of not using it. Why does your retainer feel tight? Several factors can contribute to... read more »
Orthodontic treatment has come a long way from being primarily associated with teenagers. Today, more adults than ever before are seeking orthodontic care to achieve straighter and healthier smiles! If you've ever questioned whether you're too old for orthodontic treatment, let's put those doubts to rest. Age is No Barrier to Success It's a common misconception that orthodontic treatment is... read more »
Back in the day, if you wanted to straighten your teeth, your only option was metal braces, but then Invisalign came along and changed the face of orthodontics. Now, people could get the smiles they’ve always wanted using a treatment that was comfortable, discreet, and did not give them a mouthful of metal. Over the years, two more clear aligner... read more »
Orthodontics treatment isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to advances in orthodontic technology and techniques, today we have more treatment choices than ever before! You can now seamlessly straighten your teeth without changing your eating habits or lifestyle. One of the many great modern orthodontic options offered by our skilled orthodontists, Dr. Jeffrey Shirck, Dr. Soorya Srinivasan and Dr.... read more »
When should you start to be concerned about your child’s smile? The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) strongly recommends that all children have a pediatric orthodontic screening by age 7. When your child turns 7, their teeth and jaws have developed enough to discern if there will be any serious orthodontic problems down the road. In most cases, treatment is... read more »
When it comes to your smile, seeking the orthodontic treatment you need will not only improve your smile's appearance, it will also protect your overall dental health. That's primarily because crooked, spaced, gapped, turned, or misaligned teeth can be hard to clean and maintain and consequently lead to periodontal disease, tooth decay or even tooth loss. Orthodontic problems can... read more »
Most people likely wouldn’t think to associate the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with orthodontic treatments. However, having straight teeth is just as important to the rich and famous as it is to everyone else. In fact, probably even more so, and many celebrities have chosen to get braces as adults! While being in the spotlight may motivate the famous... read more »
Traditional braces in New Albany, Westerville, Pataskala, Newark and Powell, Ohio, are the most common form of orthodontic treatment because they are both effective and affordable when it comes to correcting alignment and bite problems. By using brackets and wires that are attached to the teeth, the teeth are gradually shifted into their proper alignment. While undergoing your orthodontic care... read more »
If you are undergoing orthodontic treatment and are living with traditional braces for the time being, it can be a challenge -- but only if you let it become one. You can make your life easier by following these five tips from Dr. Jeffrey Shirck and our exceptional orthodontists in Ohio, for better living with your new braces! #1: Fine tune... read more »
