"Hey Dr. Childers! Why are straight teeth so important?"

Some people wonder why Illinois orthodontist Dr. Kyle Childers 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 Childers Orthodontics 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. Childers can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Happy Thanksgiving, from Dr. Childers and team

Dr. Childers and team would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy a day filled of friends, family, and great Thanksgiving food!

What are you most thankful for this year? Leave us a comment, or if you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we encourage you to share them on our Facebook page!

Happy Thanksgiving!

More happy patients at the office of Dr. Childers!

Dr. Childers and our team love getting patient reviews. And lately, Childers Orthodontics, serving Benton, Harrisburg, and Herrin, IL and surrounding communities, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials! We thought we'd share some with you today! Happy Friday!

"I appreciate the fact that appointments run on schedule. I also truly appreciate the friendliness of the staff." ~Boyd

"It is very laid back and VERY professional. Normally dentist offices' are stressful - this experience was stress-free from the beginning!!! The staff are great and very friendly." ~Tracie

"I love the caring staff and the way that they take their time with you. I also love the office location for us, but most of all, I love that I can finally have straight teeth again thanks to my new braces. Thank you all." ~Siara

"Dr. Childers seems to be very up to date with new trends and very precise about his work. He is very child friendly as well." ~Gary

Childers Orthodontics, Supporting Our Nation's Veterans

Have you thanked a veteran lately? November 11 is Veterans Day - the perfect holiday for thanking and honoring our country’s military. Today, we encourage you to show your support of those Veterans you know by posting their name and what branch of service they are or were in on our Facebook page. In celebration of Veterans Day, Dr. Childers and our team would also like to share a few fun facts about our flag, this national holiday, and our country’s history!

• There are 23.2 million veterans in the U.S.
• The flag was first approved by Congress on June 14, 1777
• Each of the flag’s colors signify different American values- red is for valor and zeal, white is for hope, purity, and cleanliness of life, and blue is for heaven, loyalty, sincerity, justice, and truth
• Research by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helped develop the CAT Scan, the cardiac pacemaker, and the “Seattle Foot” to give those hurt the ability to run and jump
• Veterans Day, a day that was originally called Armistice Day, is a time to thank and honor the men and women who have served in our military.
• When the flag is displayed next to another flag against a wall, the U.S. flag should be on its own right (on the left side when facing the wall).
• There are five states with over 1 million veterans in their population – California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania
• The VA healthcare system now has 171 medical centers, 126 nursing home care units, and 35 live-in care facilities
• President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the official legislation for Veterans Day on June 1, 1954, changing the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day
• Take a Veteran to School Day is a program that was developed by HISTORY in 2007 to connect students and veterans.
• Veterans Day is often confused with Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time for remembering and honoring the men and women who died while serving our country, or as a result of injuries that incurred in battle. Veterans Day honors and gives thanks to all veterans who served and currently serve our country.

We are now accepting votes for your favorite Childers Orthodontics t-shirt design!

Dr. Childers, your Benton, Harrisburg, and Herrin, IL orthodontist, enjoys providing a pleasant and friendly atmosphere while creating your ideal smile! That's why we recruited your help for our special edition patient t-shirts in our Childers Orthodontics T-Shirt Contest. Our team was overwhelmed by all of the great t-shirt designs that we received. Now, it's time for you to vote for your favorite!

We encourage our patients to "like" their favorite t-shirt design on our Facebook page, so that we can determine the winning design! The contest winner will receive a $50 gift card to the store of their choice, as well as their design on limited edition t-shirts beginning this January.

Don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about the Childers Orthodontics T-Shirt Contest, or if you would like to schedule your next appointment. Thank you!