Patient Appreciation Party 2010, the break down!

Have you had a chance to see this great video from the Childers Orthodontics 2010 Patient Appreciation Party? There was A LOT of dancing! Chase and Aiden, the sons of staff members Michelle and Heather, got the party started with a little free-styling! We will be posting more videos from the party in the upcoming weeks, so be sure to check back with out YouTube channel for all of the latest updates! Watch out, So You Think You Can Dance contestants!

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Have you participated in the Childers Orthodontics School Supply Drive?

If you haven't yet, don't forget to bring school supplies in to your next appointment at Childers Orthodontics for our School Supply Drive. All school supplies will be donated to shelters in our community. The drive ends at the end of August, so don't hesitate to participate today!

Donations made on your behalf will benefit your Swipe-N-Smile card points, so be sure to bring your card in to your next appointment. You can view your points anytime on the our website homepage. It's simple. just click on the Swipe-N-Smile icon and enter your 16 digit reward card number and the 4 digit pin number. Then, you will be provided with your points total and your gift options. As always, feel free to give us a call if you have any questions about the Swipe-N-Smile program, or if you would like to schedule your next appointment!

Thank you,

-Childers Orthodontics

How to care for your braces, from Dr. Childers

Lately, Dr. Childers and our team in Benton and Harrisburg, Il have receiving a lot of questions about braces. That's why we created this great video, to address all of your questions and concerns! Watch to learn more about what you can and can't eat, how to brush and floss, what wax is for, and how to address orthodontic emergencies! As always, feel free to give us a call or connect with us on our Facebook page if you have any questions. We hope that this helps!

Have a great week!

-The team at Childers Orthodontics

Ask Dr. Childers: What can my child expect during their first consultation?

When you first come in for your initial consultation, Dr. Childers will conduct a comprehensive examination to assess your oral health. This will better enable us to determine the best treatment method for you.

Your orthodontic evaluation will consist of an oral and facial examination to assess your oral health. Dr. Childers will have you take intraoral and facial photographs as well as panoramic and cephalometric X-rays to help determine the proper orthodontic treatment method. Then, an impression of your teeth and bite will be taken to construct a model of your mouth. This will help Dr. Childers when examining your diagnostic records.

At your second appointment, Dr. Childers will discuss your options with you. Our team feels it’s important to take the time to carefully examine your diagnostic records after your consultation so that Dr. Childers can more thoroughly prepare for your treatment at Kyle R. Childers, DMD, MS. This additional preparation will ensure that you receive the best orthodontic care possible. At this time, we encourage you to ask us any questions you may have about your treatment.

If you are seeking orthodontic treatment for your child, our staff asks that both you and your child attend the initial consultation. We feel it is important that both you and your child completely understand the recommendations of Dr. Childers before we proceed with treatment.

Give us a call today and schedule a consultation! We look forward to hearing from you!