Gardner Orthodontics Celebrates Orthodontic Appreciation Week in June!
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 […]
Remember To Wear Your Retainer!
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 […]
Top 3 Benefits of Invisalign Treatment for Athletes
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 […]
Adults And 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about braces, the image that came to mind was that of a “tween,” but in recent decades, that image has become somewhat outdated.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 […]
Give Yourself a New Smile in the New Year
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 […]
Dr. Gardner Receives Best Bedside Manner Award
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 […]
The Right Way to Brush Your Teeth with Braces
When you have braces, brushing your teeth is a new adventure. With all those brackets and wires taking up space in your mouth, you may find yourself wondering how you’re ever going to get your teeth clean–and that’s assuming that you don’t have food stuck in embarrassing spots! By following these steps from Dr. Gardner, however, you’ll be […]
Propel is now Being Offered in our Offices at Gardner Orthodontics
Gardner Orthodontics is excited to announce that we will now offer the Propel line of products, including the VPro5™ and the Excellerator™ Series of drivers, in both of our Richmond offices. The Propel line of products offers both at-home and in-office options. The VPro5 aligner seater can be used at home or on the go in just 5 […]
Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month with us!
October is National Orthodontic Health Month! October brings lots of changes and new experiences…cooler weather, crackling leaves, cozy fires, and Halloween! For orthodontists across the country, October brings National Orthodontic Health Month and an opportunity to remind patients of some care and safety basics for their orthodontia. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has provided 4 ways to […]
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 […]
