At Dr. B's office, access to your account any day, any time

Access to your account, 24/7. Sounds simple and convenient, doesn’t it?

Patients at the orthodontic office of Philip S. Badalamenti enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website. You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

You, too, may sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started! Have a GREAT weekend everyone!

Braces tips from Dr. Badalamenti & team

With February being National Children's Dental Health Month, we try to stress the importance of these "regular care and good techniques," such as brushing, flossing, and staying away from the "unfriendly" foods in regard to braces.

One thing we do mention is that our patients brush with water first, then they can see if any plaque remains on their teeth or braces. THEN go over the cleaned teeth with toothpaste on their brush to freshen their mouth up.

At Dr. B's office, we make disclosing tablets available to our patients if they would like that extra help with areas to be sure to brush.

Our "ortho bucks" reward program seems to help encourage our patients to keep up with proper brushing habits.

Let us know if you have any questions by giving us a call, asking Dr. Badalamenti during your next visit or asking us on Facebook!

Valentine's Theme Week!

In honor of Valentine's Day, we would like our patients to wear something red, pink or with hearts when they come for their appointment next week. You are then eligible to draw from our "Ortho Box" for a prize. If they would just like to stop by during that week (if they do not have a scheduled appointment), wearing s...omething red, pink, or with hearts, that's fine, too! You'll also be eligible to also draw from the Ortho Box.

Brushing with braces

There are so many things Dr. Badalamenti's patients do to keep their teeth sparkling clean between appointments. From brushing and flossing, to using mouth wash and keeping on top of their oral hygiene.

We would like to congratulate all our patients for their efforts at brushing. The extra time that it takes to keep those teeth sparkling is something we have found that our patients are proud of as much as we appreciate. Everyone wins with a healthy Smile!

February marks National Children's Dental Health Month

At the orthodontic practice of Dr. Philip Badalamenti, February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and we thought we’d promote good oral hygiene among our patients with a few tips and tricks, courtesy of the American Dental Association.

• Teeth brushing techniques: It takes only two minutes to properly brush using short, gentle strokes and devoting extra attention to the gumline, areas around fillings and hard-to-reach areas such as the back teeth.

• Flossing: hold the floss snugly between thumbs and index finger and insert it between each of the teeth, making sure to go beneath the gumline and curving the floss around the base of each tooth.

• Snack wisely: choose healthy snacks such as cheese, fruits and vegetables and avoid crunchy, sticky, chewy candies that can stick to the teeth. If you eat these snacks, be sure to brush after doing so.

• Carbonated or sugary drinks: these drinks create acids that can damage the teeth when mixed with saliva, so they should be avoided altogether. If you’re going to drink one of these beverages, don’t sip on it throughout the day. Rather, drink it and then brush your teeth.

• Regular dental visits: in addition to seeing Dr. B our team during your orthodontic treatment, you should visit your dentist for professional check-ups and teeth cleaning appointments about every six months.

National Dental Health Month aims to increase awareness about the importance of our patients' oral health. If you have any questions about keeping your mouth healthy, or about your treatment with Dr. Badalamenti, please feel free to give us a call or ask us on Facebook!