Village of the Branch Orthodontics

Happy Father’s Day everyone! Here’s a picture of Dr. Jon with his family. We hope that all you amazing fathers out there have an awesome day!

It’s that time! Please vote for the July colors of the month! Simply like the name of the color combo you like the best in the comments and you’ll help determine the winner.

Orthodontic Fact of the Month!! Did you know that you have to wear your retainer forever to prevent your teeth from shifting? Make sure to wear your retainers every night!

It's National Best Friends Day!! Here's some pictures of the best friends in the office. Make sure to let your best friend know that you appreciate them!

Heads up! Our office will be closed the week of the 7th. We will reopen again on the 14th. If you have an orthodontic emergency, please call the office and listen to the answering machine for further instructions. We hope everybody has a great week!

Are you a star baker? If so, make sure to submit your braces safe recipes to us! Our cookbook wouldn't be the same without you! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

Happy Opposite Day everyone! This was fun while it lasted, but I don’t think we will be switching roles again any time soon... Shout-out to our awesome patient for giving Dr. Dani a thorough exam!

Hello everybody! We wanted to update you all on the safety precautions we are taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We have state of the art sanitization equipment that we use to clean the rooms in between each patient. We also require masks, and we take everybody’s temperatures at the door. All of our staff consistently wash our hands, as well as monitor our own temperatures. We have attached a link to our wellness questionnaire that must be completed before your appointment. We are also asking that you call when you arrive in order to promote social distancing. We strive for a clean and safe environment in which everybody feels comfortable. We hope everybody is staying safe and healthy, and we will see you all at your next appointments! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

Meet our newest front desk team members, Angelique and Emily! Emily has Disney-level hospitality because she used to work in Magic Kingdom, and Angelique can help you out with any weather concerns since she is going to school for meteorology! They can’t wait to meet you all!

Due to the continued power outages in the Smithtown area, our office will be closed today.Due to the continued power outages in the Smithtown area, our office will be closed today.

Today, Wednesday August 5th our office is closed due to a power outage. We will contact you to reschedule today’s appointments. If you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency, please call 631.848.5578.Today, Wednesday August 5th our office is closed due to a power outage. We will contact you to reschedule today’s appointments. If you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency, please call 631.848.5578.

Happy Mother’s Day! For all you do, every day. The big things, the little things and all of the things that go unnoticed. Enjoy this day. We hope it’s filled with family and friends, however that happens, to celebrate the gift that is you!

OK, nvm. Today is Taco Tuesday! Join me later !OK, nvm. Today is Taco Tuesday! Join me later !

When Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday, what's for dinner? Chili !When Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday, what's for dinner? Chili !

Eating the cookie. Well, ok, not yet. This one is for my daughter's birthday tomorrow! We are going to make it into an ice cream cake :)

Giant Cookie Recipe, and yes, its braces friendly!

Facebook Live - May 1 @ 3pm - Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie!Facebook Live - May 1 @ 3pm - Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie!

So, yesterday I shared how to feed the sourdough starter that I started. Does that make sense? I have had a hard time finding yeast and decided now was the best time to try starting a starter. Anyway, we had some technical difficulty from the cameraman...(Dr. Jon)...so it's in two parts. I am beginning this adventure myself so it is a lot of trial and error. My first loaves of sourdough bread were amazing, however it was a two day process. I am going to continue making ...braces friendly recipes. Crusty sourdough bread is NOT a braces friendly recipe, but it is a good science experiment. What are you doing during this time of social distancing? We hope to be back in the office soon, providing a safe environment for treatment to continue. Please remember, if you have any emergencies, questions or concerns, please call us. Just because we are not in the office, does not mean we are not here. Stay healthy! See more

Facebook live featuring a Braces Friendly Recipe - Scones! https://www.facebook.com/NorthportHarborOrthodontics/videos/162108745151453/

Today I had a question about how to floss with braces. Flossing is important to remove plaque and food debris from between teeth. This helps to prevent white spots, gum disease and cavities. Flossing, in general, can be tough to do. Flossing with braces is even more challenging! Flossing every day is the best way to master this technique. My advice is start with a few teeth (or more accurately the contacts between your teeth) and increase the number of teeth you floss ...every time you floss. You may not floss all of your teeth at once, but floss different areas every time and before you know it, you WILL be able to floss all of your teeth at once! If you have any questions, comment below. Don't forget to wash your hands before you floss ;)