Huntington Orthodontics Blog

If you’re being honest, you probably didn’t do a good job of wearing your retainer after completing your Invisalign treatment last time, right? Now that some time has passed, your teeth are no longer straight, and you could use some help to improve your oral health and aesthetic. If you’re considering reaching for your old retainer thinking it will do the trick, you may want to rethink that idea. Read on to learn why it might be better to let an orthodontist put your teeth back into alignment instead.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month – a time to recognize the importance of oral health for kids. One of the ways you can ensure that your child’s smile stays healthy is to use the right dental products. That’s why your orthodontist has included some of their favorite items to keep around the house for children’s dental hygiene. Read on to see how you can help your little one care for their teeth for this month and beyond!

Are you considering braces to achieve a beautifully straight smile? If so, you may be worried about the process, especially when it comes to how they feel, during and after your orthodontist places them. Thankfully, you can prepare yourself by enjoying some information about what you can expect when getting braces—there is no need to be nervous! Read on to learn what the treatment feels like and give yourself peace of mind.

With the current COVID-19 pandemic that has swept the nation, and has hit the state of New York hard, the American Dental Association (ADA) and New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) have set some protective guidelines for your local orthodontist to follow, which limits the types of treatments that can be provided. However, there is still help available if you suffer from an orthodontic emergency. As you continue reading, you’ll learn what types of trauma require immediate treatment and the COVID-19 warning signs to be on the lookout for.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and to celebrate, you should learn about something that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough—straight teeth for children. By seeing your orthodontist in Huntington, you’ll not only be helping your kids smile with beauty, but you’ll be improving their oral health, confidence, and other factors that lead to a better life. Keep reading to learn about the impact that orthodontics can have on the overall health of your loved ones.

The time has almost come to get your braces taken off by your orthodontist. Finally! You’ve been wearing them for what feels like decades now. You’re excited to see your straight smile, and you want to keep it that way for as long as possible. Most of the time, the best way to do that is to wear a retainer. Let’s learn a little more about retainers, and whether you’ll have to wear one after your treatment.