Author: Nick Shanks

A Confident Smile: Can Orthodontics Really Help Your Child’s Self Esteem?

When 14-year-old Joey walked into Swihart Orthodontics, he carried the weight of an all-too-common adolescent burden–a smile that he felt self-conscious about. His front teeth, prominently pushed out, were not just a cosmetic concern; they impacted his daily life, from eating to wearing protective mouthguards in sports. Before braces, Joey’s reality was one where steak […]