We are so excited to announce our Christmas in house competition! Clinicians and TC’s decorated our own space, rooms and chairs. Please vote for your favorite. In the back of each chair there is a number it goes from 1 to 9. Please comment with your favorite decoration. Chair #1 @maggiehartryChair #2 @jaymnxChair #3 Veronica […]

The American Dental Association advises parents that pediatric airway problems be identified and treated by age 6. Children who don’t breathe properly struggle to grow into their best selves. Pediatric airway issues can lead to obstructive sleep apnea, which impacts their ability to learn and grow. Children with pediatric airway issues are sometimes misdiagnosed as […]

Now that the groundhog has predicted six more weeks of winter, it’s time to turn our attention to celebrating Children’s Dental Health Month. Children’s Dental Health Month is a great time for children to learn how important a healthy mouth is to their overall health. Dr. Gellerman and her team usually travel to Huntington-area schools […]

Did you know that you can have a wider, fuller smile without plastic surgery or injections? Just as standing up straight adds inches and subtracts years, straightening your smile creates a wider, fuller smile and makes your entire face more symmetrical and pleasing. When Dr. Gellerman straightens teeth, she is also addressing the aesthetics of […]

Advice for Invisalign, clear aligners and braces to straighten your smile seems to be everywhere, from your favorite social media to dentist’s offices, in magazines and on streaming media. But how your smile is created makes a big difference in the quality of your smile and your overall appearance. Think about it this way: if […]

A Herbst appliance is used to modify the growth of the upper jaw when it is too far forward in relation to the lower jaw, and it has a number of benefits for patients, including open airways and improving their appearance.  The Herbst replaces headgear, which was hard for many patients and required a lot […]

As a Top 1% Invisalign provider, Gellerman Orthodontics was asked to be one of the first orthodontic offices to test a pilot program to recycle Invisalign trays. We jumped at the chance to participate, because so many of our patients have asked about recycling their Invisalign trays.  The program has been a success, and we […]

A mouthguard may not look like an important piece of protective sports equipment, but this small item packs big protection. When the mouthguard is made of high-quality composite materials and fitted by an orthodontist, the small item could save your child from serious injury to their teeth and mouth, and also to their skull, brain, […]

We are excited to invite all kids to our 7&Up Kids Club! This free membership is a new part of our Kids Rewards program where you can win points, gifts, and discounts on select treatments. To become a member, just schedule a free orthodontic evaluation with one of our team members for your child. Our […]

Choosing the best orthodontist for you and your family is an important decision. The best orthodontist will have the extra clinical training and experience and offer the latest in orthodontic treatment options. You want to be confident of getting the best possible care and the highest quality of service. You’ll want to be sure that […]

Orthodontists help with crooked teeth, but they also help patients with many other issues concerning their teeth, jaws, and mouth. This includes fixing overbites, underbites, crossbites, spaces between teeth, overcrowding teeth, teeth that come in above or below the gum line and temporomandibular disorders, known as TMD. Do Orthodontists Pull Teeth? Pulling teeth, known as […]

We are navigating the current progression of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with an abundance of caution. As the situation continues to evolve, we are diligently following CDC recommendations, as well as implementing guidelines from state and local health departments, the New York State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. To do our part part […]

February is Children’s Dental Health Month What’s better than seeing your child smile? Not much! We celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month every February, visiting schools and teaching young children about taking care of their smiles. Our focus is fun—children know how important it is to brush, floss and eat a healthy diet, but it’s […]

You always wanted a great smile, and you’ve decided to make 2022 the year to get it. Here are some details about how we create the smile of a lifetime. If you’ve been thinking Invisalign for 2022, you are definitely thinking Dr. Gellerman!  Dr. Inna Gellerman is a Top 1% Diamond Level Invisalign provider. She’s […]

We usually recommend replacing retainers every year, since the plastic stretches. If it’s cracked in half or your dog chewed on it, it needs to be replaced right away. If the shape changes or a crack makes it loose (or tight), your teeth will move in sync with the retainer, undoing all of your hard […]

Gellerman Orthodontics is proud to celebrate 18 years of serving Long Island with healthy, beautiful smiles and a commitment to the surrounding community, with a special focus on education, families, and women’s health, all from a women-owned business. “The past 18 years have been amazing, from the people who’ve become family in the practice to […]

That’s one of the things we talk about during your first, FREE consultation.  We’ll take digital images of your teeth and jaw, along with a discussion about your special concerns. How long it takes depends on a few things: The type of treatment you choose – braces, or Invisalign. Orthodontic acceleration is the use of […]

There’s so much to smile about in February – Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, the Academy Awards and President’s Day! February is also National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is very important to everyone at Gellerman Orthodontics. That’s the month we visit Huntington area schools to talk with children about taking good care of their smiles. […]

If you’ve always dreamed of a straight, healthy smile, then we’d like to suggest giving yourself the gift of braces for this holiday season. A beautiful smile gives you confidence and is better for your overall health. You can only clean what you can reach, and when teeth are crooked or overlapping, it creates spaces […]

As a member of Pink Aid’s Advisory Council, Dr. Inna Gellerman has launched the “Pink Guard” fundraising campaign to support Pink Aid LI, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds to help underserved local women survive breast cancer treatment with support and dignity, to provide screening to women in financial need, and to empower breast cancer survivors […]