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Being a Brooklyn orthodontist has some serious perks, and when Dr. Khanna started his Park Slope orthodontic practice, Fresh Orthodontics, he instantly fell in love with the neighborhood. The area is a vibrant, well-rounded place to live, work and play. There are tons of reasons why Fresh Orthodontics is thrilled to call Brooklyn home. Here are the 10 top reasons we love working in Park Slope: Our Park Slope orthodontic patients and their families are super interesting! Considering the area is a haven for creativity, we meet some awesome, unique people in our office, and every day is a new…

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…

Yup. You read that right. There are plenty of free activities for kids in Brooklyn. As a Park Slope orthodontist, I know all about the expense of enjoying the city. Keeping little ones entertained can quickly put a strain on your budget. Fresh Orthodontics feels your pain, so we’ve done some digging to uncover 20 awesome free places to take your children in Brooklyn. 1. Story Time at Mini Max Toys & Cuts – 152 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY – Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – French Story Time – Select Friday Mornings at 10 a.m. – Open to kids of…

We love the DIY movement as much as the next person. But there’s a huge difference between making your own coffee table and something like DIY braces. Videos of people straightening their teeth with elastic bands, known as gap bands, rubber bands, dental floss and other objects have been getting serious views on YouTube. Now websites are selling these gap bands promising consumers they’ll leave you with a straight smile for next to nothing. A recent New York Times article highlighted this do it yourself teeth straightening trend and yeah, of course, a super cheap alternative to braces is appealing….

I was frantically looking through my bags and boxes of supplies this morning before our first patient of our first day came in and randomly came across this photo of a couple of my coworkers/ residency buddies and one of my first employers and NYU professor, Dr Yon Lai. He’s probably one of the best orthodontists out there. When he hired me, he sat me down and told me that he would work me hard, feed me well, and that the things he would teach me would shape the way I practice forever. He was right. The food was delicious,…

I’m sure many of you have experienced the traditional dental x-ray situation. You chomp down on bitewings and awkwardly try to hold them still as they dig into the sides of your mouth. Then you sit there for what seems like forever waiting for the film to be developed. It’s a labor-intensive process and may bring up concerns about radiation exposure. Yeah, we’re not huge fans of it either, which is why Fresh Orthodontics offers low radiation digital orthodontic x-rays. What are Low Radiation Digital X-Rays in Orthodontics? Traditional dental x-ray machines rely on a film that is placed inside…