Mail Order Orthodontics and Their Patients

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Many patients have questions about “mail order braces” and their ability to straighten teeth without an orthodontist.  Dr. Gardner of Gardner Orthodontics want to share this response from the American Academy of Orthodontists (AAO).  The AAO response provided below states that patients need an established provider relationship before receiving services from mail order dentists.  For more information about […]

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 […]

Dr. Gardner and Dr. Sturgill attend the 2015 Annual Session of the AAO

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Dr. Graham Gardner and Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill recently traveled to San Francisco, CA to attend the 2015 Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is the world’s oldest and largest dental specialty organization.  It represents more than 17,000 orthodontist members throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. The mission of AAO includes: Promoting […]