posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

At Nancy F. Shackleton, DMD, MS, the doctor and our staff have found that patients who like their smiles have better self-esteem. People who don’t like their smiles are often Read more

posted: Aug. 16, 2022.

Summer means sun and heat and delicious, frosty treats to keep you cool while you’re enjoying the sun and heat. If you’re wearing braces this summer, not to worry! the Read more

posted: Aug. 09, 2022.

It’s normal to be a little self-conscious when you first get your braces. Even though you really want to straighten any crooked teeth, or correct a bad bite, you might Read more

posted: Aug. 02, 2022.

Now that many of the schools in Louisville, Kentucky are back in session, the doctor would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in Read more

posted: Jul. 26, 2022.

If your child has just gotten braces, chances are it’s a good time to brush up on dental hygiene! Why now? What’s different? And how can you help? Let’s take Read more

posted: Jul. 19, 2022.

How long? Well, a beautiful smile is both science and art—proper teeth and jaw alignment united with aesthetically pleasing results. Orthodontists achieve both these outcomes with a careful analysis of Read more

posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

A clean mouth is a happy mouth. And when the doctor and our staff see you have a clean mouth, we are happy too. Of course, all of this should Read more

posted: Jul. 05, 2022.

You’re going to the game! And no matter which sport you follow, there’s so much to enjoy—the best athletes, exciting play, hometown pride—and those delicious concession stands! But if you’re Read more

posted: Jul. 05, 2022.

You’re going to the game! And no matter which sport you follow, there’s so much to enjoy—the best athletes, exciting play, hometown pride—and those delicious concession stands! But if you’re Read more

posted: Jul. 05, 2022.

You’re going to the game! And no matter which sport you follow, there’s so much to enjoy—the best athletes, exciting play, hometown pride—and those delicious concession stands! But if you’re Read more

posted: Jun. 28, 2022.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more

posted: Jun. 21, 2022.

Some experiences are great, and we look forward to enjoying them again and again. Others have wonderful outcomes, but you feel no need for a sequel. If you’re wondering whether Read more

posted: Jun. 14, 2022.

It’s true that orthodontic braces can give you a beautiful smile. But did you know there are other benefits of having braces than just getting perfectly straight teeth? the doctor Read more

posted: Jun. 07, 2022.

As we start our summer, our team at Nancy F. Shackleton, DMD, MS wants to remind our patients who have completed treatment that it is very important to wear your Read more

posted: May 31, 2022.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more

posted: May 24, 2022.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more