October 17th, 2025
From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unpleasant film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease It can cause extra problems when you wear braces And really, do we need to know much more than this to motivate us…
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October 16th, 2025
October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in New York, NY, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment makes possible!Because October is Orthodontic Health Month, and it’s a great time to talk about how your orthodontist helps you create not just a…
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September 24th, 2025
TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Dr. Frank Andolino and Dr. Susan and our team have told you that you have a TMJ disorder, what can we do to help? The…
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September 17th, 2025
Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are glued onto your teeth; these brackets have small slots, and that is where Dr. Frank Andolino and Dr. Susan and our team insert orthodontic wires.…
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