The office of Dr. David Ostreicher wishes you a Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember and honor the men and women lost while serving for our country. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer, and for many folks in Levittown, getting out of town for three days after being cooped up in the classroom or the office spells sweet, sweet relief.

What about you? What are you up to this Memorial Day weekend? Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, or just hitting the great American open roads, we’d like to hear all about it!

Our entire team at the office of David S. Ostreicher DDS MS MPH wishes you a happy, safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

7 Reasons To Straighten Your Teeth, the NEW book by Dr. David Ostreicher

While your eyes may be your window to the world, your smile is the world's window to you! A nice smile, with straight teeth, has a big impact on how others perceive your personality and your attractiveness. People with a bright, straight smile demonstrate high self-worth, and radiate confidence. Millions of adults, teenagers and children have improved their lives by straightening their teeth. Today, with high-tech braces and nearly invisible Invisalign, you can comfortably straighten your teeth and have that spectacular smile that you always wanted.

You can learn a lot more about the importance of having straight teeth in Dr. Ostreicher's latest book, 7 Reasons To Straighten Your Teeth, now available on Amazon.com. Dr. Ostreicher has lectured worldwide, has published dozens of articles and has appeared on national television on several occasions. Dr. Ostreicher's first book, Brush Your Teeth! and other simple ways to stay young and healthy is also available at Amazon.com.

Imagining your life with Invisalign® at the office of David S. Ostreicher, DDS, MS, MPH

Are you wondering what Invisalign treatment is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities? Will it slur your speech? Will people know you're in treatment? You're not alone in your concerns! Dr. Ostreicher and our team thought we’d share this list of questions and answers for anyone pondering Invisalign treatment at the office of David S. Ostreicher, DDS, MS, MPH.

How exactly does Invisalign work?

Using 3-D computer imaging technology, Invisalign creates a series of custom-made, clear aligners exclusively for your teeth, based on the treatment plan that we specify for you. Each aligner moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about two weeks, then replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved.

Will I experience pain during treatment?

Most people experience temporary discomfort for a few days after a new aligner is placed. This feeling of pressure is normal and is a sign that Invisalign is working by sequentially moving your teeth to their final destination.

Can other people see that I'm in treatment?

One of the benefits of Invisalign is that the aligners are clear. You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing.

Can I smoke during treatment?

We discourage smoking while wearing the aligners as they may become discolored.

Are there any foods I shouldn’t eat while in treatment?

You can eat normally during the entire course of treatment. One of the advantages of Invisalign is that the aligners are removable. Simply take the aligners out before each meal, brush when you're finished eating, then reinsert the aligners afterward.

What about chewing gum?

We recommend removing your aligners for all meals and snacks, as gum and other chewy substances can stick to the aligners.

How often must I wear my aligners?

Aligners should be worn all day, except when eating, brushing, and flossing.

Will my speech be affected by the aligners?

As with any orthodontic treatment, aligners may temporarily affect your speech. If this does happen, your tongue will adjust within a day or two and your speech should return to normal.

How do I clean my aligners?

The best way to clean your aligners is by brushing and rinsing them in lukewarm water.
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How often must I visit Dr. Ostreicher's office during treatment?

For most patients, visits every 4-6 weeks are frequent enough for us to determine that your treatment is progressing properly. Dr. Ostreicher will provide you with a specific schedule that supports your individual treatment plan.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, just ask Dr. Ostreicher the next time you’re in for an appointment. Or, you may post your question on our Facebook page!

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!

Did you know the month of May is designated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? In 1983, President Ronald Reagan encouraged Americans to incorporate more physical activity into their lives, and the reminder is even more significant in this day and age, as kids everywhere are distracted more and more by television, social networking and video games. Kids living an active lifestyle can improve their health, productivity and overall well-being, and best of all? It doesn’t have to take a lot of time!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has provided these public health guidelines for your convenience. The guidelines call for children and teens to exercise for at least one hour each day of moderate intensity physical activity (such as playing sports or brisk walking) or one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous activity (jogging, dancing and jumping rope).

At the office of David S. Ostreicher DDS MS MPH, we always encourage our patients to stay fit by exercising or participating in sports. However, we want to remind you to always wear a mouth guard or other forms of facial protection when playing sports. To learn more about how often your child should exercise, we recommend you check out this series of helpful articles about kids and exercise, courtesy of our friends at KidsHealth.org.