Happy New Year from Birth-Stewart Orthodontics!

The year is almost over, so Dr. Sheila Birth and our staff at Birth-Stewart Orthodontics thought we’d ask: what was memorable about 2010 for you, and what are you most looking forward to in 2011? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

Have a safe and happy New Year, to all our patients, friends, family and all our dental and medical colleagues in Fort Worth, Arlington, Burleson and surrounding communities.

See you all in 2011!

What puts you at ease at Birth-Stewart Orthodontics?

Dr. Sheila Birth and our team at Birth-Stewart Orthodontics understand not everyone is always thrilled to see their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit.

For over 20 years, the doctors and staff have been creating beautiful, straight smiles in a friendly and professional environment. We have been working together to serve the Fort Worth community for a long time, making our office more like our family.

We’d like to know: What is it about Birth-Stewart Orthodontics that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment or our friendly staff? Dr. Birth? Dr. Stewart? Could it be our other top-notch doctors?

Let us know by posting on Facebook or by giving us a call!

Happy Holidays!

December featured patient reviews!

For over 20 years, the doctors and staff at Professional Smiles have been creating beautiful, straight smiles in a friendly and professional environment. We have been working together to serve the Fort Worth community for a long time, making our office more like our family. Check out what a few of our patients have to say about their or their children's orthodontic treatment!

I have had friends, cousins and neighbors that went to your office and said that you all do great work. ~ Yolanda T.

The time and patience that everyone there has taken to accommodate our needs. The personal communication with us. ~ Amber S.

It has been a great experience for the whole family. Everyone has really been helpful and friendly. Smiling faces and a friendly gesture go a long way. Thank you all.
-Candace H.

I like the very short wait time. The staff and Dr. Birth are very helpful and friendly. But if you would ask my daughter she would say the Ortho Bucks!
-Michaela B.

Very knowledgeable up to date techs. The office is super friendly and helpful.
-Steve S.

They are a very caring and helpful place. I have 2 children with braces there, and the office is always so sweet to them. They remember their names and joke with them. They care about their lives, and what they are doing in school and with their friends. They ask about it, and they care about your answer. They aren't just talking because they think they have to.
-C.D.

Ask Dr. Birth: What's the deal with retainers?

If you've recently completed treatment at Birth-Stewart Orthodontics, our staff would like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Drs. Birth and Stewart will provide—or have provided you—with retainers.

After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by us is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime.

Here are some things to remember when you receive your retainers:

* Wear your retainers full time, until the doctor instructs otherwise. Wearing your retainers at night ensures that your pearly whites won’t relapse.

* Take your retainers out when eating...and always put retainers in their case! (Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.)

* Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and only a small amount of toothpaste. Use warm but not hot water.

* When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case.

* Retainers are breakable, so treat them with care. If retainers are lost or broken, give us a call immediately.

* Remove retainers when swimming or during any sporting activity in which the retainers could fall out and get broken or lost (cheerleading, basketball, etc.) or when you should be wearing a mouth guard (football, soccer, etc.).

We hope this helps! You can always contact our team if you have any questions!