Connect with the Braces Brigade!

At Piedmont Orthodontic Associates, our patients want to get as much out of their treatment as possible. That includes asking a lot of questions and making sure they take care of both their appliances and oral health.

Would you like to learn more about what to expect during orthodontic treatment, from someone with firsthand experience? Well, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently developed the Braces Brigade blog, where past, present, as well as future orthodontic patients from coast to coast document their (or their child’s) orthodontic journeys. The blog will serve as a source of guidance for others as the patients undergo orthodontic care.

Our team at Piedmont Orthodontic Associates encourages you to visit the Braces Brigade blog to read these great and informative blogs—who knows, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two! As always, don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about the Braces Brigade or your own orthodontic treatment with Dr. Gardner!

Piedmont Orthodontic Associates' Monthly Referral Contest

Hi everybody! We just wanted to let you know about our Referral Contest that is happening every month. In order to participate, you'll need to refer a friend to come in for a Complimentary Orthodontic Consultation. Your name is entered into the drawing EVERY time you refer someone, so the more people you refer the greater your chances are that you will win the $150 prize. Good luck to all of you!

If you have any additional questions or would like to schedule your next appointment, give us a call!

Ask Dr. Gardner : Why is it so important to have straight teeth?

Some people wonder why Spartanburg SC orthodontist Dr. Ernest Gardner and our team work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly-aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth at Piedmont Orthodontic Associates can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please give us a call to set up a consultation. Dr. Gardner can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

What helps you relax at Piedmont Orthodontic Associates?

Dr. Gardner and team understand not everyone is thrilled about visiting their orthodontist. But here at Piedmont Orthodontic Associates, we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. Today, we’d like to know: What is it about Piedmont Orthodontic Associates that makes you comfortable or puts you or your child at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our courteous staff? Dr. Gardner himself?

Let us know by commenting on this post, posting on Facebook or by giving us a call!

Ask Dr. Gardner: “I’m 37 – am I too old for braces?”

Absolutely not! At Piedmont Orthodontic Associates, nobody is “too old” for braces! In fact, we read a fascinating statistic recently: the number of adults getting braces has actually jumped 24 percent since 1996! Of course, braces help make your teeth stay strong, healthy and become perfectly-aligned. But we’d like you to know orthodontic treatment with Dr. Gardner can be successful at any age, and we know you adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, we would love to have you visit for a complimentary consultation at our office. Please give us a call at 864-585-8709 to set one up at our convenient Spartanburg office and have a wonderful rest of the week!