Thanks to Invisalign's clear aligners, mom and dad can have a perfect smile, too!

Focusing on your kids' teeth and oral health so much that you're neglecting your own? If you've been thinking wistfully about having your own set of perfect teeth, please give us a call! Dr. Richard Boyd is a Certified Invisalign® Provider in Columbia.

Invisalign consists of a set of clear aligners that are molded to fit your teeth using a proprietary technology. You wear them all day and night, except for meals, brushing, and flossing – when you can easily slip them out to make eating and cleaning a snap!

Because they're clear, your teeth will be steadily straightening – and no one will know it but you!

Please give us a call to set up a consultation, so we can discuss the specifics of your treatment. We hope you have a great week!

What are your summer plans?

It's summertime here at Richard Boyd Orthodontics, and that means another season full of adventures, vacations and great memories. Whether you're headed to a family barbecue, an exotic destination, a camping trip, or just having fun in the sun this summer, Dr. Boyd and team want to hear about it! Share your plans and experiences on our Facebook page as the summer rolls along, and be sure to post photos on our wall!

Happy (and safe) travels,

Dr. Boyd and team

Ask Dr. Boyd: What's the deal with retainers?

If you recently completed treatment at Richard Boyd Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Boyd will provide—or probably has provided you by now—with retainers. After your braces have been removed, your teeth may still shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, provide that stabilization.

To learn more about the advantages of wearing retainers after your orthodontic treatment, please check out these tips from Dr. Boyd and this helpful article about retainers from KidsHealth. Or, you may give us a call! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

With Dr. Richard Boyd, quick and easy access to your account online!

Did you know that patients of Dr. Richard Boyd's enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website? You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages! Take a look at a few patient reviews about this service:

"We were able to check our appointment time easily, and we especially like being able to see the progress by viewing Abbie's initial pictures. The best feature, however, is the text reminder of her next appointment." ~ Denise P.

"I'm very computer friendly so online access to my orthodontist is great." ~ Latoya L.

"I compare how my teeth look, it is amazing to be able to compare. My mom likes it a lot because she can confirm my appointment, look at the financial information, etc." ~ Mary W.

"I like that Dr. Boyd is techno-minded and appreciates that this is the way most parents and all students communicate. He has invested in something that those of us that do most of our business over the computer appreciate. Because I work nights, I can ask my question without calling and get a reply." ~ Dan P.

You, too, may sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started! We hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July weekend!