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 […]
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 […]
What is an Overbite and How is it Corrected?
Dr. Graham Gardner and Dr. Dana Tang are board-certified orthodontists. Aside from being your favorite doctors, this also means they have the training and expertise to diagnose, prevent and treat malocclusion, or a bad bite. Malocclusion is when there is an issue with the alignment of the teeth or jaw, which affects how the upper and lower dental […]
Top 8 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Braces or Invisalign ® Teen
Tips To Prepare Your Child For Braces Or Invisalign Teen: So your child or teenager needs braces or Invisalign Teen treatment. Thankfully, today’s orthodontic treatment options are more comfortable, efficient and convenient than ever before, meaning your kiddo won’t need to change their entire lifestyle to get a fantastic smile. However, there are still steps they’ll have to […]
How We Use Orthodontic Technology to Create Healthy Smiles
At our Richmond, VA orthodontics offices, you’ll find some of the most cutting-edge orthodontic technology available. Dr. Graham Gardner and our team invest in proven advances in order to create better smiles. If something is safe, effective and can help our patients get outstanding results in less time and with less discomfort, you better believe we’re on it! […]
Gardner Orthodontics Response to COVID
[Last updated: Feb 22, 2021] Friends and family of Gardner Orthodontics, We’re super excited to see all your wonderful smiles! Our goal, as always, will be to provide you a great experience, in a safe, comfortable and happy environment. At Gardner Orthodontics we’re committed to your safety and will be complying with recommendations set forth by the CDC […]
10 Key Benefits of Straight Teeth
If you’ve ever looked at braces or Invisalign before and after photos or have gone through orthodontic treatment yourself, you know that straightening your teeth will give you a fantastic-looking smile. Yet, beyond the cosmetic perks, does having straight teeth matter? The answer is, absolutely. From improved oral health to increased confidence, having straight teeth and an aligned […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Consider to Get Invisalign® in Your 50s and Beyond
While nearly one in four orthodontic patients are adults in North America, at Gardner Orthodontics, almost half of our patients are adults with a large number between the ages of 50 and 70! This goes to show that orthodontics isn’t just for teenagers and it’s never too late to get a healthy smile you love. While, of course, […]
Accelerated Orthodontics with Invisalign
Straightening teeth takes time. Besides, the longer your braces are on, the higher likelihood your teeth have of decalcification, gingival recession, and root resorption. This is where the idea of accelerated orthodontics comes into play. Instead of going through treatment for the traditional amount of time, accelerated orthodontics gets the job done much faster. But what goes on […]
Can I Get Braces with Periodontitis?
It’s only natural to worry about the look of your teeth. After all, they’re front and center when you talk, laugh, and smile. A lot of thought goes into orthodontic treatment, such as what style of braces to get, and the like. But there is one prevalent question that needs to be answered in regards to orthodontic treatment: […]
