February marks National Children's Dental Health Month at Dr. B's office

At the orthodontic practice of Dr. Philip Badalamenti, February, which is just around the corner, marks 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!

What helps you or your child relax at Dr. B's office?

Dr. Badalamenti and team understand not everyone is always thrilled to visit their orthodontist for a regular adjustment. But we want you to know we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. So, today we’d like to know: What is it about our office that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our friendly staff? Dr. B himself?

Let us know by posting below or on our Facebook page!

Dreaming of a dazzling smile? Dr. B and team can help!

The fact is, most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And that’s where our team at Braces By White can help. Of course, orthodontic treatment help make your teeth stay strong, healthy and become perfectly-aligned. But did you know you can get the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted — without braces?


Dr. Badalamenti and our team are proud to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign, which uses a series of invisible, removable and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So, you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time at our office getting adjustments. Invisalign also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, we would love to have you in for a visit. Please give us a call to set one up! A FREE initial exam with Dr. Badalamenti can determine if Invisalign is right for you. See you soon!

The benefits of a beautiful smile, from Dr. Badalamenti & team

At the office of Dr. Philip Badalamenti, we know having an attractive smile puts a spring in your step—or two—as well as increases your self-confidence, no matter if you’re 14 or in your late forties.

Smiling not only makes people happy and puts them in a good mood, doing it often can even help you live longer, according to previous studies!

If you’ve been hiding your smile because you have crooked teeth or gaps between your teeth, it’s time to consider orthodontic treatment at Dr. B's office. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn how quickly and efficiently today’s most advanced correction techniques can straighten your smile!

Don’t hide your smile any longer—give us a call today to schedule yours or your child’s FREE orthodontic consultation with Dr. B. See you soon!

Happy New Year from Dr. B & staff!

At Dr. Badalamenti's orthodontic office, the New Year is a time to look back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year.

Our wish is that our patients continue to keep their teeth healthy and wear their rubber bands, headgear, and appliances as prescribed.

We look forward to those patients who are planning their orthodontic treatment this year - it is a great resolution.

Happy New Year from Dr. B and the staff! Have a great 2012!