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Patient Care · February 8, 2025

What Junk Food Can You Eat with Braces?

Soft junk foods like ice cream, soft cookies, chocolate, and cheese puffs are safe with braces. Avoid hard, sticky, or crunchy snacks.

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Patient Care · December 5, 2023

What to Eat First Week with Braces: 50+ Soft Foods List

50+ soft foods to eat in your first week with braces, sorted by meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts.

Retainers · February 5, 2026

How Long Do Permanent Retainers Last?

Permanent retainers last 5 to 20 years on average, with many lasting a lifetime when properly maintained. Learn the signs yours needs repair.

Retainers · January 15, 2026

How Much Do Retainers Cost?

Retainer cost depends on the type — clear, Vivera, Hawley, or permanent bonded. Here's what affects the price and how to plan.

Braces · December 10, 2025

How Much Do Braces Cost in Brooklyn?

Braces cost in Brooklyn depends on the type, case complexity, and your insurance. See what affects pricing and your payment options.

Appliances · June 29, 2018

Removable Orthodontic Appliances: 7 Types and How They Work

Aligners, retainers, expanders, headgear, functional appliances, habit appliances, and space maintainers — what each one does.

Patient Care · August 29, 2024

How Long After Getting Braces Can I Eat Normally?

Soft foods immediately. Most patients chew comfortably by day 3 to 5, and eat normally within 1 to 2 weeks. Day-by-day timeline.

Getting Started · February 20, 2025

Do You Get Braces on Your First Orthodontist Appointment?

Usually no. Your first visit is a consultation with X-rays and exam. Braces are typically placed at a separate visit 1 to 2 weeks later.

Braces · February 11, 2024

Do Orthodontists File Your Teeth After Braces?

Yes — orthodontists may file, shave, or reshape teeth after braces to smooth uneven edges and refine bite contact. Painless and quick.

Braces · February 10, 2024

Can You Get Braces with a Crown?

Yes, you can get braces with a crown. Orthodontists use special bonding agents and adjusted bracket placement.

Braces · December 22, 2025

Can Braces Fix an Overbite?

Yes, braces are one of the most effective treatments for improving an overbite. Treatment timelines vary by case.

Invisalign · November 5, 2024

Can Invisalign Make Space for an Implant?

Yes, Invisalign can move neighboring teeth to create space for a dental implant, and treat around existing implants.

Patient Care · November 2, 2024

Can You Safely Eat Burgers with Braces?

Yes, you can eat burgers with braces if you cut them into small pieces and chew carefully. Avoid hard buns and crunchy toppings.

Orthodontics · October 4, 2024

Can I Get Braces Even If My Teeth Are Straight?

Yes, in these 5 cases. Bite issues, jaw misalignment, TMJ, hidden crowding, and grinding.

Meet The Team

Our Team of Orthodontists at Brace Central

Founder · A quarter of a century of experience

Dr. Polina Ingberman, DDS

Founder of Brace Central Orthodontics and Brooklyn Orthodontics with a quarter of a century of experience. She is an NYU College of Dentistry graduate and a Columbia University trained orthodontist, treating children, teens, and adults with braces and Invisalign.

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Orthodontist

Dr. Amalya Igityan, DDS

Board-certified Brooklyn orthodontist trained at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, with a three-year orthodontic residency at Maimonides Medical Center. Treats children, teens, and adults with braces, Invisalign®, and a full range of orthodontic appliances.

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Orthodontist

Dr. Raitzel Bernstein, DDS

Brooklyn-born orthodontist, NYU College of Dentistry graduate with a three-year residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at Maimonides Medical Center. Known for meticulous, compassionate, individualized care.

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Orthodontist · Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

Dr. Ezro Yadgarov, DDS

Board-certified orthodontist (Diplomate, ABO 2025), NYU College of Dentistry graduate with residency training at St. Barnabas Hospital, NY. Treats children, teens, and adults with braces, clear aligners, and orthopedic appliances. Speaks English and Russian.

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