Did you know that June 4 starts orthodontic appreciation week? It’s a week dedicated to giving a “thank you” to the orthodontic team that made your smile beautiful. A beautiful smile goes far deeper than just the surface. When you have a brilliant smile on your face, you’re able to look at the world differently and how people
Why It’s Important to Wear Your Retainer After wearing braces, it takes time for your bones to harden around the teeth in their new position. During this time, they’re at risk of shifting right back to their original positions. The retainer prevents them from doing this. Not wearing the retainer is like leaving a gate open, allowing your
Gardner Orthodontics is pleased and proud to announce that Dr. Graham Gardner has been nationally recognized for his outstanding work with Invisalign in a national Invisalign competition. Dr. Gardner won this recognition during the national Invisalign Complex Case Shoot Out, which takes place annually during the Invisalign Ortho Summit. The Summit is an annual training and education seminar
For student athletes looking to straighten their teeth and improve the overall appearance of their smile, Invisalign can be a great option. Specifically, the Invisalign system works by using a series of clear, plastic aligners to gradually straighten and re-position the teeth over time. Invisalign can be used to treat just about any orthodontic issue that traditional braces
It used to be that when we’d think about braces, the image that came to mind was that of a “tween,” but in recent decades, that image has become somewhat outdated. That’s because these days nearly as many adults as kids are spending time in the orthodontist’s chair. In fact, according to the American Association of Orthodontists, the
We’ve said goodbye to the year 2018 and welcomed 365 brand new days—fresh opportunities for growth, success, and happiness. In 2019, don’t let anything hold you back from achieving your dreams, especially not your less-than-perfect smile. Gardner Orthodontics knows that making the decision to have a healthy smile is a great start to the new year! For many
Gardner Orthodontics is proud to announce that Dr. Gardner has officially treated over 2700 Invisalign cases and reached an Invisalign milestone! The Invisalign® clear aligner system is designed to be a discreet, nearly invisible option for tooth alignment. The Invisalign option allows patients to gain the benefits of orthodontic treatment without having to wear conspicuous metal brackets and
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gardner for being honored with an award for “Best Bedside Manner” from OurHealth Richmond Magazine! For the past 6 years, OurHealth Richmond has polled the public for local medical providers that have the best bedside manner, and Gardner Orthodontics has been recognized in the Orthodontics category. The Best Bedside Manner Award is
Many patients have questions about “mail order braces” and their ability to straighten teeth without an orthodontist. Dr. Gardner of Gardner Orthodontics want to share this response from the American Academy of Orthodontists (AAO). The AAO response provided below states that patients need an established provider relationship before receiving services from mail order dentists. For more information about
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