As many of you know, our “Straight Talk About Teeth” vlog series is where Dr. Menjivar sits down and answers commonly asked questions by patients and parents alike. In this episode, […]
With technology on the rise and vlogging (video+blogging) gaining popularity, here at Farmington Valley Orthodontics we will begin to post short one minute videos on our Youtube channel where Dr. Menjivar will answer common orthodontic questions.
Dr. Menjivar loves […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
