Millions of people in the United States and Canada are currently being treated by members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). One in four patients is an adult. Orthodontic treatment moves teeth in the same way for a 75-year old as it does for a 13-year old. Spillers Orthodontics reminds those considering orthodontic treatment… Read more »
Name: Amanda C. Hometown: I was born in Knoxville, Ga., and now I live about 10 miles down the road from the house I grew up in! Position at Spillers Ortho: Treatment Coordinator Length of time at Spillers Ortho: 6 years What did you want to be when you grew up? My “fun” dream job… Read more »
Name: Danielle Hometown: Born in Missouri. Grew up in Hawkinsville, Ga. Position at Spillers Ortho: Orthodontic Assistant Length of time at Spillers Ortho: Six years in August What did you want to be when you grew up? Princess. Ha ha! What was your first job? Babysitter for two wonderful boys If you could have any… Read more »
The answer is a resounding “YES!” Patients may assume they don’t need to see their general dentist during orthodontic treatment, since they see Dr. Spillers and Dr. Gordon for orthodontic check-ups regularly. While everyone should visit their dentist for a routine cleaning every six months, it is especially important for patients who are having orthodontic… Read more »
Spillers Spotlight Questions: Name: Adam Stephens Gordon Hometown: Tifton, GA Position at Spillers Ortho: Orthodontist, “Tooth mover” Length of time at Spillers Ortho: Two years, as of June 2017 What did you want to be when you grew up? Baseball player What was your first job? Washing cars at Splash-N-Dash If you could have any… Read more »
Spillers Spotlight Questions: Name: Dr. Don Spillers Hometown: Warner Robins, Ga. Position at Spillers Ortho: Orthodontist Length of time at Spillers Ortho: 24 years What did you want to be when you grew up? Orthodontist or fighter pilot What was your first job? I washed cars at a Toyota car lot. If you could have… Read more »
Are you a student athlete? If so, did you know that many sports injuries can be prevented by wearing appropriate protective gear? April is National Facial Protection Month and Spillers Orthodontics reminds athletes, their parents and coaches to play it safe by wearing mouth guards and appropriate protective gear when participating in activities that could… Read more »
Name: Brenda Hometown: Bonaire, Ga. Position at Spillers Ortho: Practice administrator Length of time at Spillers Ortho: 21 years What did you want to be when you grew up? A journalist What was your first job? It was at a clothing store called The Gold Mine. If you could have any other job for just… Read more »
Do you love popcorn, Twizzlers, and all the delicious chewy, crunchy, sticky and hard foods that are forbidden for patients who wear braces? You can still get the orthodontic treatment you need, without having to forego your favorite treats, with Invisalign®. One of the most attractive things about Invisalign treatment is its convenience. Like Sarah,… Read more »
Name: Jessica Hometown: Perry, Ga. Position at Spillers Ortho: Clinical Coordinator Length of time at Spillers Ortho: 8 years What did you want to be when you grew up? Marine biologist What was your first job? My first job was in the jewelry department at Kmart. If you could have any other job for just… Read more »
