5 Reasons why you should choose an experienced Invisalign doctor

Dr. Spillers and Dr. Gordon, two experienced Invisalign doctors, with their Invisalign patient Riley

Choosing the orthodontist who transforms you or your child’s smile is a big deal! Like any doctor, you want to be sure that you can trust your orthodontist and his or her qualifications, experience, techniques and communication skills. You and your family’s smiles deserve the greatest quality of care, and that means choosing your orthodontist […]

What to Expect on Your First Day with Clear Aligners

adult shows her invisalign tray on her first day with Invisalign

It’s normal to be a little nervous about starting orthodontic treatment. Life with braces or clear aligners is a whole new experience, after all. Beginning your smile journey is exciting, and we’ll be here to support you from your first day with Invisalign or SO Clear Aligners – to your very last day!  So how […]

The Importance of Fluoride in Orthodontic Treatment

a trio of adults smile after their fluoride 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 […]

How to Clean Invisalign® and SO Clear Aligners

Young woman removing her invisalign

One of the many reasons people choose Invisalign and SO Clear Aligners is because clear aligners are …… clear! Clear aligners are intended to be completely transparent and virtually undetectable when they’re in place. Your aligners will start out clean and clear – but it’s up to you to keep them that way.  The good […]

Stop Snoring and Start Sleeping Soundly!

woman hugs man from behind after their snoring prevention treatment

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 […]

Who is a Candidate for Clear Aligners?

Dr. Spillers with our candidate for Invisalign

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

kids trick-or-treating for braces-friendly candy on halloween

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 […]

Your Top 5 Invisalign Questions Answered

  Although we offer multiple types of braces, Invisalign® is the preferred orthodontic treatment for many of our patients! However, some people are wary about Invisalign for fear of the unknown. Below, we address the top five questions patients in our office have regarding Invisalign treatment.   1. “What if I lose my Invisalign trays?” […]

SO Clear Aligners: Our Own Alternative to Clear Braces

  Direct-to-consumer (DTC) clear aligner treatments have flooded the market lately! Anywhere you turn, you’re liable to see an advertisement for at-home clear aligners with no trips to the orthodontist necessary. We get why DTC clear aligner companies have become so popular, because we understand how busy you are, and how important it is for […]