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One of the most frequent questions patients ask is, “Is there a way to make braces work faster?” At Fresh Orthodontics, the answer is, absolutely! As a Brooklyn Propel® provider, we’ve got the goods to get you in and out of braces or Invisalign in nearly half the time. Dr. Khanna and the Fresh team love innovative gadgets and if it’s something safe and proven that can help our patients achieve results more quickly, comfortably and effectively, you better believe we’ll add it to our menu. That’s why we’ve invested in Propel Excellerator Series technology.

The teenage years can be awesome. There are new friends, new experiences, your parents are probably giving you a little bit of freedom, and you’re still years away from the challenges of “adulting.” Yet, we also know how hard this time can be. After all, everyone here at Fresh Orthodontics was a teen once themselves. You’re constantly changing and you’re juggling academics, family, friends, hobbies and a lot of expectations. With so much on your plate, worrying about your smile and feeling ashamed if you’re not happy with how it looks, just compounds some of the stressful parts of middle…

Celebrity smiles aren’t created overnight and stars like Emma Watson and Zac Efron weren’t born with straight, brilliant white teeth. In fact, both of them underwent orthodontic treatment and teeth whitening to get those picturesque chompers. Just because you’re not strutting down the red carpet, doesn’t mean you too can’t have a grin you’re proud of. Whether you’re wondering how to make your smile more attractive in general or you want to look awesome in your Instagram photos, we’ve got the tried and true tips and tricks that will have you flaunting a celebrity quality smile in no time.

While Dr. Khanna is now a Park Slope orthodontist and deals with braces and Invisalign day in and day out, at one point he was a patient himself.  So, he knows kids, teens, and, yes, even adults sometimes have a little apprehension about the thought of having metal wires and brackets adhered to their teeth for a prolonged period of time. Our Brooklyn Invisalign patients may get off easier, but they still have their concerns. When kids are feeling positive and prepared about undergoing orthodontic treatment, the process tends to go a lot more smoothly, and they’re more likely to…

A number of patients at our Park Slope orthodontic clinic are busy professionals who travel for work. Though, even our younger patients hit the road from time to time. Regardless of whether a trip is for business or fun, sometimes the change of scenery and the hours spent in vehicles or on planes make regular healthy habits fall to the wayside. While we won’t judge if you decide to use your time away to take a hiatus from your daily green juice or Soul Cycle class, we do have to caution against taking a vacation from keeping your teeth in…

If you’re seeking straight teeth, Fresh Orthodontics has options and lots of them at our Park Slope orthodontic clinic. Dr. Khanna didn’t go through all of that schooling for nothing. He has training and expertise in a wide range of orthodontic treatments. Whether you’re 14-years-old or 75, have a crossbite or an underbite, want an inconspicuous treatment or would love to rock heart-shaped brackets with neon rubber bands, we’ve got you covered. While you may not be a candidate for every treatment, and you’ll need to schedule a free consultation to see what will work best for you, you’ll likely…