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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
