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Helpful Hygiene Tips for Patients Who Wear Braces

December 17th, 2025

Today, Dr. Frank Andolino and Dr. Susan and our team thought we would offer a few tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those of you wearing braces, it’s important to be even more dedicated to good oral hygiene than those not currently in treatment. After getting your braces, it is important to…
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The Importance of Orthodontic Treatment at a Young Age

December 10th, 2025

When you think of orthodontic treatment, you may automatically assume that it only relates to older children and teens with alignment and spacing issues. But this isn’t the case: Orthodontic treatment at Next Generation Smiles NYC offers many benefits when applied at a young age. By considering orthodontic treatment at a younger age, Dr. Frank…
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Celebrate the Season with Braces-Friendly Treats

December 3rd, 2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the holidays around the corner, and visions of sugarplums and other tasty desserts dancing in everyone’s head. Except, this year you have braces. This means some of your favorites might be on the naughty list. What to avoid? The same kinds of foods that you avoid…
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Tips for a Braces-Friendly Thanksgiving

November 26th, 2025

If it’s your first Thanksgiving dinner with braces, you might be a bit nervous. After all, broken brackets and wires can take the fun right out of feasting! Thankfully, we can help make your holiday meals more enjoyable with some menu tips for braces-friendly foods. #1 Be Choosy about SnacksThanksgiving is often more than one meal—it’s a whole…
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