What can you not eat with braces? Many people think that when you get braces you have to eat all soft foods. This is somewhat true, the first couple of days after you get your braces on your teeth will be sore. We suggest eating soft foods as your mouth adjusts to the new pressure [...]
Dr. Jay Harris and the team are proud to announce that we were voted "Favorite Orthodontist" in the 2020 Ledger-Enquirer Readers' Choice contest. This is a great honor and we do not hold the title lightly. Dr. Harris is passionate about providing the best care possible to the smiles of Columbus. In addition, our team [...]
We Are Back Open! Dr. Jay Harris is excited to welcome patients back into the office after our office construction. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we made some updates! We are back answering our phones and emails, so please reach out with any questions. COVID-19 Reminders & Updates To do our part [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
