May is for Moms
Celebrating Moms All Month Long
Happy Mother’s Day! Moms play such an important role in all of our lives that we should celebrate them more than just a single day. The entire month of May should be dedicated to Moms. No […]
Early Treatment
What is it and why is it needed?
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 […]
Save Face – Wear a Mouthguard!
Don’t Find Your Teeth Off Guard
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 […]
What’s the Difference Between a Dentist and an Orthodontist?
Dentist as Compared to an Orthodontist
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 101
Retainers: the most important part of orthodontic treatment
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 […]
All About Invisalign
Everything you need to know about clear aligners
Align Technology, Inc.
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 […]
Happy Holidays 2015
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 […]
Adult Orthodontics
It’s never too late for the perfect smile
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 […]
Operation Gratitude
Community Showed Support for Halloween Candy Buy Back
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
Calling All Chefs!
Share Your Recipes
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 […]