Braces are orthodontic technology that use brackets and wires to align the teeth. Most common types of braces include traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners like Invisalign.
When you mention braces, most people think of perfectly straight teeth, but there is so much more to orthodontia than just the aesthetics. For many, enduring metal brackets was a necessary part of growing up. Luckily, advances in dental technology have given us clear aligner therapy, and even tooth-colored ceramic brackets, as alternatives to shiny […]
The idea of having to wear braces to correct an orthodontic issue is not a fun prospect for a kid on the Upper East Side. And for parents, getting your child to look forward to their treatment may be a tough sell. But braces are often a necessary step in helping a child’s teeth to […]
Braces can solve a variety of orthodontic problems (crooked teeth, overbite, underbite, open bite, etc.). Orthodontic treatment with braces from Kossowan Orthodontics help patients in Manhattan achieve perfectly aligned teeth, a better functioning mouth, and a beautiful, healthy smile. Most people know what braces do (they result in straight teeth), but many people really have […]
Dr. Anne C. Kossowan and the team at Kossowan Orthodontics in Pelham, NY are orthodontics experts and can help explain to you why you should always maintain good oral health by brushing and flossing your teeth while wearing braces. We’ve all been taught about the importance of brushing and flossing our teeth, typically in the […]
Dr. Anne Kossowan and the team at Kossowan Orthodontics develop orthodontic treatment plans that are personalized for each patient’s needs. These plans may include treatment methods and approaches that are best suited to the patient’s needs and treatment goals in New York City. Traditional braces, ceramic or lingual braces, and Invisalign clear aligners are options […]
If you’re interested in orthodontic treatment with braces, Dr. Anne Kossowan and the team at Anne C Kossowan DDS in Manhattan, NY provide complete information to their patients considering treatment with braces. If you are curious if braces can help you achieve your orthodontic treatment care goals, here are five common orthodontic problems that braces […]
During the course of orthodontic treatment with Dr. Anne C. Kossowan of Kossowan Orthodontics, a patient may experience limitations on what foods can be eaten without causing damage to their orthodontic appliances. Many patients (especially children) are reluctant to give up their favorite foods because they are wearing braces. Patients often perceive the list of […]