Remember To Wear Your Retainer!
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 […]
Dr. Gardner Wins Top 10 In National Invisalign Competition
Gardner Orthodontics is pleased and proud to announce that Dr. Graham Gardner has been nationally recognized for his outstanding work with Invisalign in a national Invisalign competition. Dr. Gardner won this recognition during the national Invisalign Complex Case Shoot Out, which takes place annually during the Invisalign Ortho Summit. The Summit is an annual training and education seminar […]
Adults And Braces
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about braces, the image that came to mind was that of a “tween,” but in recent decades, that image has become somewhat outdated.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wishing you a Warm and Fuzzy Holiday Season!
Dr. Gardner and his Team are wishing you a warm and fuzzy holiday season this year and every year!
Propel is now Being Offered in our Offices at Gardner Orthodontics
Gardner Orthodontics is excited to announce that we will now offer the Propel line of products, including the VPro5™ and the Excellerator™ Series of drivers, in both of our Richmond offices. The Propel line of products offers both at-home and in-office options. The VPro5 aligner seater can be used at home or on the go in just 5 […]
Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month with us!
October is National Orthodontic Health Month! October brings lots of changes and new experiences…cooler weather, crackling leaves, cozy fires, and Halloween! For orthodontists across the country, October brings National Orthodontic Health Month and an opportunity to remind patients of some care and safety basics for their orthodontia. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has provided 4 ways to […]
Transitioning to a Beautiful Smile: Hygiene Tips for Braces Wearers
At Gardner Orthodontics, it is our goal to help you transition to a beautiful, healthy smile. Wearing braces can straighten teeth, but your oral hygiene routine is what will create the beautiful and healthy part of your smile. During treatment, it is even more important to take good care of your teeth and gums by brushing after every […]
Top Benefits of Adult Orthodontic Treatment
As an adult, you might think that your options for having your teeth fixed are limited. You might think orthodontics are just for teenagers, but this not so. Many adults choose to have orthodontic treatments done later in life, and there are many benefits of adult orthodontic treatment. These are a few reasons why it is never too […]
