Fun Facts About Dr. Ava Dr. Ava was born in Israel and understands Hebrew! She LOVES to cook Middle Eastern cuisine. Dr. Ava is gluten free. She makes a lot of GF foods herself, including home-made almond butter, granola and breads! Dr. Ava completed her undergraduate studies at Adelphi University, majoring in Biology and minoring […]
Did you always want straight teeth for yourself or your child, but wondered how you could afford it? The benefits of orthodontic treatment are numerous, including a more confident smile, and an easier time brushing and flossing. At Always Orthodontics, we want to make sure you are comfortable not only with your treatment, but with […]
What makes a smile beautiful? There are many aspects of a beautiful smile. At your complimentary smile consultation, Dr. Ava will not only analyze your teeth and bite, but your facial features as well. Symmetry, alignment, bite correction and smile architecture are all important in designing your smile. Symmetry and Midlines: Here’s an exercise in […]
Let’s face it, when it comes to teeth, shift happens! Orthodontic tooth movement occurs as a force is applied to the teeth, either using braces or clear aligners. Once the force is removed from the teeth, when treatment is complete, the teeth want to move back to their original (crooked) position. A retainer is used […]
Would you ever think of performing your own cardiovascular, dermatologic or surgical treatments by yourself at home? Why then, would it be okay to perform your own orthodontic treatment at home? These days, there are multiple Do-It-Yourself (DIY) companies that advertise to “consumers” the ease of at-home treatment. Like medical treatments, dental or orthodontic procedures […]
As the month of October rolls around, many of us are getting into our back-to-school schedules, the leaves on the trees are changing colors here in New York, and the pumpkin spiced foods and beverages are everywhere. For orthodontists, October is highlighted by “National Orthodontic Health Month”. For many of our patients, October means Halloween, […]
Maintaining healthy eating habits while having braces can seem challenging. Although we know that certain foods should be avoided during treatment with braces (Ex: hard candy, sticky candy or sticky foods, popcorn, raw apples or carrots, hard pizza crust), it is likely that you will come across some of these “forbidden foods” during the course […]
The American Academy of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child have their first orthodontic check-up by age 7. At this time, the child will most likely have their first set of adult molars (6 year molars), as well as some adult teeth in the front (incisors). During childhood, the dental effects of previous habits may […]
