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Tips for Cleaning Lingual Braces

March 13th, 2024

Lingual braces are a lot like regular braces, but they have brackets and wires on the inside of the teeth instead of the outside. Why choose this type of appliance? Because lingual braces offer some benefits other braces don’t. Lingual braces are almost invisible to the people around you. If you’re involved in a contact…
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Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health

March 6th, 2024

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, Dr. Frank Andolino and Dr. Susan and our team have covered five of the top foods to keep your teeth and gums healthy! 1. Crispy, low-acid fruits…
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Why choose an orthodontic specialist over a general dentist?

February 28th, 2024

Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited to guide them through orthodontic treatment? Well, an orthodontist like Dr. Frank Andolino and Dr. Susan in New York, NY of course! This may seem obvious, but there’s misinformation circulating…
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Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash

February 21st, 2024

A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients ask Dr. Frank Andolino and Dr. Susan about different mouthwash options, so we’ve put together a list of the conditions that mouthwashes can treat. This…
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