Posts Tagged ‘Brooklyn NY orthodontist’
Adult Braces Are Possible At Your Brooklyn Orthodontists’ Offices
Sometimes, we don’t get the kind of orthodontics care we need when we are kids. It happens. Maybe we just didn’t go to our Brooklyn orthodontists when our regular dentist recommended it, or maybe growing up you didn’t think you’d need it. But now you are starting to realize that your teeth aren’t as straight [...]
Brooklyn NY Orthodontists Observe National Facial Protection Month
April is National Facial Protection Month and the American Dental Association takes it seriously, as does your Brooklyn NY orthodontist. And you should too. It’s about encouraging those who participate in sports, biking, or other activities to make sure they wear a mouth guard and helmet to protect themselves. Mouth guards are extremely important in [...]
Visit Your Brooklyn NY Orthodontist Or Suffer Crooked Teeth
When my brother was younger, he was told he would need braces because of his overbite, or else deal with crooked teeth. Of course he fought the idea and was never around when my parents wanted to make that Brooklyn NY orthodontist appointment. To him, the consequences were worth suffering instead of getting braces. Now he’s [...]
When to Brush: From Your Brooklyn Orthodontist
Even if you don’t have Brooklyn NY braces any more, you still need to brush often, at least twice a day. If you don’t you will regret it. I prefer not to brush my teeth in my apartment in the morning because in my rush to get out the door, I’d only do a half-way [...]
Top 3 Worst Celebrity Smiles
Most of these celebrities aren’t exactly A-list. The reason for this is their teeth! Too bad they never had Brooklyn Invisalign or Medicaid braces. Here are the worst smiles in Hollywood: 3. Amy Winehouse: Back to Black is a classic, but man Amy’s teeth are busted. 2. Kirsten Dunst: This celeb might be pretty if [...]
Different Kinds of Retainers
There’s a variety of types of braces out there — and there are just as many types of retainers. Let’s take a look at them: Hawley Chances are you’ve seen an Hawley retainer. Traditional wire retainers, they’re the kind you always see in movies and TV shows, getting thrown out on cafeteria trays. Hawley retainers [...]
Braces Care 101
Having braces can be a real drag, especially if you have the traditional metal ones with brackets. To make things a bit easier we’ve compiled a list of things you should do to take the best care you can of your braces. 1. Visit your Brooklyn orthodontist at least once a month, perhaps more or [...]
Don’t Take Any Chances With Your Teeth
A Melbourne, Australia dentist, Dr. Ari Masters, has been fined $25k for recent methods that may have caused severe and possibly permanent damage. He used elastic bands to treat a boy’s gap tooth, and also did not warn the boy’s parents of the consequences that might follow from such methods. Masters is well-known for his “no [...]
Signs Your Child Might Need Braces
Though it’s imprudent to get braces on a child who still has his or her baby, or “primary,” teeth, you should still bring your child to the orthodontist at around age 7. Orthodontists can spot slight problems with jaw growth or teeth at this age, and will be able to plan early on for if [...]
Start the New Year on Your Way to Straight Teeth!
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get started on those New Year’s resolutions! The biggest one should be to start taking not good, but GREAT care of your teeth. We discussed good oral hygiene and its importance last week, so you know what steps you should be taking. [...]
