Fresh Orthodontics Blog

There’s a reason the American Association of Orthodontists suggests children see an orthodontist at seven-years-old. It’s because by this age, your little one’s mouth and jaw have grown enough to give us a sneak peak at how they’ll develop when their permanent teeth arrive. In many cases, our youngest patients visit our Brooklyn orthodontic clinic, Dr. Khanna checks them out and sends them on their way. They come back periodically so he can monitor them and determine when it’s time to really get down to business with orthodontic treatment. However, in other cases where red flags pop up, jaw development…

At Fresh, we designed our Park Slope orthodontic clinic to be bright, fun and cheerful. We want to our patients to actually enjoy visiting the orthodontist. But it’s not just about the atmosphere or our sparkling personalities, we also pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results in a high-tech, eco-friendly environment. We believe in creating gorgeous smiles all while minimizing our impact on the planet. Here’s how we keep it green: Fewer Chemicals In the past, dentists and orthodontists relied on chemicals for a variety of tasks. Thanks to technology, a lot of these chemicals just aren’t necessary anymore. At Fresh Orthodontics, we made sure to eliminate as…

We make sure kids and teens pile on the shin guards, pads and helmets when they play sports, but what about protecting their teeth and jaws? A mouthguard is an important piece of safety equipment, and it can go a long way in preventing dental injuries. While mouthguard use is on the rise, it’s overlooked in some sports. As a Park Slope orthodontist, I see a lot of dental trauma from baseball, basketball and soccer, none of which typically require mouthguards. In cases where it’s not mandatory, Fresh Orthodontics recommends parents take it upon themselves to make sure their child…

We're very excited to see that Fresh Orthodontics is starting to make the local media rounds here in New York and Brooklyn, and starting to make a name for itself. NYMetroParents, an awesome local magazine and website for parents in the New York area that we've been reading for quite some time has featured Dr.Khanna and Fresh Orthodontics on its website. Head on over to the site to check out the full featured article and discover why Dr. Khanna is one of Brooklyn's most innovative and family-friendly orthodontists. Will you look at that sleek, colorful and bright clinic! Thank you…