Orthodontics can give you the beautiful, straight smile that you desire. But there are more benefits to orthodontic treatment than simply aesthetics. We’ve compiled a list of ways orthodontics can change your life! Decrease Cavities Crowded teeth can make it difficult to efficiently clean the entire surface of every tooth. Even with floss, you may [...]
Dental checkups become even more important when you get braces put on. Every patient should continue to see the dentist twice a year for teeth cleanings. Depending on the type of treatment you require, your dentist may wish to see you more than twice a year. This ensures your teeth stay healthy throughout treatment. Why [...]
Brushing with braces can come with a learning curve. When you get your braces placed, teeth cleaning becomes more important than ever. With the addition of orthodontic appliances, food particles can build up in hard-to-reach places, making it more difficult to completely clean your teeth. No matter what type of appliance you get, whether traditional [...]
Orthodontic emergencies can stem from broken appliances to severe pain. These emergencies can occur when you bite into chewy, hard foods or become injured from a fall or other impact. Thankfully, you can prevent most orthodontic emergencies from even occurring. To keep your braces and appliances in proper shape throughout treatment, review these tips. Avoid [...]
And you can, too. Join us for our 2017 Holiday Giveaway and Food Drive! At Jay Harris Orthodontics, we are in the business of smiling faces. But making others smile goes beyond placing braces. This year, we want to help give families in our community another reason to smile. We are collecting non-perishable, canned food [...]
We wanted to take a minute and say a big THANK YOU to everyone that voted for us in the Muscogee Mom contest. Dr. Harris has been voted Best Orthodontist and it is all because of you! Being a winner of this local contest means in the orthodontist category humbles us. We are proud to hold [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It's the most wonderful time of the year at Jay Harris Orthodontics! What do you love about the holidays? Is it seeing family, a visit from Santa, a specific food, or a break from school? Tell us in office by filling out one of our cards and you could win a $100 gift card! We have [...]
It is that time of the year again when Dr. Jay Harris and his team support breast cancer awareness! So, Think Pink! We know that the power of a smile is limitless, and want to show our support for those in need through orthodontics! Throughout the month of October, Dr. Harris will donate to Susan [...]
