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 [...]
We Love Our Teachers! It is no secret that everyone in the world right now is suffering amidst the current pandemic. Jobs have been lost, families are entering into a whole new way of life, and in addition to it all- school has moved to online learning. While this greatly affects kiddos and their families, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
