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10 FREE Activities for Kids in Brooklyn This Summer: Second Annual Guide

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The parents at our Park Slope orthodontic office have spoken and our first installment was such a hit, they want more ideas for free activities for kids in Brooklyn. Who are we to argue? One of the perks of living here is that there is always something going on and a lot of it’s family-friendly. So without further ado, here is Fresh Orthodontics’ second round of free kids’ activities in Brooklyn: 1. Tour Brooklyn – Free Tours by Foot offers two-hour, guided walking tours of Brooklyn that cover different aspects of history and culture. Check out the schedule to find one…

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How to Get Your Kids Ready for Braces

How to Get Your Kids Ready for Braces – With Local Ideas for Brooklyn!

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Kids – and adults for that matter – can be frightened about the unknown and getting braces can definitely fall into this category. While we go to great lengths at our Park Slope orthodontic clinic to put our patients at ease, there are a few things that you as a parent can do to prepare your child for braces or Invisalign. A little planning and positive reinforcement can make the experience stress-free and ensure treatment is successful. Start ‘Em Young The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children first see an orthodontist for screening no later than seven-years-old. While this is…

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Girl on father's shoulder on Brooklyn Bridge

The Best New York-Based Parenting Blogs

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Hey, parents. Looking for some easy reading, tips on what to do with kids in New York City, family-friendly recipes or maybe just a good laugh? Fresh Orthodontics has combed the interwebs looking for the best New York City parenting blogs. These sites cover it all. Feel free to mention any we missed in the comments section as well!  Mommy Poppins We love you Mommy Poppins! This blog will probably always have a top spot on any list (and in our hearts) because it’s an insanely thorough and comprehensive collection of ideas for what to do with kids in NYC….

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The Leading Edge of Orthodontic Technology

The Leading Edge of Orthodontic Technology, Right Here in Brooklyn

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We’ve got a lot of high-tech wizardry going on at Fresh Orthodontics. It’s not because Dr. Khanna is a huge Back to the Future fan (well, that’s not the only reason). We like to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to innovations to ensure our Park Slope orthodontic patients have the best possible experience and more precise, faster treatments. We’ve considered pretty much every aspect of your visit from the moment you walk through the door of our Brooklyn orthodontic clinic and have infused each step with a little tech magic. Keeping You (and the Environment) Safe and…

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Dogs with Braces

Dogs With Braces

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Recently, the internet was set a blaze with photos of an incredibly cute puppy with braces named Wesley. This gave us an idea! We wanted to see not only what Dr. Sharma’s resident pooch would look like with braces on, but we also wanted to see what some other cute furry canines would look like while sporting a grill! After all, dogs are a man’s best friend, but sometimes they also need some help with their teeth. Don’t forget to take your favorite pooch to the vet from time-to-time to ensure they also have top-notch oral health. Without further ado, let’s look…

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The Best Braces Moments in Pop Culture History

The Best Braces Moments in Pop-Culture History

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Considering braces are like an adolescent rite of passage, it’s no surprise they’ve saturated popular culture. I mean what good coming of age movie doesn’t have at least one character rocking braces? While sometimes braces in movies and braces on TV are portrayed as awkward, my Park Slope orthodontic patients make braces look cool and we all know the end result is awesomely straight teeth. Here are some of Fresh Orthodontics’ favorite famous moments in braces history (pop culture edition): Josie Geller in Never Been Kissed As journalist Josie Geller (played by Drew Barrymore) goes back to high school undercover…

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Braces-Friendly Food in Park Slope & Brooklyn

Braces-Friendly Food in Park Slope & Brooklyn

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We love good food and some of our patients are concerned that they might not be able to eat their favorite foods while in orthodontic treatment.  The thought that just breaks our hearts.  When you’re undergoing treatment you don’t need to go on a special braces diet and you can still eat a lot of the things you love. However, there are a few foods that are off limits or need to be cut up or modified. In the grand scheme of things, it’s a small trade-off for a perfect smile, and you can justify a few extra milkshakes along…

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Best Winter Activities for Kids in Brooklyn

12 of The Best Winter Activities for Kids in Brooklyn

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Now that it really feels like winter, we’ve seen quite a few patients and families at our Brooklyn orthodontic clinic with serious cases of cabin fever. Thankfully, there’s a cure: Getting out and taking advantage of the cool stuff the city has to offer. The cold weather doesn’t mean you have to be housebound. If you’re wondering what to do with kids in Brooklyn in the winter, you’re at the right place. Fresh Orthodontics has compiled a list of a few of our favorite kids’ winter activities: 1. Drop-in indoor play spaces and kiddie gyms like Gymboree in Park Slope…

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Your Smile May Be Affecting Your Ability to get a Job

Your Smile may be Affecting Your Ability to Get a Job (We Checked, it’s Science!)

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In a perfect world, we wouldn’t be judged on how we look; and instead things like, I don’t know, personality would take center stage. However, appearance plays a major role in the first impressions we make, and dental esthetics, in particular, can really influence others’ perception of us. As a Brooklyn orthodontist, and former braces wearer himself, Dr. Khanna has seen how transformative orthodontic treatment can be for an individual’s self esteem. Now, a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJO-DO) illustrates that dental esthetics can affect a person’s ability to get a job; meaning,…

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old photo of Park Slope

A History of Park Slope in Photos

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We may be home to your favorite Brooklyn orthodontist, Dr. Khanna, but Fresh Orthodontics is interested in more than just smiles. We also consider ourselves to be history buffs particularly when it comes to our own neighborhood, Park Slope. You don’t need a DeLorean to take a trip back in time. We’ve dug around and uncovered some awesome old photos of Park Slope. Enjoy your visual history lesson: So this one is technically an illustration and not a photo but it’s interesting to see what the Vechte-Cortelyou House, also known as the Old Stone House, originally looked like. Here’s a…

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