Lost an Invisalign aligner? Here's the plan
Go back to your previous tray, don't skip ahead, and call us. Here's why skipping forward is the one thing that turns a small problem into a longer one.
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Adult braces: one in five orthodontic patients is over 21
If you assumed the window closed after your teens, it didn't. Here's what's different about treating adults, and what to weigh before starting.
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Lost or broken retainer? Do this before your teeth move
Retainers are the one part of orthodontic treatment where waiting a few weeks genuinely costs you. Here's what to do the day you lose one.
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Looking for a Chinese-speaking orthodontist in Brooklyn
Consent, cost and aftercare are exactly the conversations where a language gap does damage. Our Sunset Park office works in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
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A wire is poking your cheek. Here's how to fix it tonight
A poking archwire is the most common orthodontic complaint there is, and most of the time you can make it comfortable at home in a couple of minutes.
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What braces actually cost in Brooklyn — and what drives the number
Nobody can quote you a real price before looking at your teeth. Here's what genuinely moves the number, how insurance and FSA money work, and what to ask.
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Can crooked teeth cause speech problems?
Sometimes. Which bite problems affect which sounds, what braces can and can't fix, and when a speech therapist belongs in the plan.
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Broken bracket? Here's exactly what to do right now
A bracket coming loose is not an emergency, but don't leave it. Here's how to make it comfortable tonight and what to do before your next appointment.
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Digital scans instead of goopy impressions
Tray-and-putty impressions were the worst part of braces. A digital scan takes two to three minutes, uses a radiation-free laser and shows your teeth in 3D.
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Braces, clear braces, or clear aligners: how to choose
Metal braces, ceramic braces and clear aligners all straighten teeth, just differently. How the three compare, and what actually decides which one suits you.
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When should my child first see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first checkup around age seven. What happens at that visit, and the signs worth watching for before it.
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