When you hear the phrase “orthodontic headgear,” what image comes to mind? Unless you had headgear yourself or knew someone who did growing up, your only reference likely comes from movies, in which case the appliance is always massive, unwieldy, and basically a joke. In reality, orthodontic headgear is still very much in use, and fortunately, it enables many patients... read more »

When most people hear the word “orthodontics,” their minds immediately think about teeth being straightened, and this is completely understandable. However, your orthodontist in Powell is able to accomplish much more than simply putting the teeth in the right positions. Using an appliance called a palatal expander, they can not only correct the alignment of the upper teeth, but address... read more »

Living with braces can be quite the hassle if you don’t know what you’re doing, but thankfully, this short braces survival guide from your orthodontist in Powell will show you how to make your treatment quickly fly by without any bumps along the way. A few minor adjustments can make a huge difference on the road to a gorgeous smile,... read more »

The only thing worse than actually having bad breath yourself is being stuck with someone who does, and this is a dilemma many parents with children who have braces find themselves in. Braces often cause food particles and bacteria to become trapped within the mouth, which can quickly turn into a source for less than desirable odors. Thankfully, bad breath... read more »

When a person finishes treatment with braces, they usually can’t wait to see their newly aligned smile. As they are getting their brackets and wires taken off, their anticipation grows, and it peaks as their orthodontist hands them a mirror. As you can imagine, the absolute last thing anyone wants to see is stained, yellow teeth, but this can happen... read more »

It’s a brand new year, which means you have a blank slate and plenty of time to achieve your goals ahead of you, whether they be personal, professional, or both! Many people are putting their new year’s resolutions into action, and a simple one you can start doing right now is smiling more! According to Psychology Today, smiling can do... read more »

The holiday season is the perfect time of year to recognize those people who matter most and say “Thank You” for all the richness they add to your life. At Shirck Orthodontics, your orthodontist in Powell has plenty of people to thank for making 2019 truly spectacular, and we’re going to highlight them all in today’s blog! We just love... read more »

When your teen got Invisalign, you were thrilled…initially. The idea of your child being able to straighten their teeth without having to deal with the appearance of metal braces sounded like a win-win for everyone, but unfortunately, things didn’t turn out as planned. Your teen, like many others, didn’t actually follow through and wear their aligners, so as a result,... read more »

At the beginning of every orthodontic treatment we offer here at Shirck Orthodontics, whether it’s a child getting braces or an adult getting Invisalign, one of the very first steps is taking an impression of the teeth and bite. Instead of using odd-tasting dental putty and a mold to do this, we’re proud to be the very first orthodontist in... read more »

Here at Shirck Orthodontics, your orthodontist in Powell loves getting into the holiday spirit, and we actually have the ability to take our team’s cheer on the road thanks to our Treat Transporter! While our main goal is keeping smiles healthy and making them look beautiful, even we understand that everyone deserves a treat from time to time, especially this... read more »