Mail Order Orthodontics and Their Patients

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 […]

Invisalign Treatment Benefits Student 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 […]

Adult Orthodontics Are Always In Style!

Over the years, orthodontics and treatments have changed. They are not just for teenagers anymore. Though braces are usually recommended in adolescence, more adults are now turning to orthodontists to fix issues with their teeth that were not addressed when they were young. Gardner Orthodontics treats patients of all ages, with all types of orthodontic issues.  As a […]

Achieve Invisalign Success in 6 Easy To Follow Steps

When you choose Invisalign to straighten your teeth, you want to make sure you’re taking the right steps in order to be successful. Invisalign and Invisalign Teen is an investment, and you want to make sure you follow all the right steps to get the brilliant smile you’ve always dreamed of having. Dr. Gardner and Gardner Orthodontics also […]

Gardner Orthodontics Wins Best Of Virginia in 2018!

Gardner Orthodontics, Dr. Graham Gardner is proud to announce that they have won in the orthodontics category in the “Best of Virginia” by Virginia Living Magazine! For the past 7 years, Virginia Living Magazine has polled readers for their favorites among business, local establishments and medical providers. Gardner Orthodontics is so proud to be chosen among the best! […]

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 […]

The Right Way to Brush Your Teeth with Braces

When you have braces, brushing your teeth is a new adventure. With all those brackets and wires taking up space in your mouth, you may find yourself wondering how you’re ever going to get your teeth clean–and that’s assuming that you don’t have food stuck in embarrassing spots! By following these steps from Dr. Gardner, however, you’ll be […]

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 has won Best Bedside Manner for 2017!

Help us Congratulate Dr Gardner on his fantastic achievement! We are excited and honored to announce that Dr. Gardner has been recognized as the FIRST PLACE WINNER for the Bedside Manner Awards in the Orthodontics Category! This year over 15,000 healthcare consumers, and patients in the community, voted their best experiences with doctors in over 60 specialties.  Dr […]

Gardner Orthodontics Volunteers at MOM Event

Dr. Gardner alongside his daughter, Ava, spent the weekend volunteering at Wise MOM – a 2 ½ day dental clinic conducted each year in July to provide free dental services including cleanings, fillings, oral surgery, x-rays and dentures. This year was Ava’s first experience at the Wise MOM event. Dr. Gardner has been serving at the clinic for […]