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How Do You Find A Good Orthodontist In Ohio?

Finding a good orthodontist can sometimes be like trying to locate a veritable needle in a haystack. Some orthodontists may portray themselves as much more polished than others, sometimes fabricating or "fluffing" their educational backgrounds, professional memberships, and other pertinent information that you might base your fact-finding mission on. The good news is, what you might not know is that... read more »

Is Your Retainer Feeling Tight? Don’t Panic! Here’s What You Need to Know 

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 »

Enhance Your Smile with Confidence: Opt for Invisalign Clear Braces by Shirck Orthodontics

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 »

Straight Talk: The Importance of Pediatric Orthodontics

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 »

Unlocking Your Perfect Smile: The Crucial Importance of Orthodontic Treatment

  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 »

Beaming Smiles: A Journey Through Famous Faces in Braces

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 »

Five Helpful Tips for Living More Comfortably With Braces

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 »

Have Fun with Orthodontics Using Clear or Ceramic Braces

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 »

Five Ways To Keep Your Braces Clean and Your Teeth Cavity-Free

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 »

There Are Different Styles of Braces That Can Meet Your Personal Needs Beautifully

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 »