Now that your child is wearing braces, you want to make sure he or she is taking the best possible at-home care of them. Of course, as a parent, you likely already know all too well that children tend to cut corners when it comes to their oral health. However, brushing is as important as ever with braces, since bacteria... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Did you ever think you could have as much fun picking out your braces as you have choosing clothes, shoes, jewelry, and other items that showcase your personal style? Shirck Orthodontics has great news, thanks to WildSmiles brackets, your braces can showcase your personality while they shift your smile into picture-perfect alignment. Recent studies showed that more than 3 million... read more »
Finding an orthodontist isn’t as cut and dried as it may seem. Every website, billboard, and television advertisement proclaims a new best orthodontist. You may be familiar with a long running New York City joke about the “best” cup of coffee, and wading through advertisements and websites for orthodontists can feel like searching for the actual best cup of coffee... read more »
