3 doctors consulting Gardner & La Rochelle Orthodontics in Richmond, VA

The Team Approach

Each of our patients gets the benefit of utilizing the experiences of each of our doctors. They share one giant education and decades of experience to create one “Super Orthodontist!”

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La Rochelle Family Gardner & La Rochelle Orthodontics in Richmond, VA

GLO IS GROWING!

If you’ve spent time in our offices, you may have noticed that we have a tight-knit team. We’re excited to announce that our GLO family is growing by one!

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Man with braces at Gardner & La Rochelle Orthodontics in Richmond, VA

Am I too Old for Braces?

For a long time, braces were considered a teenage rite of passage. Plus, when you think about the braces of even a few decades ago, bulky, shiny metal brackets are probably what come to mind. It’s no wonder that our adult patients often ask us, “Am I too old for braces?” The answer is, absolutely not!  Today’s braces,

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Invisalign Rubber Bands Gardner & La Rochelle Orthodontics in Richmond, VA

Do I Really Need Invisalign Rubber Bands?

The Use of Invisalign Rubber Bands At Gardner Orthodontics, we’re not just a leading Richmond, VA Invisalign provider, we’re among the top 1% of Invisalign providers in the country. This means we’ve helped thousands of patients perfect their smiles with clear aligners. Of course, many people choose this treatment option because aligners are removable, comfortable and virtually invisible.

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braces 101 questions Gardner & La Rochelle Orthodontics in Richmond, VA

Braces 101: 10 Common Braces Questions Answered

What Are The Most Common Braces 101 Questions We Hear? At Gardner Orthodontics, so many of our Richmond braces patients begin treatment in July and August before school starts back up again. If you just kicked off your own treatment or it’s on the agenda in the coming weeks, congrats! You’re on your way to straight teeth, a

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teeth shifting after braces avoided by wearing a retainer

How Your Retainer Prevents Teeth Shifting After Braces or Invisalign

Once you have that stellar Gardner grin, it might seem like your orthodontic treatment is over. However, there are actually several stages of braces and Invisalign treatment, including the planning stage, the active stage and, finally, the retention stage. Without the retention stage, which is when you wear a dental retainer (or retainers), you would experience shifting teeth

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