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 ยป
For some children, wearing traditional braces can often be a difficult task for various reasons. Like adults, they may simply not like the way traditional braces look in their smile, and they may just feel self conscious over the fact they have to wear visible braces at all. At Shirck Orthodontics, we offer clear or ceramic braces as a nearly... read more ยป
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 ยป
If you are currently wearing braces to straighten your teeth, learning how to care for your pearly whites during orthodontic treatment is important. That is what we want to look at in today's post. Check out the five tips we include below for making sure your smile stays in optimal shape while your braces steadily move your teeth into their... read more ยป
Are you an adult whoโs considering braces? Then you might be wondering what type is right for you. Shirck Orthodontics offers a wide range of services to patients from five convenient locations in Ohio. Two of those services include Invisalign and traditional braces. Many adults want to avoid traditional braces if they can, and thatโs understandable. Not every patient is... read more ยป
Are you an adult whoโs thinking about getting braces? Some adults are uncomfortable with the idea because of the associations a lot of us have about what braces look like and the age of orthodontic patientsโafter all, we tend to think of teenagers wearing braces with metal brackets and wires, and that's fine. But the truth is that traditional braces... read more ยป
Want a straighter smile but canโt commit to numerous, frequent orthodontist visits? Interested in finding out how to improve your childโs 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 ยป
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 ยป
Finding an orthodontist isnโt 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 โbestโ cup of coffee, and wading through advertisements and websites for orthodontists can feel like searching for the actual best cup of coffee... read more ยป
Dr. Shirck is proud to announce the opening of a new Shirck Orthodontics location in Westerville, OH. Dr. Shirck will begin welcoming patients to the new Westerville location in January of 2015. The Westerville office will be joining the Pataskala and New Albany offices offering the Shirck Orthodontics complete menu of orthodontics services to kids, teens and adults. The Westerville... read more ยป