Brace Central Orthodontics

Care With Braces

Orthodontic Brushing and Flossing

Brush after every meal.

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Step by Step

How to Brush With Braces

  1. Brushing step 1
    Step 1

    Make sure to brush the areas where gums meet your teeth.

  2. Brushing step 2
    Step 2

    Use a toothbrush with a small amount of toothpaste.

  3. Brushing step 3
    Step 3

    Brush every tooth slowly.

  4. Brushing step 4
    Step 4

    Brush above and below your braces, while angling your toothbrush under the wire.

Nightly Habit

Floss to Remove the Plaque Brushing Misses

Floss nightly after brushing to remove the plaque missed by brushing.

  1. Flossing step 1
    Step 1

    Carefully pull waxed floss between the wire and braces.

  2. Flossing step 2
    Step 2

    Floss carefully around the braces.

  3. Flossing step 3
    Step 3

    Floss carefully around the gum area.

  4. Flossing step 4
    Step 4

    Floss around each tooth.

Result

Proper Oral Hygiene

Proper oral hygiene with braces
Proper Oral Hygiene

This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please call our office to discuss your individual needs.

Meet The Team

Our Team of Orthodontists at Brace Central

Dr. Polina Ingberman, DDS, founder of Brace Central Orthodontics

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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Dr. Amalya Igityan, DDS, Brace Central Orthodontics

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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Dr. Raitzel Bernstein, DDS, orthodontist at Brace Central Orthodontics

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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Dr. Ezro Yadgarov, DDS, orthodontist at Brace Central Orthodontics

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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Brooklyn Orthodontist

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best age for a child's first orthodontic evaluation?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first evaluation by age 7. Most kids don't need treatment that early, but catching alignment or bite issues early lets us plan the simplest, shortest treatment later. Our doctors evaluate hundreds of kids a year at this exact stage, the consultation is free and takes about 30 minutes.

Do you treat teens, adults, or both?

Both. We treat kids, teens, and adults with functional appliances, braces, or Invisalign. Adult orthodontics has grown significantly in Brooklyn, and our three orthodontists treat adult cases from simple alignment to full bite correction.

Do you accept insurance and offer payment plans?

Yes on both. We accept most major dental insurance plans that include orthodontic benefits, and our team files the paperwork for you. For the portion not covered by insurance, we offer flexible in-house payment plans spread across the length of treatment, with no interest.

Do you offer free consultations?

Yes. Your first visit at our Coney Island Avenue office is free, whether you're exploring braces, Invisalign, or just want a professional opinion on whether treatment is necessary.

Which Brooklyn neighborhoods do you serve?

Our office is on Coney Island Avenue and we treat patients from across south Brooklyn, the five boroughs, and the tri-state area: Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, Midwood, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Marine Park, and Coney Island. We're a short drive or B/Q train ride from most of south Brooklyn.