Your Retainer Needs Care, And Here’s How To Do It!

It is time to celebrate! Your braces are off and your teeth are looking fantastic, but you’re not quite done yet. Dr. Gardner has custom made you a retainer that will be worn per his instructions. Your new appliance will need to be cleaned and cared for so you can maintain the beautiful smile you have achieved. If […]

7 Myths About Orthodontic Treatment and All the Facts!

The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) make it their mission to educate the public about the benefits of orthodontic treatment.  The misconceptions about orthodontists and their role in helping people achieve and maintain good oral health really are unfounded, and we, in conjunction with the AAO, want to address some of them so that our patients can 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 […]

Ensuring the Success of Your Orthodontic Treatment: A Guide for Teens and Adults

Having straight teeth is essential for a healthy and beautiful smile. Crooked teeth can affect your bite and bring on a host of dental complications. Luckily, braces can correct your bite and restore your smile. Here’s a “cheat sheet” on how to get the maximum benefits from your orthodontic treatment. Take good care of your braces For braces […]

Dr. Sturgill Published In Academy of General Dentistry

Recently, Dr. Sturgill’s research was published in the Academy of General Dentistry. He and four other doctors were part of an extensive research project, which involved hooking EMGs to weight lifters in order to test different performance mouthguards. The cross-sectional study consisted of 24 healthy adult weightlifters with normal occlusal relationships, and was designed to determine whether two self-fit performance mouthguards; a custom-fabricated, […]

The Ideal Bite

In dentistry, occlusion refers to how your teeth come together. It is more than just your bite, it includes the ways teeth come together when you are chewing, swallowing, and sleeping. A malocclusion refers to situations in which the upper and lower teeth, or jaw, are misaligned and come together in ways that can damage or destroy teeth. […]

Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill is ABO Certified!

Gardner Orthodontics is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill has successfully passed his American Board of Orthodontists (ABO) Clinical Exam, and has become a Diplomate of the ABO. The ABO was founded in 1929 and is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. The ABO was first established by Dr. Albert Ketcham and several colleagues who believed that […]

Welcome Dr. Sturgill

We are so excited and honored to welcome Dr. Jeremiah Stugrill to our practice! Dr. Sturgill knew he wanted to be an orthodontist since he was a teenager, especially after seeing how much his smile was changed with braces. Determination, passion, and the support of his family allowed him to achieve his dream.  Dr. Sturgill’s patients all appreciate […]