Cleaning Tips for Braces

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With braces, it is more important than ever to keep your teeth and gums their healthiest. Braces and other orthodontic appliances create more opportunities for food particles and bacteria to collect and thrive. Getting braces requires adopting a new oral hygiene routine and good habits that promote the healthiest environment for your teeth and gums. As braces are […]

5 Practical Invisalign Hacks

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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 […]

The Invisalign Process Explained

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Are you considering Invisalign clear aligners? As an alternative to traditional braces, Invisalign is becoming increasingly popular with adults and teens.  Invisalign is a clear, custom-made aligner, used to move and align teeth for better health and a great smile. It is changed approximately every two weeks for about six to 18 months, depending upon the severity of […]

Gardner Orthodontics Celebrates Orthodontic Appreciation Week in June!

Did you know that June 4 starts orthodontic appreciation week? It’s a week dedicated to giving a “thank you” to the orthodontic team that made your smile beautiful. A beautiful smile goes far deeper than just the surface. When you have a brilliant smile on your face, you’re able to look at the world differently and how people […]

Remember To Wear Your Retainer!

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Why It’s Important to Wear Your Retainer After wearing braces, it takes time for your bones to harden around the teeth in their new position. During this time, they’re at risk of shifting right back to their original positions. The retainer prevents them from doing this. Not wearing the retainer is like leaving a gate open, allowing your […]

Top 3 Benefits of Invisalign Treatment for Athletes

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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 […]

Adults And Braces

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It used to be that when we’d think about braces, the image that came to mind was that of a “tween,” but in recent decades, that image has become somewhat outdated. That’s because these days nearly as many adults as kids are spending time in the orthodontist’s chair. In fact, according to the American Association of Orthodontists, the […]

Gardner Orthodontics Achieves An Invisalign Milestone!

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Gardner Orthodontics is proud to announce that Dr. Gardner has officially treated over 2700 Invisalign cases and reached an Invisalign milestone! The Invisalign® clear aligner system is designed to be a discreet, nearly invisible option for tooth alignment.  The Invisalign option allows patients to gain the benefits of orthodontic treatment without having to wear conspicuous metal brackets and […]

Dr. Gardner Receives Best Bedside Manner Award

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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 […]

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 […]