If you don’t have a true understanding of the differences between orthodontic care and general dental care, you may believe these professionals are interchangeable. When it comes to braces or aligner treatments, orthodontists are highly trained with intensive experience. Orthodontists do much more work behind your smile than you may think! Educational Background… Read more »
Name: Mistie Hometown: Fort Valley, GA Position at Spillers Ortho: Orthodontic Assistant Length of time at Spillers Ortho: Three years in April What did you want to be when you grew up? After graduating high school, I was unsure about my career path. While getting my teeth cleaned, my dentist asked me what I was… 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 »
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 »
Name: Susan Hometown: I grew up in Cumming, Ga. on Lake Lanier. Position at Spillers Ortho: Professional Relations Length of time at Spillers Ortho: Almost 18 years! What did you want to be when you grew up? An archeologist What was your first job? The summer after Freshman year, I worked at a bank in my… Read more »
Are you looking at options for straightening your teeth? Invisalign® clear aligners are a revolutionary treatment that can straighten your teeth and correct your bite covertly, without metal brackets and wires. Many people who never considered braces before are now choosing Invisalign, but cost is often a concern. So, how much does Invisalign cost compared… Read more »
For most children, October means one thing: Halloween candy. For orthodontists, it’s a month for embracing beautiful, healthy smiles in honor of National Orthodontic Health Month. After all, we all know that Halloween treats tend to play tricks on patients. That’s why Spillers Orthodontics offers patients and the entire community five timely tips to protect… Read more »
