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The parents at our Park Slope orthodontic office have spoken and our first installment was such a hit, they want more ideas for free activities for kids in Brooklyn. Who are we to argue? One of the perks of living here is that there is always something going on and…

Kids – and adults for that matter – can be frightened about the unknown and getting braces can definitely fall into this category. While we go to great lengths at our Park Slope orthodontic clinic to put our patients at ease, there are a few things that you as a…

Hey, parents. Looking for some easy reading, tips on what to do with kids in New York City, family-friendly recipes or maybe just a good laugh? Fresh Orthodontics has combed the interwebs looking for the best New York City parenting blogs. These sites cover it all. Feel free to mention…

We’ve got a lot of high-tech wizardry going on at Fresh Orthodontics. It’s not because Dr. Khanna is a huge Back to the Future fan (well, that’s not the only reason). We like to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to innovations to ensure our Park Slope orthodontic…

Recently, the internet was set a blaze with photos of an incredibly cute puppy with braces named Wesley. This gave us an idea! We wanted to see not only what Dr. Sharma’s resident pooch would look like with braces on, but we also wanted to see what some other cute furry…

Considering braces are like an adolescent rite of passage, it’s no surprise they’ve saturated popular culture. I mean what good coming of age movie doesn’t have at least one character rocking braces? While sometimes braces in movies and braces on TV are portrayed as awkward, my Park Slope orthodontic patients…

We love good food and some of our patients are concerned that they might not be able to eat their favorite foods while in orthodontic treatment.  The thought that just breaks our hearts.  When you’re undergoing treatment you don’t need to go on a special braces diet and you can…

Now that it really feels like winter, we’ve seen quite a few patients and families at our Brooklyn orthodontic clinic with serious cases of cabin fever. Thankfully, there’s a cure: Getting out and taking advantage of the cool stuff the city has to offer. The cold weather doesn’t mean you…

In a perfect world, we wouldn’t be judged on how we look; and instead things like, I don’t know, personality would take center stage. However, appearance plays a major role in the first impressions we make, and dental esthetics, in particular, can really influence others’ perception of us. As a…

We may be home to your favorite Brooklyn orthodontist, Dr. Khanna, but Fresh Orthodontics is interested in more than just smiles. We also consider ourselves to be history buffs particularly when it comes to our own neighborhood, Park Slope. You don’t need a DeLorean to take a trip back in…