The American Dental Association advises parents that pediatric airway problems be identified and treated by age 6. Children who don’t breathe properly struggle to grow into their best selves. Pediatric airway issues can lead to obstructive sleep apnea, which impacts their ability to learn and grow. Children with pediatric airway
Now that the groundhog has predicted six more weeks of winter, it’s time to turn our attention to celebrating Children’s Dental Health Month. Children’s Dental Health Month is a great time for children to learn how important a healthy mouth is to their overall health. Dr. Gellerman and her team
Did you know that you can have a wider, fuller smile without plastic surgery or injections? Just as standing up straight adds inches and subtracts years, straightening your smile creates a wider, fuller smile and makes your entire face more symmetrical and pleasing. When Dr. Gellerman straightens teeth, she is
Advice for Invisalign, clear aligners and braces to straighten your smile seems to be everywhere, from your favorite social media to dentist’s offices, in magazines and on streaming media. But how your smile is created makes a big difference in the quality of your smile and your overall appearance. Think
A Herbst appliance is used to modify the growth of the upper jaw when it is too far forward in relation to the lower jaw, and it has a number of benefits for patients, including open airways and improving their appearance. The Herbst replaces headgear, which was hard for many
As a Top 1% Invisalign provider, Gellerman Orthodontics was asked to be one of the first orthodontic offices to test a pilot program to recycle Invisalign trays. We jumped at the chance to participate, because so many of our patients have asked about recycling their Invisalign trays. The program has
A mouthguard may not look like an important piece of protective sports equipment, but this small item packs big protection. When the mouthguard is made of high-quality composite materials and fitted by an orthodontist, the small item could save your child from serious injury to their teeth and mouth, and also
We are excited to invite all kids to our 7&Up Kids Club! This free membership is a new part of our Kids Rewards program where you can win points, gifts, and discounts on select treatments. To become a member, just schedule a free orthodontic evaluation with one of our team members for
Gellerman Orthodontics is proud to celebrate 18 years of serving Long Island with healthy, beautiful smiles and a commitment to the surrounding community, with a special focus on education, families, and women’s health, all from a women-owned business. “The past 18 years have been amazing, from the people who’ve become
