The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the world to dramatically slow down in 2020, as fewer people than ever are traveling, going to restaurants, or seeing movies in theaters. But, curiously, one statistic that has noticeably increased is the number of adults starting braces. Why is this the case? An orthodontist in Powell explains why COVID-19 has encouraged so many people... read more »
Here’s a statistic to start your day: according to the CDC, roughly 50% of the American adult population has some form of gum disease. So, suffice it to say, we see a lot of patients with gum disease here at Shirck Orthodontics. Many of them are surprised when we tell them that they need to have the condition treated before... read more »
The holidays are in full swing, and for many people, this means they will be traveling in the near future. Travel, whether by air or car, is always a little stressful, and this is especially true given current events. Hitting the road can be even more complicated if you’re using Invisalign in Westerville, but the team at Shirck Orthodontics has... read more »
One of the first questions many people ask when their dentist or orthodontist tells them that they need braces is, “What if I don’t get braces?” This is perfectly understandable, as many people think that straightening their teeth will only make their smile look better. While this is certainly the case, there are many, many ways someone can benefit from... read more »
It might sound strange to say, but now is the best time to be alive if you have crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth. Why? Because patients have so many effective options for straightening them! While the most popular tend to be metal braces or Invisalign, an often-overlooked treatment is clear/ceramic braces in Westerville. These offer a few unique benefits that... read more »
For many people, the holiday season is a time where their daily routine goes out the window thanks to various parties, trips, and get-togethers with family. Of course, 2020 has already disrupted normal life for most of us! The holidays still present some unique challenges if you’re currently using Invisalign, and it’s easy for many patients to get off track... read more »
And just like that, it is already Holiday Season 2020. For some people, this year flew by, and for others, it felt like a decade. While 2020 might feel like it’s over, there is still plenty of it left, and this is actually an ideal time to begin an Invisalign treatment if you’ve always wanted to straighten your teeth (and... read more »
This Halloween is guaranteed to be unlike any other, but if you’re a parent, there is one thing that’s still guaranteed: your child will inevitably be overwhelmed with sweet treats. Whether from regular trick-or-treating or a socially distanced gathering, Halloween presents a particularly risky time for children with braces because so many kinds of candy can easily dislodge brackets or... read more »
Quite a few parents who come to see us are confused because their child’s dentist has recommended that they receive braces, but they still have most of their baby teeth. What is the point of straightening them if they are just going to fall out? While this approach might seem counterintuitive, applying braces to the baby teeth is a relatively... read more »
Right after finishing an Invisalign treatment, patients are asked to wear a retainer so their newly shifted teeth will stay in place. Of course, not everyone follows their orthodontist’s directions, and often, retainers end up in a bathroom cabinet and are forgotten. This can lead to the teeth misaligning again in the future, and many patients believe they can fix... read more »
