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! (more…)
For some children, wearing traditional braces can often be a difficult task for various reasons. Like adults, they may simply not like the way traditional braces look in their smile, and they may just feel self conscious over the fact they have to wear visible braces at all. At Shirck Orthodontics, we offer clear or ceramic braces as a nearly... read more »
If you are currently wearing braces to straighten your teeth, learning how to care for your pearly whites during orthodontic treatment is important. That is what we want to look at in today's post. Check out the five tips we include below for making sure your smile stays in optimal shape while your braces steadily move your teeth into their... read more »
It's no secret that every patient has different needs. There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to orthodontic care. For example, you might have an overbite, underbite, crossbite or open bite, tooth gaps, crowding or a protrusion with the front teeth only. Top-Rated Orthodontists in Columbus, OH That’s why our exceptional orthodontist, Dr. Jeffrey Shirck of Shirck Orthodontics along with Dr.... read more »
Dr. Shirck and the team at Shirck Orthodontics welcome patients from the communities near Sunbury, Johnstown and Gahanna, Ohio. Did you know that our New Albany office is only 5 to 10 minutes from the Westerville area? This is exciting news for anyone considering getting braces in our New Albany office. What Sets Us Apart Our highly rated Shirck Orthodontic... read more »
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children between the ages of seven and nine should be evaluated by an orthodontist. There are times when early developmental treatment is indicated to correct situations before they become major problems. Examples include kids who have a problem sucking their thumb or kids who have a narrow jaw and need a palatal expander... read more »
Babies and infants naturally suck on fingers, thumbs, and pacifiers as it is a natural reflex and soothing technique. Often, parents find this behavior to be cute, but did you know that thumb sucking can lead to orthodontic problems for your child later in life? Usually around the age of two to four, children outgrow thumb sucking, which is about... read more »
Shirck Orthodontics offers three convenient locations—Westerville, Pataskala and New Albany, OH— We accept patients from a number of surrounding communities including Newark, Reynoldsburg and Worthington. You may be asking why drive the extra mile for the services from Shirck Orthodontics? Simple—because we not only take pride in creating beautiful smiles, we also create an atmosphere that is fun and enjoyable... read more »
Invisalign™ clear braces are an orthodontic solution that utilizes an alignment tray system. Using a series of clear plastic aligners, Invisalign gradually shifts teeth into place with gentle pressure. For many years, Invisalign has been the go-to adult orthodontic option, and we’re proud to be a premier provider for Invisalign and Invisalign Teen. Shirck Orthodontics is dedicated to offering patients excellent treatment... read more »
Want a straighter smile but can’t commit to numerous, frequent orthodontist visits? Interested in finding out how to improve your child’s developing smile? Want an orthodontic option that allows you to retain your professional image? Shirck Orthodontics offers all of this and more for children, teens, and adults in the Columbus area. Best of all, our competitive pricing and complimentary... read more »
