Posts Tagged ‘Orthodontics in Brooklyn NY’
Considering Adult Braces
For more than a decade now my Mother has lamented the gap in my teeth and said, “If only we had taken you to a different NY orthodontist, your teeth would look so much better.” Both of my brothers had braces, but for one reason or another the man who I went to for advisement [...]
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. [...]
Keep Those Teeth Clean Over the Holidays!
Dr. Yakov Eisenberger isn’t a dentist, but as a Brooklyn orthodontist he knows how important oral hygiene is. With Christmas coming up, you’ll probably get a lot of opportunities to eat a lot of junk food, and should be extra vigilant about your teethcare regime. First, make sure you brush after every meal. If you [...]
Not Sure About SureSmile®? Check It Out!
Orthodontic technology is not an ever-evolving technology; however, when strides are made, they’re large, usually severely diminishing the inconvenience of the previous standard of braces. Even in an age when it seems like everything is becoming digital, it’s hard to believe that braces could be moving in that direction as well. New technology involving digital [...]
So How Exactly Does Invisalign Work?
Those of you whose teeth aren’t 100% straight but definitely aren’t a mess have probably heard of Invisalign. If you’re not sure about whether or not you want to take advantage of it, check out some of the pros and cons below. But first, what exactly is it? Invisalign: a series of clear, plastic teeth [...]
Corrective Jaw Surgery at Orthodonitics Brooklyn
The offices of Dr. Yakov Eisenberger do a lot more than just braces. They can also perform orthodontic jaw surgery. Jaw surgery is performed to treat and correct any abnormalities of the jaw. Patients with jaw abnormalities may have difficulty chewing, talking, and sleeping. Other problems you may be suffering from include difficulty swallowing, chronic [...]
