Shirck Orthodontics is opening a brand new office in Powell in 2019, and our team couldn’t be more excited! We’ll be able to help even more people and give local families access to the warm, friendly, and high-quality specialty dental care they deserve. Of course, whenever we come to a community, we like to do much more than simply work... read more »
Your child isn’t a baby anymore and their adult teeth are starting to come in, so you’re asking yourself the same question as many other parents, “Will my child need braces?” Your child should receive an evaluation from an orthodontist around age 7 so you can get a definitive answer to this question, but if you notice any of the... read more »
When you hear the word “braces,” what is the first image that pops into your head? Probably a child with a mouthful of metal brackets and wires, right? If so, you’re far from alone, but thankfully, modern-day orthodontics in New Albany is now able to help patients at absolutely any age. Whether you’re an adult who never had braces as... read more »
Back in February 1941, the cities of Akron and Cleveland held events to raise awareness of the importance of children’s dental health, a first at the time. Fast forward to 1949, and the American Dental Association decided to take those events and turn them into a national day of observance on February 8th. This was extended to a week in... read more »
Regularly tightening braces is a normal part of every patient’s treatment, but for some, the idea can easily cause them to feel some anxiety. We’re often asked questions like, “Does tightening braces hurt?” and, “How long does it take?” by concerned parents and children alike who don’t know what to expect. So, today, to make the unknown much less scary... read more »
Everyone has bad habits, and that’s perfectly alright, because we’re all human! However, for young children with developing teeth, certain behaviors can cause major dental problems down the line that are easily preventable. Do you have a child that just won’t stop sucking their thumb or biting their fingernails? If so, then you’re far from alone, and your orthodontist in... read more »
With most of our patients, the journey from the beginning of their treatment all the way to the end when we take their braces off and reveal their new smile is a smooth one, but for others, there are some bumps along the road. While orthodontic emergencies are pretty rare, knowing how to handle the most common ones can make... read more »
For many of our patients, the reason they don’t like the appearance of their smile has nothing to do with their teeth, but rather their gum line. When too much gum tissue shows in a person’s smile, it can really throw off the delicate balance between the teeth, lips, and gums that’s needed to create that perfectly proportioned look. While... read more »
Many of our team members are parents themselves, so we know exactly what it’s like during the holidays for local families: fun but BUSY. Between organizing family get-togethers and shopping for everyone, it’s nice to just let someone else take the lead from time to time. Thankfully, the city of Powell and the surrounding communities are hosting a variety of... read more »
We’re always hard at work behind the scenes here at Shirck Orthodontics, and we’re thrilled to announce that we opened a brand new office in Powell in March 2019! Local families have easy access to the same high-quality specialized dental care that our other patients have been enjoying for years. We’re here in your hometown, so why should you choose to visit... read more »
