Dental hygiene is always important, but it is perhaps more so if you are wearing braces. Dental hygiene during orthodontic treatment can prevent issues like cavities under the brackets and discoloration. To ensure that you or your child are cleaning your braces and teeth properly, Dr. Michael Emanuel and our team are happy to over instruction and advice. Rinsing &... read more »
If you’re interested in orthodontic treatment, there are many different appliances that can help you. This means you can align your teeth in any way you desire, as long as it fits your needs. Our orthodontist, Dr. Michael Emanuel, is happy to tell you all about those appliances so you can know a little more. Now, remember: This doesn’t mean... read more »
If your child is in need of braces, then it’s best to consider the right time for treatment. Our orthodontist, Dr. Michael Emanuel, recommends beginning orthodontic treatment in the adolescent years. However, if your child is older, that is perfectly fine. Any age is a great age to align the teeth! To tell you why the adolescent years are the... read more »
There are lots of ways to straighten your teeth, and recent advancements in orthodontic technology make it possible to straighten your pearly whites without fixed appliances. There are many different appliances for many different purposes, but we’ll highlight just a few of them here. Here are a few removable orthodontic appliances you should be familiar with: Aligners. Unlike metal braces,... read more »
The day you get your braces removed is a great day. This is the day you can finally show off your perfectly aligned smile. Unfortunately, sometimes white spots can appear on the teeth when the braces are taken off, which can result in a smile you’re not so happy about. The good news is that you can prevent having these... read more »
If you’re on your orthodontic journey, you’re probably dreaming about the beautiful smile you’ll have at the end of the treatment. This is the case for many people. However, little did they know, their orthodontist doesn’t do all the work. In fact, the patients have to help their orthodontist provide the results they desire. So, to help you help Dr.... read more »
Little did you know, there is more to braces than their ability to align your teeth and give you the smile of your dreams. So, if you're about to begin your orthodontic journey with braces in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Michael Emanuel encourages you to know a little more about the appliance. To help you, he is happy to share... read more »
Have you recently started orthodontic treatment and have discovered canker sores in your mouth? Do you know what canker sores look like? These temporary mouth sores will ease as your oral tissues adjust to your new braces within a couple of weeks. During this time, these sores will appear as shallow ulcers which are white (or yellow) surrounded by a... read more »
Do you know what to do if you are sitting down to a nice meal and your braces do something unusual? Most of the time wearing braces is uneventful, but occasionally the unexpected happens, so knowing what to do can make you more comfortable. Let's take a look at just a few things that can crop up while you are... read more »
When you come to Michael Emanuel DDS PLLC to get orthodontic treatment for you or your child, we work hard to make your journey to straight teeth is as comfortable and quick as possible. Come to our office in Brooklyn, New York, if you think either of you have an alignment problem. During the initial visit, Dr. Michael Emanuel will... read more »
