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A straight, healthy smile is more than just a cosmetic goal—it’s a reflection of overall oral health, confidence, and well-being.

Orthodontic care has come a long way, yet myths about pain, age restrictions, aesthetics, and cost persist. Modern braces are designed for comfort, with options like clear aligners making treatment discreet and effective for adults too. Debunking these misconceptions empowers patients to make informed decisions, leading to improved oral health and confidence.

Embarking on orthodontic treatment is an exciting journey toward a healthier, more confident smile. From the initial consultation to post-treatment care, each phase is meticulously designed for precision and comfort. This comprehensive guide walks you through diagnostics, active treatment with appliances like braces or aligners, and the importance of retainers in maintaining your new smile.

Orthodontics is about more than just straightening teeth; it’s about improving oral health, bite function, and overall confidence.

Palatal expanders are one of the most effective tools in pediatric orthodontics, especially when used during the early developmental years.

Parents often think of braces and orthodontics as something only teenagers need, but the truth is that early orthodontic evaluations for children can make a world of difference in how a child’s…

Summer is often associated with fun in the sun, vacations, and social gatherings — the perfect time to feel confident showing off your smile.

In today’s world, orthodontic care is no longer a one-size-fits-all process.

Orthodontic treatment is often associated with achieving a straighter, more attractive smile. However, the benefits of properly aligned teeth go far beyond aesthetics.

For many, orthodontic treatment is often something considered only during adolescence or when significant dental issues become evident.

Oftentimes, I hear a common question at new patient examinations, “Will I be your oldest patient?

Orthodontics corrects improperly positioned teeth and jaws. Misaligned or crooked teeth can pose numerous challenges, such as being difficult to clean.

Early orthodontic treatment plays a crucial role in setting the stage for a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles.

Here at O'Keiff Orthodontics our orthodontist and our entire team are proud of the life-changing treatments we provide to achieve healthy, beautiful, long-lasting smiles.

It’s that time of year again. There’s a crispness to the air, a little smell of wood smoke in the evening; Autumn has come to New England again.

Driving down Route 7 in New Milford, you may have noticed a large billboard urging our local teenagers to join the large majority of students enrolled at New Milford High School that do not use vaping…

A social scientist once conducted a fascinating test. He gathered a group of 22 people and asked them to look at the individual headshots of 12 equally attractive people.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children meet with an orthodontist for their first examination at age 7. Why? This seems a bit young, doesn’t it?

Maintaining a great orthodontic outcome is just as important an endeavor as achieving the beautiful bite and smile in the first place.

Local Dentists Return Home to Practice and Raise their Families Like myself, the readers of New Milford Living have chosen to make their homes and raise their families in a wonderful town we know so…

Here at O'Keiff Orthodontics, we know the way teeth are shaped and positioned have a big effect on the way they look, feel and function.

Spring has nearly sprung, and it’s time to hang up the hockey skates and skis and bring out our bicycles and baseball mitts.

A dental injury, for a child or an adult, can be a very upsetting situation.

Although most people imagine orthodontic treatment to be primarily delivered to children and adolescents, adult patients 19 years and older actually constituted 23.

While I was reviewing topics for this article, I noticed that I have addressed early orthodontic treatments for young children, and orthodontic treatment for adults, but I have not yet addressed the…

If you or a family member have been putting off orthodontic treatment, here at O'Keiff Orthodontics we have one question for you: Why?

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Beginning the journey toward a healthy, beautiful and more confident smile with our orthodontist at O'Keiff Orthodontics is exciting.

The orthodontist at O'Keiff Orthodontics is all about making sure that your teeth are working together like an all-star team to efficiently chew and digest your food, all the while providing a…

The number 7 is often thought to bring luck. Seven is also significant in the world of orthodontics.

You may not have given much thought to the way you chew your food, but our orthodontist at O'Keiff Orthodontics has examined this complex technique closely and knows how vitally important it is to our…