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When you want to buy a new car, you don’t go to a bicycle store. You check out the offerings at a car dealership. The same logic applies to…

Orthodontic treatment has come a long way since the days when wearing braces automatically meant sporting traditional metal brackets. (You might have…

Orthodontic care has undergone many upgrades over the years to provide patients of all ages with state-of-the-art options for achieving the smile…

Most orthodontic patients must wear a retainer right after their braces are removed so their teeth maintain their new positions. Removable retainers…

The phrase “Don’t try this at home” has been attached to any number of dangerous stunts that should be avoided. To this list…

When an orthodontist fits you for braces, she (or he) first must take impressions of your mouth. They cast molds of the configurations of your teeth,…

Even if you had braces when you were a kid, teeth can shift over time. Asymmetrical teeth can promote gum disease, decay, extreme wear and chewing…

Ah, Springtime! So much to smile about! And, speaking of reasons to smile, our friendly orthodontist at Carroll Gardens Orthodontics wants you to know that this…

Some mothers nurse their babies, while others bottle-feed their infants. It’s each mom’s personal choice. If you decide to breastfeed,…

While there have been a variety of new options available to patients who visit our orthodontist at Carroll Gardens Orthodontics , traditional metal braces are…