It is incredibly common for people of all ages to experience orthodontic problems at some point. While we may typically associate orthodontia with braces and alignment, there are several valid reasons to seek treatment. For some, the issue might be purely cosmetic, while for others orthodontic help is necessary to improve their health and overall [...]
Congratulations to Dr. Jay Harris and the team for being voted the winner of the 2019 Muscogee Moms' Choice Awards! We are honored to be voted the Muscogee Mom's 2019 Choice Awards Winner. Jay Harris Orthodontics is proud to offer premier orthodontic services to the Columbus area. For many years, we’ve made it our mission [...]
Do you wake up in the morning with a sore jaw, earache or dull headache? You may be grinding your teeth at night! What Causes Teeth Grinding Don’t worry! Nighttime teeth grinding is a fairly common occurrence, and everyone grinds their teeth at some point or another – whether we realize it or not. While [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Our Summer Smiles Bash is right around the corner, we invite you to join in on the fun! This annual event is held in our parking lot every year to show appreciation for our awesome patients. We will have games, prizes, t-shirts, Kona Ice, a dunking booth and more! All current and former patients are [...]
Why Wear a Retainer? Try to remember the day you had waited for - the day you got your braces off! You worked hard with your orthodontic treatment and you were ready to rub your tongue over your smooth, braces-free teeth. You finally got to see your beautiful smile and then your doctor made you put your retainer in [...]
"This is by far the best team of people I've met. Always friendly, always helpful, and always available. I've been going here for about 3 years and I look forward to my appointments. A++!" ~Cyndi, Patient Dr. Jay Harris and the team love hearing patient reviews, especially ones like Cyndi's! We work hard to make [...]
From our family to yours, happy holidays! Dr. Jay Harris, his family, and his team at Jay Harris Orthodontics hope that you have a smile-filled holiday season. We are thankful for our patients and their families and we hope that you have a fun holiday and enjoy your time with loved ones. Here's to a [...]
