Having a straight smile is very important to teenagers. Most teens spend years wearing braces to achieve the perfect smile. Invisalign Teen is a clear alternative to braces that more teens are embracing today because of its many benefits. Our 12-year-old patient, Ava, is wearing Invisalign Teen and has agreed to share her treatment journey… Read more »
Name: Shannon Hometown: I was born in Jacksonville, FL, but have lived in Perry and Warner Robins since age 15. Position at Spillers Ortho: Lead Scheduling Coordinator/Communications Coordinator. Length of time at Spillers Ortho: 17 years in December. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a judge because… Read more »
It’s true. We see it daily at Spillers Orthodontics. Patients come to our office and they aren’t happy with their smiles. Some are suffering from low self-esteem. Some are teased at school. Many are adults who have suffered for years. They want to smile and laugh, but are too embarrassed. Being able to impact a… Read more »
Name: Marilyn Hometown: I was born in Macon and grew up in Griffin, Ga. Position at Spillers Ortho: Inventory Specialist Length of time at Spillers Ortho: 24 years What did you want to be when you grew up? Airline stewardess, but I was too short! What was your first job? Dental assistant If you could… Read more »
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 »
