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Early Orthodontic Treatment

Early orthodontic treatment is a misleading phrase. Many parents assume that during early orthodontic treatment, their child will need to start braces right away. But this isn’t the case. When you bring your child in to see us by the age of 7—the age recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists—we will evaluate your child’s [...]

By |2019-01-30T18:57:52+00:00January 30th, 2019|Educational Posts, Jay Harris Orthodontics|Comments Off on Early Orthodontic Treatment

Rubber Bands and Your Smile

Rubber bands are an integral part of effective orthodontic treatment. To make sure your treatment plan runs smoothly, we strongly encourage you to wear your bands as prescribed. A Crucial Force for Your Teeth In most cases, rubber bands connect the brackets and hooks to the teeth. This provides a firm yet gentle force on [...]

By |2018-12-11T19:05:32+00:00December 11th, 2018|Jay Harris Orthodontics, Treatment|Comments Off on Rubber Bands and Your Smile

Toys for Tots

Spreading Holiday Cheer, One Smile at a Time! The team at Jay Harris Orthodontics is excited help spread holiday cheer and smiles this season during our annual toy drive! Our office is honored to partner with Toys for Tots and our community to help bring Christmas joy to children in need. You can help us [...]

By |2018-11-28T20:20:02+00:00November 28th, 2018|Community, Contests & Promotions|Comments Off on Toys for Tots

Invisalign®: Common Questions

Invisalign is an excellent choice for patients wanting to try an invisible braces option. This system of clear aligners adjusts your teeth gently yet efficiently without brackets and wires. If you’re looking for the comfort and convenience of clear braces, Invisalign may be right for you! Here are some common questions patients ask about this [...]

By |2018-11-05T22:12:44+00:00November 5th, 2018|Jay Harris Orthodontics, Treatment|Comments Off on Invisalign®: Common Questions

Preventing Tooth Decay While Wearing Braces

Tooth decay can be harder to control when you start orthodontic treatment. Once you get your braces placed, food and drinks can get trapped in and around your appliances as well as your teeth. Proper teeth cleaning becomes essential to help your teeth stay healthy and strong throughout treatment. To reduce plaque buildup, gingivitis, and [...]

By |2018-10-09T15:14:39+00:00October 9th, 2018|Treatment|Comments Off on Preventing Tooth Decay While Wearing Braces

Cleaning Your Retainer

Your retainer is just like your teeth: you need to clean it thoroughly to ensure it stays free of plaque and bacteria. While Invisalign users are already familiar with cleaning their aligners every day, it may take some getting used to if you’ve had traditional metal braces. Why Do Clean Retainers Matter? A clean appliance [...]

By |2018-09-04T18:33:32+00:00September 4th, 2018|Treatment|Comments Off on Cleaning Your Retainer

Dental Braces: Your First Visit

Getting dental braces is a big step! You’ve made the decision to start your orthodontic journey and have scheduled your first appointment. So, what happens next? What to Expect At your first visit, you should expect to be at our office for about 45 minutes. During this initial consultation, we will thoroughly examine your teeth [...]

By |2018-08-06T22:43:23+00:00August 6th, 2018|Treatment|Comments Off on Dental Braces: Your First Visit

2018 Patient Appreciation

It is that time of the year again that Jay Harris Orthodontics is having our annual Patient Appreciation Party! Our patients are the best, and we want to honor and show just how much we appreciate each and every one of you. This event is held in our parking lot and will have games, prizes, [...]

By |2018-07-19T05:12:02+00:00July 19th, 2018|Community|Comments Off on 2018 Patient Appreciation

2018 Readers’ Choice Best of

Jay Harris Orthodontics needs your vote! We are a finalist in the 2018 Readers' Choice Best of Contest and the voting period has begun! To place your vote, follow these instructions: 1. Go to the link http://led.secondstreetapp.com/2018ReadersChoice/ 2. Choose the category of "Health & Fitness" 3. Scroll down to "Favorite Orthodontist" 4. Click on "vote" [...]

By |2018-05-30T15:18:52+00:00May 30th, 2018|Best of, Community|Comments Off on 2018 Readers’ Choice Best of

Summer Selfie Contest

This summer Jay Harris Orthodontics wants to see your BEST SELFIE! Use our Facebook Frames and take a selfie of your #HarrisBraces smile. When you post to our Facebook page, you will be entered into a drawing for $300 worth of gifts and gift cards for your back to school shopping spree! How to Enter: [...]

By |2018-05-30T15:20:31+00:00May 30th, 2018|Contests & Promotions|Comments Off on Summer Selfie Contest
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