Orthodontic Blog

Straight answers to the questions you actually ask us, written by the orthodontist who answers them in the office.

Most orthodontic writing online is either a sales pitch or a definition. The aim here is neither: practical detail about what treatment costs, how long it takes, when it is worth doing, and when it is not.

Orthodontics Fishkill

Fishkill Orthodontics At R & R Orthodontics we have professional and caring long-term staff will help guide you through the process of first scheduling your complimentary initial exam where you will receive an honest assessment of the need for braces. We will determine if the timing is right, or if it is better to wait. When the start of

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Poughkeepsie Invisalign Dentist

Do you regret the fact that you never had your teeth straightened as a teen? If so, there is no reason why you can’t have your teeth straightened now, as an adult. If you do not want to wear traditional metal braces, with metal wires and brackets, the good news is there is no need to have to

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Hopewell Junction Braces

At R&R Orthodontics, we offer the best in Hopewell Junction braces and other types of orthodontics so our patients in Mid Hudson Valley and Dutchess County can have the best in dental and restorative care. Our office is fun and friendly, providing a clean and comfortable atmosphere for all your appointments and the latest in dental technology. We

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Invisalign in Fishkill

Many of our patients enjoy having their teeth straightened using Invisalign. This is because Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners to straighten teeth. If you would like to learn whether or not you are a good candidate for having your teeth straightened with Invisalign in Fishkill and LaGrangeville, NY, come to see us at R & R Orthodontics, where

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Dental Braces Fishkill NY

Not everyone is blessed with a perfect smile. Some people struggle their entire lives with insecurities that begin as soon as someone says Smile for the camera! Whether it’s an overbite or crossbite, misaligned teeth, widely spaced teeth or a protrusion, cosmetic dental issues are a common occurrence and a heavy burden. That’s why R & R Orthodontics

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Invisalign in Fishkill NY

There are braces and there is our Invisalign in Fishkill NY. It’s in a class by itself because it offers benefits that are simply not possible with standard braces. Here at R & R Orthodontics, Invisalign represents our clear braces, which are invisible, comfortable, and removable. And all while straightening your teeth as well as any set of

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Fishkill NY Invisalign Dentist

Are you seeking a Fishkill NY Invisalign dentist who might offer the orthodontic solution that you’ve been waiting for? Give us a call at R & R Orthodontics to discuss your treatment options with a trained professional who shares a genuine concern for your oral health. With our team of highly-skilled specialists on your side, you can look

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Invisalign Dentist in Fishkill NY

If you are considering Invisalign braces, you have come to the right place. Invisalign is popular with many patients due to their low visibility and ease of use. Some patients do not want the hassle of wearing traditional metal braces. Traditional braces take about the same amount of time as Invisalign to straighten teeth, except they use hardware,

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Fishkill Pediatric Orthodontist

Getting involved in your child’s oral health early and often goes a long way toward keeping this smile healthy and intact for the long run. This kind of pediatric preventive care is known as interceptive orthodontics—starting as early as 6 or 7 years-old. Don’t deprive your child of first-rate care. Swing them by R&R Orthodontics and have them

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Why This Blog Exists

Most orthodontic questions get asked in the chair, answered in two minutes, and then asked again by the next family that week. Writing the answers down, where you can read them before your visit rather than after, seemed more useful than repeating them.

The topics come from what people actually search for and what actually comes up at consultations, which turn out to be much the same thing. Cost dominates both by a wide margin, and it is the subject the profession is least forthcoming about, so that is where this starts.

Posts are written by Dr. Rosenbloom rather than commissioned, which means they arrive at the pace one working orthodontist can manage. Fewer and slower, but at least accurate.

What We Write About

Cost and financing. The most-asked and least-answered topic in orthodontics. Our cost page carries our own terms so you can read them before you call; posts here cover the wider picture.

Timing. When to start, when to wait, and why the answer for a seven-year-old is usually to wait. See early orthodontic treatment.

Treatment options. How braces and Invisalign actually differ, beyond appearance.

Living with treatment. The practical side, covered in more depth on living with braces.

Insurance and coverage. How orthodontic benefits actually work, including the parts that surprise people, on insurance and financial policies.

Have a Question We Have Not Answered?

Ask it and we may write about it. Call or text (845) 471-1186, or bring your question to a free consultation.

We are at 1145 Route 55, Suite 1 in LaGrangeville.