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April 6, 2026
Welcome to Davis Orthodontics
Welcome to Davis Orthodontics
Dr. Buddy Davis is a board-certified orthodontist with a passion for building a strong community of smiles—both in the practice and beyond.
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Do You Have a Great Relationship With Your Braces?
Do You Have a Great Relationship With Your Braces?
February is the month of love, hearts and, of course, Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re planning to show your significant other, friends and family how much you love them in honor of the occasion. What about your braces? Aft
February is the month of love, hearts and, of course, Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re planning to show your significant other, friends and family how much you love them in honor of the occasion. What about your braces? Aft
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7 Orthodontic Myths & Facts
7 Orthodontic Myths & Facts
Orthodontic treatment has come a long way over the last decade. At Davis Orthodontics, we’ve really embraced innovations and new techniques to help our Greer and Simpsonville braces and Invisalign patients breeze through
Orthodontic treatment has come a long way over the last decade. At Davis Orthodontics, we’ve really embraced innovations and new techniques to help our Greer and Simpsonville braces and Invisalign patients breeze through
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Invisalign vs. Braces: Weighing Your Smile Solutions
Invisalign vs. Braces: Weighing Your Smile Solutions
So you’ve been wanting to straighten your teeth for a while and you’ve finally decided to go all in on treatment. Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step towards the brand new you. But before you can start the teeth
So you’ve been wanting to straighten your teeth for a while and you’ve finally decided to go all in on treatment. Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step towards the brand new you. But before you can start the teeth
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Factors that Affect Orthodontic Treatment Time
Factors that Affect Orthodontic Treatment Time
How long do braces take? How long does Invisalign take? These are some of the first questions we usually get from our patients at Davis Orthodontics. The answer is, the time someone spends in braces or Invisalign varies
How long do braces take? How long does Invisalign take? These are some of the first questions we usually get from our patients at Davis Orthodontics. The answer is, the time someone spends in braces or Invisalign varies
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Everything You Need to Know About Lingual Braces (2018)
Everything You Need to Know About Lingual Braces (2018)
Lingual braces are the least visible of any form of orthodontic treatment. The braces are placed on the back of the teeth on the tongue side, or the lingual side in doctor-speak, so when you smile, they’re completely hid
Lingual braces are the least visible of any form of orthodontic treatment. The braces are placed on the back of the teeth on the tongue side, or the lingual side in doctor-speak, so when you smile, they’re completely hid
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Braces-Friendly Food in Greer & Simpsonville, SC
Braces-Friendly Food in Greer & Simpsonville, SC
Whether you’re thinking about getting braces or you’re already on your way to a fantastic new smile, you might have some questions surrounding braces and food. Well, let us put your mind at ease; you can still eat most o
Whether you’re thinking about getting braces or you’re already on your way to a fantastic new smile, you might have some questions surrounding braces and food. Well, let us put your mind at ease; you can still eat most o
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How to Help Your Teenager Cope With Braces
How to Help Your Teenager Cope With Braces
A lot of our teenage Greer and Simpsonville braces patients are excited to start treatment and show off their hardware. For others, the idea of brackets and wires is less appealing. Maybe they feel self-conscious about d
A lot of our teenage Greer and Simpsonville braces patients are excited to start treatment and show off their hardware. For others, the idea of brackets and wires is less appealing. Maybe they feel self-conscious about d
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Our Favorite Activities at the Eastside Family YMCA
Our Favorite Activities at the Eastside Family YMCA
We love the Eastside Family YMCA here at Davis Orthodontics. A lot of our Greer Invisalign and braces patients, their families and our team members go there. With an indoor pool, wellness facility, fitness equipment, spo
We love the Eastside Family YMCA here at Davis Orthodontics. A lot of our Greer Invisalign and braces patients, their families and our team members go there. With an indoor pool, wellness facility, fitness equipment, spo
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The Best Products for Keeping Your Teeth White With Braces
The Best Products for Keeping Your Teeth White With Braces
When you start the process of straightening your teeth with orthodontic treatment, it’s only natural to want to make sure your smile is as healthy and bright as possible when your braces come off. That’s why one of the t
When you start the process of straightening your teeth with orthodontic treatment, it’s only natural to want to make sure your smile is as healthy and bright as possible when your braces come off. That’s why one of the t
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Must-See Family-Friendly Movies Opening This Year
Must-See Family-Friendly Movies Opening This Year
When Dr. Buddy isn’t perfecting his patients’ smiles with Greer and Simpsonville, SC Invisalign and braces treatment, you can find him spending time with his family. While he’s a big fan of staying active and enjoying th
When Dr. Buddy isn’t perfecting his patients’ smiles with Greer and Simpsonville, SC Invisalign and braces treatment, you can find him spending time with his family. While he’s a big fan of staying active and enjoying th
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CT scans. Are they really necessary?
CT scans. Are they really necessary?
**Editor's Note: We're back! We got a little busy taking care of our wonderful patients, but we are excited to bring you some interesting content, features, opinions, bad jokes, and updates from our office! CT Scans. Gen
**Editor's Note: We're back! We got a little busy taking care of our wonderful patients, but we are excited to bring you some interesting content, features, opinions, bad jokes, and updates from our office! CT Scans. Gen
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Did you know that dr. buddy is a professor too?
Did you know that dr. buddy is a professor too?
Recently, Dr. Buddy received a faculty appointment to become an Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthodontics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Once a month, Dr. Buddy travels to Nashville, TN to teach in the Ortho
Recently, Dr. Buddy received a faculty appointment to become an Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthodontics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Once a month, Dr. Buddy travels to Nashville, TN to teach in the Ortho
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