5 Practical Invisalign Hacks

Compared to going through treatment with traditional metal braces, most teens would agree that Invisalign treatment is a cakewalk! After all, you don’t have to wear any permanent hardware, nor do you have to worry about the self-consciousness that comes with sporting a “metal mouth!” Still, any orthodontic treatment that involves moving and repositioning your teeth is going […]

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 […]

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 […]

National Orthodontic Health Month Is In October!

When kids and parents think of October, they think of Halloween, bags full of candy, jack o’ lanterns, and pumpkin spice lattes!  When Dr. Gardner thinks of October, he thinks of beautiful smiles! October brings National Orthodontic Health Month, a time to focus on and celebrate great oral care and the work that goes into creating amazing, healthy […]

Am I Choosing The Right Invisalign Provider? How Do I Know?

Congratulations! You’ve researched all of your options and decided to pursue Invisalign treatment to straighten your teen’s teeth (or your own)! Now you just need to choose a provider. It is important to understand that Invisalign is more than a product, it is also a technique, and your satisfaction depends on finding a provider, like Gardner Orthodontics, who […]

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 […]

4 Reasons Teenagers Love Invisalign

There are several benefits to having the Invisalign straightening system as a teenager. While traditional braces have a youthful appearance, Invisalign allows patients to straighten teeth discreetly. Teenagers have many reasons to love the clear straightening system. Here are a few of the reasons Invisalign is so popular amongst our teenagers. High School Sports A teenager involved in school sports […]