Jernigan Orthodontics

Welcome to Our Practice

It is our mission to create and shape beautiful smiles while endeavoring to improve the overall dental health of our patients. A comfortable and functional bite goes hand-in-hand with good health. Our Team is comprised of well qualified, experienced and skilled professionals. We enjoy the relationships we develop with our patients and our rewards are their smiles that will last a lifetime. We are a unique orthodontic practice serving Northeast Columbia, Blythewood, Forest Acres, and Elgin. We view ourselves as partners with each of our patients in achieving their optimum orthodontic results. Dr. Jernigan and his Team treat all patients as if they are members of their families. This philosophy contributes to the warmth and sincerity that we have established in our office. We continue to enjoy referrals and recommendations from numerous area dentists, however our practice is what it is because of the continued “word of mouth” from our patients and their families. Your experience at our office will be very personalized and of the highest quality. We utilize the most modern and technologically advanced materials and methods available. Dr. Jernigan is an orthodontic specialist, offering traditional metal and ceramic braces, as well as Invisalign. We are thrilled at the opportunity to meet you and provide you and your family with beautiful and lasting smiles. The personality of any type of healthcare practice will vary from office to office. Some are very procedural and regimented and others are more relaxed and comfortable. We don’t consider one style to be better that the other, we just know that if we were patients seeking orthodontic treatment, we would want to enjoy the experience and feel that the journey to a beautiful smile would be one that was truly shared with the doctor and staff. That is the type of practice that we offer. We are a very “professional” practice but a “fun” practice at the same time. We are focused on personal attention and like to tell our patients that you don’t just get braces here…you will receive a special and memorable experience that will last a lifetime. A healthy smile is a confident smile and we believe every patient deserves the opportunity to smile with confidence. Orthodontics enhances not only a person's appearance but his or her overall well-being. Teeth function properly when they meet in an ideal bite. This minimizes the wear and tear that can lead to tooth breakdown. Teeth that are aligned properly and fit together ideally also look great. Form and function go hand-in-hand. We are committed to our patient's whole health... not just their teeth. A beautiful smile is always our goal but more than that, we strive for facial harmony, as well as a functional bite. Our approach to treatment includes a close working relationship with your dentist to assure the best comprehensive care. We think of ourselves as a “Green Practice” and are completely paperless. We are one of only a small handful of practices in the area that utilize iCAT imaging technology, a digital radiography system, incorporate paperless charting, and even scan our plaster models so they are stored digitally.