Make 2012 the year to improve your oral health

Let’s face it- when was the last time you managed to keep a New Year’s resolution? We at Andolino Orthodontics believe the key to sticking to a goal is picking one that is both reasonable and attainable. If you haven’t yet picked a New Year’s resolution, consider setting one that will improve your oral health!

For example, resolve to brush twice and floss once a day. Good oral hygiene only takes a few minutes a day, and can make a big difference in your oral health and overall health too! For more oral health-themed resolutions for you and your family, check out this article.

We would love to see what you come up with, share with us by commenting on this post or on our Facebook page. Whatever your New Year’s Resolution, we wish you the very best for 2012!

-Happy New Year, from your friends at Andolino Orthodontics

Happy Holidays! From Andolino Orthodontics

In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as our team at Andolino Orthodontics reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2012? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

--Dr. Frank Andolino and team

Have you scheduled your end-of-year appointment?

Can you believe that we are already nearing the end of 2011? The holiday season is in full swing and before you know it will we be celebrating the new year! Andolino Orthodontics would like to know: Do you have unused dental benefits and/or flex spending benefits for 2011 that you will lose on January 1, 2012? Have you been putting off orthodontic treatment? Please call Andolino Orthodontics today and schedule an appointment to maximize your dental or flex spending benefits and continue on your journey to good oral health. We offer braces, Incognito, and Invisalign, among other orthodontic services. Don't delay in scheduling because appointment times are running out!

Additionally, if you have any questions about your dental benefits, don't hesitate to contact our office. We are here to help you with all of your orthodontic needs.

Is Invisalign really customized for each patient?

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work, says Dr. Andolino. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next we use special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. The best thing about it all? Nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Dr. Andolino is a certified Invisalign provider in Manhattan. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, please give us a call.