Spillers Spotlight – Mary, Orthodontic Assistant
Name: Mary Hometown: Byron, GA Position at Spillers Ortho: Orthodontic assistant Length of time at Spillers Ortho: 10 months What did you want to be when you grew up? A bus driver and chef. Yes, you read that correctly. What was your first job? Counselor at a church camp Favorite meal/food: Mom’s squash casserole […]
The Importance of Fluoride in Orthodontic Treatment
There are a number of habits you can develop to support a quicker treatment process and help maintain strong and clean teeth from day one to the last day of treatment – and onward through the rest of your life! At Spillers Orthodontics, we are here to help you develop those habits. Whether you choose […]
Spillers Spotlight – Sierica, Clinical Assistant
Name: Sierica Hometown: Macon Position at Spillers Ortho: Clinical Assistant Length of time at Spillers Ortho: 9 ½ months What did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher What was your first job? McDonald’s If you could have any other job for just one day, what would it be? Flight attendant […]
Spillers Spotlight – Lauren, Patient Services
Name: Lauren Hometown: Warner Robins 🙂 Position at Spillers Ortho: Patient Services Length of time at Spillers Ortho: 6 months What was your first job? Working for my dad, Greg, at Strato Dry Cleaners when I was in high school. It’s there I learned how to talk to customers, listen and understand their needs, […]
The Most Effective Mouthwash for Braces Care
Mouthwash is an essential part of a good oral hygiene regimen! Gargling with mouthwash daily has a number of health benefits for your teeth and gums. Mouthwash helps your breath smell fresh, helps remove debris and bacteria from the teeth and gums, and helps prevent a number of common oral conditions, including gum disease. With […]
Do You Still Need to Visit the Dentist During Orthodontic Treatment?
If you have braces or Invisalign, should you continue visiting your dentist every 6 months for professional cleanings? Can your dentist even clean your teeth with braces on? Spoiler alert—YES it’s actually essential that you still visit your dentist throughout your orthodontic treatment. Before you begin orthodontic treatment, it’s important that you receive a professional […]
Can You Use a Magic Eraser on Your Teeth?
Have you seen the viral TikTok trend of teens using Magic Erasers to clean and whiten their teeth? If you’ve been considering taking a melamine sponge to your teeth, we have a LOT to talk about. Please do not ever use a Magic Eraser or melamine sponge on your teeth or skin. This is a […]
Spillers Orthodontics Announces Induction to the GA Board of Dentistry
Pictured (l to r): J. Don Spillers Jr., DMD and Governor Brian Kemp Dr. Spillers was inducted on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, by Governor Brian Kemp in a ceremony at the state capitol. Through the Dental Board’s licensure process, the Board ensures that those applying for licensure in this state as a dentist or dental […]
Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Retainer for Lifelong Results
So you got a great smile from Spillers Orthodontics and your braces or clear aligner treatment is finally complete! Now that you’re done with your orthodontic treatment and you’re loving your smile, do you plan on keeping your new smile for a lifetime? Of course you do! After all the hard work you dedicated to […]
Stop Snoring and Start Sleeping Soundly!
Have you experienced that awkward moment when someone tells you that you snore? Or maybe you’ve spent countless nights next to your partner sawing logs and googled “how to stop someone from snoring” or “how to stop snoring immediately!” You’ll find that plenty of people snore. In fact, 40% of women and 57% of men […]
