Who is a Candidate for Clear Aligners?
So you’re exploring the benefits of expert clear aligner treatment and educating yourself on the dangers of DIY (at-home) clear aligner treatment. You decided DIY clear aligners are not worth the risk (great choice!), and you’re ready to take the first step to begin treatment with orthodontists who you know you can trust. But first… […]
How to “Halloween” with Braces
If you currently have braces or you had them in the past, you know the feeling of biting into a gooey Laffy Taffy or caramel-filled candy that leaves your brackets and wires coated with a sticky, sugary mess. You spend the next few minutes cleaning around your brackets with a tired tongue. It can be […]
Eating with Braces: Enjoy Fall Recipes!
Fall is officially here! Time to break out your favorite sweater, start a bonfire, and bask in the cool Georgia air. But can you still eat s’mores with braces? And how can you exercise caution eating with braces this fall? When you get your braces on, Dr. Gordon and Dr. Spillers will discuss which foods […]
Football Players — Don’t Forget Your Mouthguard this Season!
It’s that time of year again — Go Bulldogs! If you’re a football player yourself, football season means something a little different to you. It’s time for you to get back out on the field and score some touchdowns. For football players undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces, Invisalign®, or our very own SO clear aligners, […]
Beware the Dangers of DIY Teeth Aligners!
You’ve likely heard of those mail order do-it-yourself clear aligners. A number of DIY teeth aligner companies have hit the market lately, promising faster orthodontic treatment at a cheaper price than professional treatment. These companies do a great job of marketing themselves, but conveniently, they don’t mention the dangers of DIY teeth straightening or the […]
Spillers Orthodontics Gives Back to the Community with Red Cross Blood Drive
Spillers Orthodontics will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, August 30 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their Warner Robins office, located at 400 Spillers Way. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code “spillers”. “Hosting a blood […]
Spillers Orthodontics Awards 2021 Scholarship Recipients
Pictured (l to r): Dr. Adam Gordon; Scholarship Recipients Avery Adams and Timothy Feagin; and Dr. Don Spillers Spillers Orthodontics is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Spillers Orthodontics Scholarship. High school seniors Avery Adams and Timothy Feagin, both former patients, were selected from numerous applicants. Each will receive $1,000 to support their […]
Guide to Finding Orthodontic Insurance
Many patients ask if there’s such a thing as orthodontic insurance coverage for adults. The short answer is yes! We put together the following information with everything you need to know about shopping for insurance plans that cover orthodontic treatment. In the United States, the average cost of orthodontic treatment for adults is usually between […]
Can Black Triangles be Fixed with Braces?
Have you ever noticed a triangular gap between your tooth and gum line? That gap is commonly called a ‘black Triangle’, also known as “Open Gingival Embrasures.” According to research, “One-third of adults have unaesthetic black triangles worldwide.” Black triangles are not considered unhealthy or problematic; however, they do have an undesirable appearance and […]
We Stand Against Bullying with the AAO
October is National Orthodontic Health Month. Orthodontists all over the world are taking a stand against bullying. Throughout the years, teeth have been a popular target for bullies. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has been a great advocate against bullying, and recently, they started an anti-bullying initiative, called #bullyingbites. Spillers Orthodontics is proud […]
