Have you ever wondered if you or your children will need braces? This may be a question you have asked your pediatric or family dentist or something they may have mentioned to you. Most common orthodontic problems can be caught by a dentist or pediatrician. However, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all kids [...]
Braces and Invisalign® Clear Aligners Looking into straightening your teeth? There are different options for orthodontic treatment. The most traditional type of treatment is with metal braces. Braces consist of metal brackets on each tooth and a metal wire that connects them and causes teeth to shift. Newer technology has allowed for clear aligners to [...]
How Are We Giving? The holidays are a time dedicated to giving and the Jay Harris Orthodontics team is excited to begin our next promotion to support the literacy program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley! This is an organization that is close to our hearts and we feel like is a [...]
Getting braces is a unique and lengthy process, personalized to fit each patient’s individual needs. Before you receive your actual brackets, you’ll need to ensure a you’ll have a perfect fit. Here at Jay Harris Orthodontics, we’ve done away with the old method of fitting by providing state-of-the-art iTero® scanning! How does iTero® scanning work? [...]
Be bold, be fearless, be brave! Dr. Jay Harris and the team love to support breast cancer awareness. Therefore, during October our office loves to smile in PINK to support the cause. Breast Cancer Awareness Promotion Our patients can participate too! Dr. Harris will donate $1 per patient that chooses to get PINK elastics or [...]
Are you looking for Invisalign® treatment in Columbus, GA? Jay Harris Orthodontics in Columbus, GA is an Invisalign® Gold Provider this year! What does the provider level mean? Invisalign® assigns each doctor with an experience level based on the relative number of patients that they treat with Invisalign® aligners. The levels range from bronze to [...]
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 [...]
