At The Smiles Doctor, we know that patients can sometimes feel nervous about working on their smiles. So, we always strive to make your visit as low-stress and comfortable as possible. Often, patients have a fun, empowering experience and look forward to their visits. With us, everyone is welcome and can feel at ease, including those who speak English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Spanish. Our team enjoys helping kids and patients of all ages, a family orthodontist for the Stamford, CT area.

We love how orthodontic treatment can make people feel, showing off their smiles with confidence, sometimes for the first time. As you work on your smile, you are improving your oral health, so seeing an orthodontist is a positive, life-changing experience. At Shportko Orthodontics, we love helping each patient have a positive, enjoyable experience.

For years, Dr. Andrii enjoyed helping kids and adults in the Bronx, Queens, and Westchester areas. Following an orthodontic residency at the prestigious BronxCare Hospital, he became a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists.

Come in and feel at home in our friendly office with ample parking for all. We love getting to know each patient as we help them realize their full, smiling potential! Everyone is welcome and becomes part of our extended, smiling family.

Dr, Andrii is a graduate of Midwestern University Dental College in Arizona. While there, he developed an interest in orthodontics. He completed an additional two years of coursework in the orthodontic specialty. He has also completed certification instruction as an Invisalign provider with Align Technology

Continuing his post-graduate studies at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, Dr. Andrii focused on general dentistry. He also used that period to increase his skills and expertise in the area of oral surgery. Serving as a chief resident at the BronxCare Hospital in the Bronx, Dr. Andrii completed his orthodontic residency.

Dr. Andrii began his career serving the under-served. By providing orthodontic care in remote areas of New York, Dr. Andrii gained a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by patients in finding affordable orthodontic care. Helping families in the Bronx, Queens, and Westchester areas, Dr. Andrii formed the dream that has become The Smiles Doctor.

As your dedicated Stamford orthodontist, Dr. Andrii focuses his attention on what you want and how to get you there in a timely manner. In his effort to make orthodontic care available and affordable, Dr. Andrii opened The Smiles Doctor in Stamford, CT. Whatever your needs are, he is making quality orthodontic care available and affordable for everyone.

Dr. Andrii is a proud member of the American Dental Association (ADA), which is considered the leading source of oral and dental health information. It is a resource for dentists and patients, committed to improving overall dental health. They operate on the national, state, and local levels to provide reliable and accurate information about oral health.

Also a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Dr. Andrii uses his associations to remain up-to-date on all advances in the dental and orthodontic fields. The AAO promotes quality patient care by supporting education and research in the field of orthodontics. Membership is limited only to dentists that have obtained the certification as a specialist in orthodontics. One of their goals is to keep orthodontists aware of new procedures, equipment, and technology that will better equip them in caring for patients.