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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…