Sometimes parents remark “My eight-year old daughter’s friends already have braces. Isn’t that too early?” The easy answer is in general, yes, however, there is a small percentage of patients (maybe 10-15%) that […]
April is National Facial Protection Month, and at Farmington Valley Orthodontics, we’re getting the word out about the importance of mouthguards in contact sports. Football, soccer, hockey, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, and field hockey are just […]
We sometimes get the question, “what’s the difference between a general dentist and an orthodontist?” by patients or the general public, and I think it’s important to explain what differentiates a dentist from an orthodontist.
At […]
Retainers are the single most important part of orthodontic treatment. Why? Because over time, teeth have a tendency to move. Think of it like muscle memory. Teeth know where they came from and […]
Thanks to the successful marketing and branding by Align Technologies, most consumers know clear aligners by the name Invisalign®. There have been other clear aligner products introduced to the market including […]
Season’s Greetings from Farmington Valley Orthodontics!
We hope that 2015 has brought you health, happiness and prosperity and that 2016 will be an even better year. The past twelve months have brought some exciting changes that we wanted to share with […]
Braces aren’t just for kids anymore. All over the country, adults are a growing segment of the orthodontic patient population. Whether these adults had braces as children and subsequently stopped wearing retainers or […]
A huge thank you to all who came out in support of our 1st Annual Candy Buy Back for Operation Gratitude. The event was a huge success as we were able to collect
Farmington Valley Orthodontics is looking for your favorite braces-friendly recipes. Remember, nothing too hard or crunchy! We would like to share your recipes with our new patients to give them ideas of great foods they can enjoy with […]
Farmington Valley Orthodontics is excited to announce our 1st Annual Candy Buy Back program in conjunction with Operation Gratitude. Following Halloween on Monday, November 2, we’ll be collecting your excess candy and trading it for […]
