Dr. Jaclyn Scroggins was born and raised in the west suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She completed her undergraduate studies at Francis Marion University, in Florence, South Carolina obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology while playing division two volleyball for the university. Coming back closer to home, she continued her education at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
Following dental school, she worked as a general dentist in Litcheld, Illinois where she developed her passion for orthodontics. In search of further knowledge, she began the orthodontic residency program at Saint Louis University in pursuit of a Certicate in Orthodontics and a Masters Degree in Dentistry. As a recent graduate, she is up to date with new and emerging technologies and techniques in order to bring new ideas to the table within the current Junction Orthodontic team!
Along with various alumni associations, Dr. Scroggins is a member of many professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society. During her free time, Dr. Scroggins enjoys spending time with her husband, Kenneth, their children, Patsy and Michael, and their dog Rocky. She continues playing volleyball and enjoys traveling.
Kathy joined Junction Orthdontics in 2006 and is our Scheduling Coordinator. Kathy was born and raised in Kirkwood, and now lives in Webster Groves with her husband Mike and daughter. In her spare time, Kathy enjoys spending time with friends, crafting, and playing with her dog and cat.
Heather joined the Junction team in 2014. She loves assisting in orthodontic treatment because it is rewarding to see patients progress. She loves when a patient can walk away feeling great with their new smile.
Kacky graduated from Missouri School for Doctors Assistants in 1988 and began working in a general dental office. She joined Junction Orthodontics in July of 1997. Kacky is a Certified Orthodontic Assistant with Expanded Funcitons.
Nina loved her experience as a patient at Junction Orthodontics so much, she joined our staff! Nina graduated from dental assisting school in 2017 and while shes the youngest of our family, she is proving to be an excellent assistant. Nina was born and raised in Kirkwood, she also works as a nanny for a local family. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Kendra joined Junction Orthodontics in 2015 and is a Certified Orthodontic Assistant with her Expanded Function. Kendra resides in Afton with her husband, son, and Pipa the cat. In her spare time, Kendra enjoys decorating, binge watching shows on Netflix, and taking her son out to enjoy everything St. Louis has to offer.
Orthodontics is one of the nine specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. To become an orthodontist, Dr. Scroggins pursued an additional 30 months of specialty training beyond dental school to learn how to create beautiful, healthy, and lasting smiles. Dr. Scroggins practices orthodontics exclusively and has completed the requirements to become a specialty certificate in Orthodontics by the American Association of Orthodontists (only 1 in 3 orthodontists are Board Certified).
Dr. Scroggins and her team follow all CDC and ADA guidelines to ensure the safety of all of their patients. Our office uses only digital x-rays, which have been shown to drastically reduce radiation exposure to patients compared to conventional x-rays.
We strongly believe in the positive impact that orthodontics can have on people of all ages. We believe it so much that we offer free examinations for new patients so that you and your family can get the expert advice about treatment needs, treatment options and the timing of treatment before making this important investment.
Children should be evaluated at approximately 7 years old to determine if early treatment is necessary. There are some things like crossbites and underbites which should be addressed early, and others which are better treated in adolescence. If treatment is prescribed for a later time, your child will be periodically evaluated in an orthodontic guidance program where we will evaluate for proper growth and tooth eruption.
Orthodontics isnt what it used to be. New, more efficient wires make the process quicker, more comfortable and with fewer visits. Clear braces offer a cosmetically pleasing alternative while lnvisalign treatment offers the patient a brace-free option! And lnvisalign now has a special treatment system just for teens.
Junction Orthodontics can offer a number of affordable payment options. For your convenience, we accept most insurance plans and will work hard to help you receive the maximum benefit from your dental insurance. We have partnered with OrthoFi to offer a payment slider that works best for your budget.
Its more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces, so the teeth and gums are healthy during orthodontic treatment. Patients who do not keep their teeth clean may require more frequent visits to the dentist for a professional cleaning. Adults who have a history of gum disease should also see a periodontist during orthodontic treatment. Watch the two videos below on the proper care of braces during orthodontic treatment.
What can you eat? Lets talk about what you shouldnt eat! For the first day or so, stick to soft foods. Avoid tough meats, hard breads, and raw vegetables. Before long, youll be able to bite a cucumber again. But youll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as youre wearing braces.
When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for 3 5 days. Take Tylenol or whatever you normally take for headache or discomfort. The lips, cheeks and tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become accustomed to the braces. We will supply wax to put on the braces in irritated areas to lessen discomfort.
To successfully complete orthodontic treatment, the patient must work together with the orthodontist. The teeth and jaws can only move toward their corrected positions if the patient consistently wears the rubber bands or other appliances as prescribed. Lack of cooperation following instructions and damaged appliances lengthen the treatment time so please follow instructions.