At Hudson River Orthodontics, we provide customized care so that you can achieve a great smile by choosing between several options such as traditional braces, lingual (behind the teeth) braces, and Invisalign. In order to provide such high quality care, orthodontic records need to be taken. These records include: facial and oral photos, dental casts, and x-rays.

There has been a great deal of information about high levels of x-rays in the dental office. Dr. Mathew has often times discussed with parents and patients the use of x-rays in the dental office. For orthodontic purposes a cephalometric and panoramic x-ray are taken. These two x-rays help in the diagnosis and treatment planning of orthodontic cases. There can be extra teeth, missing teeth, pathologies, abnormal growth patterns, and various other things can be gleaned from these images.

Many people do not realize that we are exposed to x-rays and don’t even realize it – things such as soil, tobacco, televisions, building materials, and even cosmic radiation can bombard us all day long. With that being said Dr. Mathew does not believe in taking x-rays on every consult he provides but before starting treatment he will take the necessary x-rays and review them with the patient and dentist (if needed).

As with any dental/medical procedure there are risks and benefits. Dr. Mathew believes in informing his patients about the benefits of orthodontic treatment so that his patients can make an educated decision about their treatment.

We hope this provides some insight into the x-ray dilemma and look forward to seeing you soon at Hudson River Orthodontics.

If you have braces (be it metal, ceramic, or lingual) remember these simple things to avoid broken brackets and/or wire distortion:

1. Avoid anything chewy or sticky such as: caramel, gum, and taffy
2. Be careful of those chicken, turkey, duck, etc. BONES.
3. Hard rolls
4. Cakes and cookies can sometimes have hidden nuts in them

Basically anything chewy, sticky, or hard. In the event something does break, do not worry just call you orthodontist or dental care provider and explain the situation. Very often the fix is simple and quick.

If you have Invisalign and you lose your tray, don’t worry just put in either the previous tray or the next tray and contact your dental care provider.

Just these few tips can help make vacation time a GREAT time!

Have a safe and happy New Year, from Hudson River Orthodontics!

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

Happy Holidays from Dr. Saju Mathew & all of us at Hudson River Orthodontics!

We know some of you are racing around New York City for some last minute present shopping. You may be wondering what can you give the person who has everything; may we suggest giving the gift of a SMILE! Many dentists and orthodontists (like Dr. Mathew) offer gift certificates for in-office treatment.

Sure a neck-tie, perfume, or a sweater are all nice gifts but a smile make-over is a GREAT GIFT! Imagine how happy your loved one will be with their new smile and the excitement will continue into 2012 when they see pictures with that dazzling smile.

So think of giving that special someone a great smile for 2012 and contact Dr. Mathew or your local dental care provider.

Happy Holidays!

In fact, we 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.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, we would love to have you visit for a consultation at our Manhattan office. Please give us a call to set one up and have a wonderful rest of the week!

Please feel free to share your exciting winter plans and experiences with us here or on our Facebook page! We would like to wish all of our patients and their families a safe and fun holiday season!

The bottom line is, we know having a beautiful smile is important to you. It’s important to us, too.

And speaking of smiling, in a poll conducted by Glamour Magazine earlier this year, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?”

Well, 44 percent of folks out there chose teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of one’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

Give us a call to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Mathew!

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season knocking at our door, our entire team at Hudson River Orthodontics wanted to stop for a moment and extend our best wishes to you, our patients, referring doctors and families, for a wonderful Thanksgiving.
As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us know. We promise to give them the same quality orthodontic care that we have given you.
We hope that this Thanksgiving and holiday season brings fond memories. Thank you for being part of our family.

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation with Dr. Saju Mathew or your family has been visiting our Manhattan office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. You can write a review on our Facebook page or on our Google Places page!

We look forward to reading your reviews!