Waterpiks and Air Flossers, Should You Use Them?
During orthodontics, the question often arises, “should I use waterpiks and air flossers?” At Gardner Orthodontics, we understand that orthodontic appliances can make good oral hygiene more difficult, so we encourage our patients to use waterpiks and air flossers in addition to brushing and flossing. Both waterpiks and air flossers are designed to clean between and around teeth […]
Four Tips For Cleaning Your Braces Effectively
At Gardner Orthodontics in Richmond, we like to teach some specialized techniques for maintaining great oral hygiene with braces. Your commitment to your at-home oral care routine ensures that when you excitedly get your braces off to reveal a beautiful, healthy, newly-aligned smile, you won’t have a diagnosis of cavities throughout your mouth offsetting your achievement. Brush After […]
4 Reasons Teenagers Love Invisalign
There are several benefits to having the Invisalign straightening system as a teenager. While traditional braces have a youthful appearance, Invisalign allows patients to straighten teeth discreetly. Teenagers have many reasons to love the clear straightening system. Here are a few of the reasons Invisalign is so popular amongst our teenagers. High School Sports A teenager involved in school sports […]
Gardner Orthodontics Volunteers at MOM Event
Dr. Gardner alongside his daughter, Ava, spent the weekend volunteering at Wise MOM – a 2 ½ day dental clinic conducted each year in July to provide free dental services including cleanings, fillings, oral surgery, x-rays and dentures. This year was Ava’s first experience at the Wise MOM event. Dr. Gardner has been serving at the clinic for […]
Invisalign Teen Gives You a Chance to Win a Flyaway Trip!
We are excited to share this awesome contest with our patients! Invisalign Teen and Playlist Live are partnering together to put on an unforgettable three-day event! Right now you have the chance to win a flyaway trip to Washington, DC and a VIP experience for you and your BFF (your Mom and Dad can come too)! Go to […]
Dr. Julia Durham: A Finalist for Orthodontic Student of the Year for Journal of Clinical (JCO) 2015
Dr. Julia Durham, the newest addition to the Gardner Orthodontics team, was recently named a finalist for Orthodontic Student of the Year through the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics. We are so proud of all that she has accomplished and honored to have her on our team! Below is the interview with the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics. We would love […]
Orthodontics for Adults
Each year, more adults are seeking orthodontic treatment to achieve the smile they always wanted. People of all ages are choosing to straighten their teeth. The advancements in technology and materials provide many options that suit most every lifestyle. Treatment Options In the constantly evolving world of orthodontics, the requirements of adult patients are easily accommodated. There are […]
Gardner Orthodontics Welcomes Dr. Julia Durham!!!!
Gardner Orthodontics is excited to announce that we have a new orthodontist joining the team. She is the talented, delightful Dr. Julia Durham. We are so grateful and thrilled that Dr. Durham will be joining us in June 2016. Meet Dr. Julia Durham D.D.S. Dr. Durham grew up in Midlothian, VA and is very excited to make RVA […]
Gardner Orthodontics Makes Braces Fun!
Have you been to an orthodontist office before? When our patients walk through the doors at Gardner Orthodontics, they immediately sense the fun in the atmosphere! Our friendly staff greets you warmly as you enter ……..and then the fun begins! Wait, Going to the Orthodontist is Fun? At Gardner Orthodontics – you bet it is! Firstly, we are a family focused […]
