It can be a scary experience when you are given a referral to see an orthodontist or considering improving your smile. Braces are grounds for embarrassment for the self-conscious teen and the up-and-coming professional. Having a mouth full of metal…
What sport do you think causes the most dental injuries with kids? If you guessed football… you are right. The ADA estimated that faceguards and mouth guards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and college football alone.…
How many times as a kid do you hear… “Did you brush your teeth? And even more so when you are wearing braces!” Hopefully, brushing and flossing your teeth is an ingrained daily habit no matter what your age for…
Do You Know The Differences Between A Dentist, Pedodontist, And Orthodontist In Queens NY? Many consumers are confused why they should choose an orthodontist in the Forest Hills, Queens NY areas at Braces and Smiles versus a general dentist or pedodontist to straighten their…
Considering #orthodontic treatment to create the beautiful smile you always dreamed of? It is a big decision and one that requires research if you are considering #Invisalign as an alternative to traditional #braces. Both will lead to your new smile,…
Everyone who visits Braces and Smiles wants to flash a perfect smile. However not everyone is born with perfectly straight teeth. Many subtle problems go unnoticed when checking out someone’s smile. Crooked teeth are more obvious, but how your teeth fit…
Midline Discrepancy – How It Affects Your Appearance in Queens New York Tom Cruise wearing bracesIf you pay close attention to popular culture and celebrities, you may have noticed many celebrities wear braces, Tom Cruise included. Why did Tom wear braces?…
Five Tips for Cleaning Braces in Queens NY At Braces and Smiles, we don’t have to tell you that keeping your teeth clean during treatment is very important. Braces have a habit of collecting additional food while eating that can cause…
Did Your Smile Make You Happy in Queens NY? The American Association of Orthodontics completed a study in 2012 that reported more than 1/3 of US adults are unhappy with their smile. Are you one of them? If so, then do something about…
Baby Boomer Smile – The Finishing Touch The Baby Boomers are a generation like no other. In addition to growing up in the tumultuous sixties and seventies, they were the first to experience the full benefit of modern medicine, changing…