Bartley Family Orthodontics

October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and our orthodontist at Stamford is celebrating the benefits our treatments provide: Healthy, beautiful smiles that bring years of pleasure to our patients of all ages! October is also a time when we like to point out that although orthodontics may be perceived as having cosmetic benefits, our treatment […]

Orthodontic treatment has come a long way since the days when wearing braces automatically meant sporting traditional metal brackets. (You might have heard the term “railroad tracks.”) Yes, metal brackets are still the best or only choice for some people’s courses of treatment, but many patients can choose from alternative types. Adults and children who

The start of orthodontic treatment is a time of anticipation. There’s the anticipation our patients feel about the ultimate benefits of our work together: Straight, perfectly aligned teeth that make eating, speaking, and, of course, smiling, enjoyable for years to come. There’s also the anticipation a patient has about how long it will take for

Orthodontic care has undergone many upgrades over the years to provide patients of all ages with state-of-the-art options for achieving the smile they’ve always dreamed of! One of the recent trends our orthodontist has experienced at Windsor is the growing popularity of clear aligners to perform the function that was once the sole province of

Orthodontic treatments are investments in time, patience and money. You don’t want anything to interfere with your progress. That’s why particular foods—such as popcorn and sticky candy—are no-nos while wearing braces. But indulging in harmful foods isn’t the only way you could damage your braces. You also must protect them from detrimental situations. At the

Most orthodontic patients must wear a retainer right after their braces are removed so their teeth maintain their new positions. Removable retainers come in many forms, but some patients require permanent retainers. If you’ve never heard of them, you’re not alone. We at the office of Windsor use a variety of techniques and appliances that

The phrase “Don’t try this at home” has been attached to any number of dangerous stunts that should be avoided. To this list we’d like to add the risky practice of at-home treatments to correct orthodontic conditions. The internet has given rise to a host of vendors promising buyers results at suspiciously low costs without

Everyone who wears braces knows that extra time and effort must be put into cleaning their teeth so they stay free of food, tartar and plaque. Thorough oral hygiene care means using a toothbrush that will help you do a first-rate job. (String floss and a water flosser are also vital.) Stamford’s priority is providing

An orthodontist corrects many alignment issues, which is why it can be tough for patients to understand what all of them mean. Overjets and overbites—the way the front upper and front lower teeth line up with each other—are common conditions that require correction. Understanding them will help you establish the best treatment plan for yourself