Most people are aware of the importance of oral hygiene. Maintaining careful and consistent oral hygiene becomes absolutely necessary when a person has braces. Inadequate brushing and flossing may cause white and yellow spots to develop on the teeth. This discoloration may negatively affect the overall appearance of one’s smile, which counteracts the braces’ ability […]
Those who have braces are aware of the importance of getting them tightened. It keeps teeth moving in the right direction towards a straight smile. However, most know if you are getting your braces tightened, it is likely that you will face discomfort in the next few days. You may also face difficulty in chewing […]
Most people visit the orthodontist or dentist to get rid of the gap and achieve a perfect smile. But what they might not realize, is that widely spaced teeth impact your physical health as well. Yes, self-confidence and self-esteem issues can be a problem associated with widely spaced teeth but they can also negatively impact […]
Who doesn’t love to smile and show off their perfectly white and aligned teeth? Perfectly aligned teeth are sometimes a very important aspect in beautifying a person and developing their self-confidence over the years, especially, if the person is a developing youth. However, not everyone is born with a clean and aligned set of teeth […]
Most of us want straight teeth, a healthy mouth and a great smile. There is no age limit at which we can start orthodontic treatment. Many of us did not have the opportunity to have braces as a teen. Some of us did not want braces as a teen! Others of us did not focus […]
Dr. Kossowan attends the annual meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists in Washington, D.C., May, 2018.
Your orthodontic care does not end when the aligners are removed. Retainers are essential to stabilizing your new tooth arrangement. The braces or aligners force the teeth to return to the mouth, which involves the absorption of bones at the back of the oral cavity. To maintain your new look, you must use the retainers […]
As an orthodontist in Pelham, NY who is a member of Moms of Pelham (MOPS), I always read with great interest the various posts that appear on orthodontics. I also read the recent post requesting that thought be given before making recommendations to other MOPS. Based on these various posts it occurred to me that […]