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Thank you for trusting your oral care to Davis Orthodontics. When you schedule an appointment with Davis Orthodontics, we set aside enough time to provide you with the highest quality care. Should you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please contact our office as soon as possible, and no later than 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. This gives us time to schedule other patients who may be waiting for an appointment. Due to patient non-compliance, the following "No Show" policy has been implemented.

Davis Orthodontics Can Help You Decide Which Method Is Best for Straightening Your Smile! Braces are one of the most effective ways to improve the alignment of your teeth. Straight teeth look better, feel better, and are easier to care for. So which type of braces are right for you? The type of braces that will be best for you will depend on a few things. At Davis Orthodontics, we will take into account the severity of your dental issues, your age, certain time constraints, and other key factors before helping you decide which dental braces are ideal for your situation.

Invisalign® is a fantastic option for anyone looking to achieve a straight and beautiful smile. These subtle aligners let you gradually straighten your teeth with minimal effort. However, even though this is one of the more comfortable orthodontic alignment options out there, Invisalign is not always totally pain-free.

Oral care plays an integral role in your aesthetic and physical health. At Davis Orthodontics, we invite you to read the importance of maintaining optimal dental health, a brief history of National Dental Care Month, and how you can observe the occasion.

Picking an orthodontist for your family is really important and can be easy if you know what you’re looking for. You want to find someone who is relatable and understands your concerns while guiding you through the journey to a healthier smile. At Davis Orthodontics, we strive to make your dental journey a simple and enjoyable experience while keeping you informed throughout the process, so you always know what to expect.

At Davis Orthodontics, we are huge champions of the Invisalign® brand.

With its precise ability to shift a patients’ teeth into perfect alignment, the solution (combined with the treatment process) has produced many glowing smiles.

There’s even more to love about the solution itself. The name “Invisalign®” derives from the clear design of the aligners. The fact that they are see-through makes it possible for patients to wear them without them being seen.

Having great teeth can do a lot: give us a boost of confidence, help to correct painful bites, or just close a pesky gap! But how do braces work? Believe it or not, braces have been around since Ancient Egypt -- in fact, mummies were discovered with makeshift bands wrapped around their teeth! Fortunately, things have come a long way since then. In this post, we're answering some of the most common questions surrounding how braces work. By the end, you'll be an expert -- and you'll feel a lot more secure heading into the process.

Are you looking for the right orthodontist to take care of your dental needs? Keep reading to learn how to find the best orthodontist in Columbia SC. Everyone deserves to have a bright, happy, and healthy smile. But sometimes a little help is needed. When your teeth are crooked or your smile isn't as perfect as you want it to be, that's when an orthodontist is needed. But how do you find a great orthodontist? There are a lot of orthodontists to choose from and you want to find one you like and trust.

Have you considered accelerated treatment? Didn't know it existed? Did you know there were ways to have your braces treatment done faster? There are options now available to "accelerate" your treatment. Acceledent is a dental device that was introduced about 5 years ago. It looks like a dental mouth guard attached to a handle that vibrates. What these vibrations do is place sonic pulses into the bone surrounding the tooth and stimulates the bone activity to occur faster. Your teeth need to move to get corrected and your bone needs to change as well. Your bone has little cells called osteoclast and osteroblast. These either add bone (-clast) or take away bone (-blast). The sonic pulses from the Acceledent make these cells work faster. Your braces treatment could be reduced up to 30% !!!

Good morning sports fans. I'm sitting in a lecture hall in Charleston listening to our new consultant for the office. It is real refreshing to hear so many great and new ideas that Michelle will bring to Davis Orthodontics. I look forward to how we can make our positive experience with her translate to a wonderful patient experience for you.