All Hallows’ Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars claim that Halloween originated from Celtic festivals that honored the dead or that celebrated the harvest, while others doubt that there’s Read More
At Brodsky Orthodontics, we know that for most teens, the thought of having metal brackets and wires attached to their teeth for a period of time may be more than enough to delay orthodontic treatment. But thanks to innovations in technology and the recent wave of celebrities undergoing treatment, the days of “metal mouth” are Read More
Taking care of your smile is nothing new! People have been brushing their teeth for thousands of years. In fact, the first “toothbrush” was created around 3000BC! Ancient civilizations used a thin twig with a frayed edge to rub against their teeth for cleaning. The first toothbrush with bristles – similar to today’s toothbrushes – Read More
One exciting part about wearing braces from Brodsky Orthodontics is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure the archwire in place. These rubber bands may be individual or connected, depending on your mouth’s needs. From Dr. Joel Brodsky and Dr. Charles Brodsky, Read More
Here at Brodsky Orthodontics, we know that image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to the teeth may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today’s teens. But not to worry! There is a clear alternative to traditional braces! The team at Brodsky Read More
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. Joel Brodsky and Dr. Charles Brodsky and our team at Brodsky Orthodontics encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure it may be Read More