Shedding Light on Gum Disease: Importance of Oral Health

February 13th, 2024

“Dr. Puccio & Dr. Hussain were both wonderful. My consultation went great. They did such a thorough examination of my teeth, explained what the next steps in my treatment plan would be and answered all my questions. Overall, a great experience and can’t wait to get started with my Invisalign!” – Anonymous In honor of…
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Retainer Hacks

February 7th, 2024

Even with the best of care, accidents can happen, and your retainer, unfortunately, is not immune. Of course, you need to visit our Castleton-On-Hudson, New York office ASAP if your retainer is damaged, but, in the meantime, there are some strategies you can use to help your teeth—and your retainer—stay as healthy as possible while…
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How NOT to Forget Your Retainer

January 31st, 2024

The alarm sounds in the morning, you wake up and realize "I forgot to wear my retainer!" If this only happened once, don't panic. Missing one night with a retainer is unlikely to cause significant teeth movement. However, if it has happened often, give our Castleton-On-Hudson, New York office a call to make sure your…
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Elastics and Braces

January 24th, 2024

If you’ve visited Puccio & Hussain Orthodontics, then there’s a good chance you’re looking to perfect your smile by straightening your teeth with braces. At some point during your treatment, you may need to use elastics, otherwise known as rubber bands, for a certain period. These are used to apply additional pressure that will move…
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