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 »
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 »
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 »
There is no doubt that Dr. Jeffrey Shirck takes pride in his job, making each day count at his thriving orthodontic practice. His dedicated associates, as well as our extremely talented and knowledgeable staff make it their top priority to deliver beautiful smiles every single day. We also place the comfort and care of our patients at the top of... read more »
Though there are some folks who do not mind the look of traditional braces, there are those who prefer a more discreet form of orthodontic care. Not only that, but wires and brackets can also be uncomfortable in the mouth. Not to mention, having a mouth full of metal can turn people away from taking the next step to straighten... read more »
When people think of wearing braces, they most likely visualize the wires and brackets that are usually associated with traditional braces. Although traditional braces are quite beneficial to some people seeking orthodontic treatment, others may be wanting a more discreet and innovative method of straightening their crooked teeth. While it may seems as though there would be no way you... read more »
Sometimes you need something more than just traditional braces when thinking about getting your teeth straightened. Having a customized treatment plan is not only important to our orthodontists, but it is also very important to the wellbeing of your smile, teeth and gums. So when you come in for your scheduled appointment with one of our skilled orthodontists, they will... read more »
