What is your New Year’s Resolution?

The 2010 holiday season is upon us, and our team at Bronsky Orthodontics would like to wish all our patients and their families the merriest of holidays and best wishes for the New Year.

We thought we’d ask: what was memorable about 2010 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2011? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

Have a safe and happy New Year, from all of us at Bronsky Orthodontics!

Season’s Greetings from Bronsky Orthodontics

In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as the team at Bronsky & TriBeCa Orthodontics reflects on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2010? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays. Stay warm!

Smile wider, live longer, from Bronsky Orthodontics

Folks with big smiles may actually live than those who don’t, according to a March 2010 study at Michigan’s Wayne State University. We have known for quite some time that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, but researchers at the university did something quite interesting: they looked at photos of 230 ball-players who began their careers in baseball prior to 1950 and studied their smile intensity (ranging from big smile, no smile or partial smile). The players' smile ratings were compared with data from deaths that occurred from 2006 through 2009. The researchers then took into account other factors that impact life longevity, including body mass index, career length and even college attendance.

The results? Researchers found that players who weren't smiling in the photos died at the average age of 72.9 years. Players with partial smiles lived to be 75. Those with big smiles, however, lived on average to be 79.9 years old.

The take-away from the new study? Smile now, smile often and you might just live longer! Have you been perfecting your smile by visiting Bronsky Orthodontics? If not, give us a call!

A Word on Dental X-Rays and Their Safety

You may have noticed the article in the New York Times a few weeks back entitled "Radiation Worries for Children in Dentists’ Chairs". The article discusses the use of x-rays and radiation in dental and orthodontic offices. Newer technologies, such as the 3D CT machines, are touted as safer, but as this article suggests, there are emerging concerns regarding their safety.

FIRST AND FOREMOST--- We do NOT own or use the 3-D CT x-ray machines in our office! While the Cone Beam (3-D CT) X-Ray units are very helpful in certain situations, we only own and operate the LOWEST DOSAGE/HIGHEST RESOLUTION standard digital orthodontic radiographs that exist today. Our PlanMeca X-Ray machines (manufactured outside of Helsinki, Finland) are so well designed that patients don’t even need a lead X-Ray shield (though we use the shields regardless). Safety, comfort, and exemplary results are our main concerns and we are proud to say that our concern for our patients and their radiographic (X-Ray) safety has already been woven into our treatment systems. NO NEED TO WORRY—we are ON IT and always have been. Please feel free to call us with any questions or concerns, we are happy to help!

Bronsky Orthodontics, reminding you to protect your mouth this fall

Let’s face it: sports-related injuries are common among children, let alone teens with braces. In a 2009 survey, the American Association of Orthodontists discovered that 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports. That’s why we at Bronsky Orthodontics are helping spread the word that many facial sports injuries can be prevented simply by reminding your kids to wear mouth guards. In addition, the AAO has provided the following tips for keeping your kids safe on the field this fall. Please remind them to:

• Wear mouth guards during contact sports
• Wear a helmet
• Stretch before and after a game or practice
• Wear protective eye wear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be observant—even as a spectator

All of these can reduce injuries. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Be sure to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements our team at Bronsky Orthodontics are trying to achieve.

Give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment or ask us on Facebook!

Enjoy the long Thanksgiving weekend!

This Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for?

With Thanksgiving approaching, we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to thank all of our patients and their families, our referring doctors and patients, and our own families for all their support, encouragement and help throughout the year! It took many years to build Bronsky Orthodontics and TriBeCa Orthodontics to be what they are now and we strive to keep giving back to our community to thank them for their participation in making us the best practice in the New York City area.

We hope everyone takes out the time this year to spend Thanksgiving with their families and friends ---we consider you our family and we feel blessed to know you. Deepest Wishes for a wonderful Holiday from all of us at Bronsky Orthodontics and TriBeCa Orthodontics!!

What do you enjoy most about fall?

It’s fall here for us at Bronsky Orthodontics, and now that Halloween is passed, we bet you and your families have begun to make plans for Thanksgiving.

Today we wanted to ask you, our wonderful patients, "How are you spending your time this fall?" Our team would love to hear about your favorite places for eating, shopping, and entertainment across Manhattan. We are interested in learning about what makes your community “yours.”

Feel free to post your responses on our Facebook page, or give us a call!

Relax, You're at Bronsky Orthodontics!

At Bronsky Orthodontics and TriBeCa Orthodontics we have the best orthodontists and staff in the New York City area. All three of our orthodontists have exceptional educational history and upbeat, caring and devoted personalities (as well as pony tails). Our rock and roll atmosphere helps to keep our patients at ease at each visit and our iPads maintain our paperless/green ideals as well as provide entertainment for our patients.

We provide a friendly and hospitable environment from the moment our patients check-in with our scheduling coordinators all the way to their adjustment appointments with our certified clinical assistants and orthodontists. Dr. Bronsky’s extra education in dental deformities helps span our practices knowledge and abilities to handle all patient behaviors and structural disharmonies. The love that Dr. Bronsky, Dr. Matos and Dr. Moon share for orthodontics is proven in their every day camaraderie to give each patient the best care available in New York!

Oh, and don’t forget to take some organic chocolate chip cookies on your way out.

The Importance of Oral Care

Daily oral care is a very important routine each day. Patients that are undergoing orthodontic treatment should be even more diligent with their oral care routine not only to make their mouth’s healthier but also to help make treatment move faster. We always suggest that each patient flosses at least once per day and brushes 2 to 3 times per day. For patients with retainers we also suggest that the retainers are cleaned with liquid soap and water every night or every morning to avoid bacterial buildup.

To help aid our patients with their best flossing and brushing techniques, we have added several YouTube videos that show animations of the appropriate oral hygiene techniques. These can be found by visiting our YouTube link on our website.

Our new Backstage Pass program was developed to reward our patients for practicing excellent oral hygiene and compliance throughout treatment. Patients can receive reward points for attending their 6 month oral hygiene appointments and dental exams, properly wearing their prescribed appliances (headgear or elastics as requested), maintaining clean and healthy gums (result from brushing and flossing) and much more!

We cannot over-emphasize the importance of maintaining healthy gums and teeth during and after orthodontic treatment to allow for a long-lasting, stable, and healthy mouth and body.

October is National Dental Hygiene Month!

October is not only Breast Cancer Awareness month and the National Orthodontic Health Month but its also National Dental Hygiene Month. We want to remind our patients to return to their dentist’s office for their scheduled oral hygiene (dental cleaning) appointments regardless of your orthodontic status. Hygiene appointments allow the hygienist to do a deep cleaning to help wash away bacteria that can accumulate in the mouth. At many hygiene appointments, radiographs (X-rays) may also be taken to help dental practitioners check for cavities or other underlying issues.

So if you haven’t seen your hygienist in a while, give them a call and schedule a cleaning to get a healthier mouth and body. Do it for the “health” of it!

Braces-Friendly Halloween Recipes Every Person Will Love

We all know Halloween is just around the corner and as much as we love the holiday we have to remind our patients to avoid chewy/sticky candy. If you are having a sweet teeth check out our “Recipes” section of the website so that you can create some of your own treats or just stop on by for a chocolate chip cookie in the reception area.

Here are a few fun recipes for all of you chocolate, Jello, apple, or peanut butter lovers.

Many treats can cause havoc for trick-or-treaters with braces. These treats can potentially cause damage that may prolong treatment. This is why the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is providing tips for trick-or-treaters with braces. Learn about which treats are friendlier to braces and which ones should be avoided. A few sweets can be okay occasionally, provided that the orthodontic patient remembers to brush and floss after eating. Below are guidelines for orthodontic patients so that they can enjoy the holiday and still be on pace to achieve their healthy, beautiful smiles.

Braces-Friendly Treats

In general, orthodontic patients should look for foods that are soft and easy to chew. Soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolates Peanut butter cups Milk shakes Gelatin Peeled, thinly sliced apples Ice cream.


Treats To Avoid

In general, orthodontic patients should avoid treats that are sticky, hard, chewy or crunchy. Caramel Nuts (including candies that contain nuts) Licorice, jellybeans or taffy Hard pretzels Bubblegum Candy corn Lollipops Popcorn (including un-popped kernels) Taco chips Ice.

The AAO encourages orthodontic patients to consult with their orthodontist if they have specific questions or concerns pertaining to the types of foods that they should avoid.

Here Comes the Good Stuff!

Now that you know the dos and don'ts, here are some fantastic recipes, courtesy of the AAO, perfect not only for the child with braces, but EVERY child! That way, no one will feel left out this Halloween, and your party will be a monster success!

PUMPKIN PATCH BROWNIES

Ingredients: 1 box of favorite instant brownie mix 1 bag candy pumpkins 1 tube green decorating gel 1 tube orange decorating gel

Directions: Follow brownie mix package directions and bake in a 9" by 13" pan. Cool for 20 minutes; remove from dish.

To create a pumpkin patch, place pumpkin candies one inch apart all over surface. Draw lines (vines) with green gel and accent with orange gel as desired.

SCARY JIGGLERS*

Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups boiling water (Do not add cold water.) 2 pkg. gelatin (any flavor, but we recommend Orange, Grape or Lime for Halloween) Halloween shape cookie cutters - If serving to small children, perhaps consider using smaller cookie cutters to make bites more manageable.

Directions: Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl 3 minutes until completely dissolved. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until firm (gelatin does not stick to finger when touched). Dip bottom of pan in warm water about 15 seconds. Cut into 24 decorative shapes using 2-inch cookie cutters, making sure to cut all of the way through the gelatin to the bottom of the pan. Remove from pan. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
DO NOT swallow scary jigglers whole.

*Adapted from the Kraft Foods Kitchen

APPLES AND SPICE COBBLER*

Ingredients: 4-6 large Granny Smith, MacIntosh or other tart, firm apples 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 10 inch round layer of pie crust (store bought is fine) 1-2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. In a small bowl, combine the sugars, salt, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices and the dry ingredients together, then sprinkle in the vanilla extract and toss one more time. Pour the apples into a buttered round cake pan or pie pan, pat the surface as level as possible and dot with butter. Unroll the chilled pie dough onto a floured work surface and cut out a face like you would on a Jack-o-lantern, removing the excess dough where you cut out the eyes, nose and mouth. Carefully roll the dough up onto a rolling pin and unroll it over the apple filling. Brush the dough lightly with milk and sprinkle with additional 2 tablespoons of sugar. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until apples are tender and bubbling through the holes in the crust and crust is golden browned. Serve warm by spooning out a portion with a large serving spoon into dessert bowls and top with whipped cream or ice cream. Makes 4-6 servings.

*Courtesy of Celebrity Pastry Chef Gale Gand

PEANUT BUTTER EYEBALLS*

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, completely softened 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 1/2 cups toasted rice cereal (like Rice Krispies) 12 ounces of white chocolate 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Food coloring - two colors

Directions: Combine the butter, powdered sugar, and peanut butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until well combined. (If you have no mixer, this can be done by hand). Then mix in the toasted rice cereal. Using your hands, form into 1/2-ounce balls (the size of a large marble) and refrigerate until firm (about 1 hour). Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt, adding vegetable oil partway through. After all chocolate is melted, stir until smooth. Dip the balls, one at a time into the melted white chocolate mix, using a fork to roll them around so they are entirely coated then remove them from the chocolate and set on a waxed paper lined sheet pan. Chill to set up about 30 minutes. Separate remaining white chocolate into two bowls and add 1-2 drops of food coloring each to tint each bowl a different color. Reheat chocolate if necessary and, using a small spoon, place a dollop of the colored chocolate on the eyeball to make an iris. Use a smaller drop of the contrasting color for the pupil. Let the chocolate set, place balls in individual mini muffin papers and serve. Makes 36 balls.

*Courtesy of Celebrity Pastry Chef Gale Gand

The Importance of Straight Teeth

The importance of straight teeth goes beyond cosmetics. With straight teeth and a correct bite, each patient has a healthier body and a brighter smile. It has been proven that a healthy mouth aids in the long term maintenance of a healthy body and also prevents infections and other mouth related issues such as periodontal disease and decay. Mouth related problems have also been shown to play a role in both heart disease and diseases of the brain (such as Alzheimers and Dementia). Many adults are unaware that straight teeth result in a healthier bite, gums, and bones. Orthodontics helps to provide more ideal oral infrastructure, thereby making the body healthier from the inside out!

Questions? Ask us by leaving a comment here, or calling our office!

Halloween Treats with Braces

Halloween is the holiday of candy and more candy -- which can wreak havoc for those kids (and adults) with braces. Does this mean your ghoulish evening must be treat-free if you or your kids have braces? No way! Check out these braces-friendly tips, tricks and recipes.

HALLOWEEN FOODS TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE BRACES

Generally any sticky, hard, chewy or crunchy foods should be limited or avoided. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends avoiding: caramel, nuts, licorice, jelly beans, hard pretzels, bubble gum, candy corn, lollipops, taco chips and ice. An off-limits treat now and then is acceptable but be sure to brush and floss afterwards and when it comes to hard, crunchy items, chew lightly.

HALLOWEEN FOODS YOU CAN EAT IF YOU HAVE BRACES

Soft, easy-to-chew foods are acceptable Halloween treats. The American Association of Orthodontics suggests: melt-in-your-mouth-chocolates, peanut butter cups, milk shakes, gelatin, ice cream and sliced apples.

BRUSH AND FLOSS

You don’t want your dental health to be a scary affair, so be sure to brush and floss after your Halloween outings. This will dislodge any candy and other foods stuck in the braces (and is just good dental hygiene you should practice daily).

DENTAL-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN RECIPES

Spider Bites
These creepy cookies are as fun to eat as they are to set out for hauntingly hungry guests. This recipe is adapted from The Braces Cookbook by Pamela Waterman. The spider legs are made from licorice; check with your orthodontist to see if these cookies are appropriate for your family.

Ingredients:
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 package black rope licorice, cut into thin 1-inch pieces
• 1 small tube of white (or color of choice) frosting
• Toothpicks

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine shortening, sugar, water and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add eggs and blend.
3. Slowly mix in flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder at low speed. Drop tablespoon helpings of mixture onto ungreased cookie sheets and roll each helping into a ball.
4. Bake for 9 minutes. Let cookies cool for about 10 minutes.
5. Using a toothpick, create four small holes in either side of each cookie, then push one end of a piece of the cut licorice into each hole, creating the “legs” of the spider.
6. Once all eight legs are in place, create eyes or decorate at will using the white frosting.

DENTAL-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN RECIPES

Slimy Lime Punch
Make sure to use a very large bowl or a saucepan with high sides when making this frothy mixture — the meringue powder will really foam up when you start whisking. This slimy recipe was adapted from Parents Magazine.

Ingredients:
• 2 tubes red decorating gel
• Powdered lemonade mix - to make 2 quarts
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon meringue powder
• 2 liters seltzer water
• 10 drops green food coloring
• 4 drops yellow food coloring
• 1 peeled and sliced orange
• 1 lime, sliced into 1/8-inch slices
• 1 pint fresh raspberries

Directions:
1. Squeeze red gel down the inside of 12 small, clear glasses. Let dry for about 10 minutes.
2. In an extra-large bowl, combine lemonade mix, sugar and meringue powder. Slowly pour in seltzer, whisking continually until combined.
3. Stir in green and yellow food coloring. Add sliced fruit and berries for color. Pour punch into glasses and serve.


Pumpkin Cookie Pops
Pumpkin shaped cookies on a stick are a nice change from the usual cookie treat. This cookie pops recipe is adapted from www.pumpkinnook.com.

Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup canned or fresh cooked pumpkin
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 20 wooden sticks (tongue depressors or Popsicle sticks work best)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer beat the butter, brown sugar and orange zest. Add the pumpkin, egg yolk and vanilla, and blend.
3. Gradually add the flour and spices. Mix with your hands to create a soft dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Divide dough into two portions. Roll out each piece to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into pumpkin shapes with cookie cutters.
5. Place on ungreased baking sheet and securely insert a wooden stick into the bottom half of each pumpkin cookie.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Decorate with your favorite frosting and Halloween décor.

For more dental-friendly information, visit http://braces.org/nohm/.

The Importance of Continuing Education at Bronsky Orthodontics

Dr. Bronsky, his Office Manager, Diana, Treatment Coordinator, Janessa, and Scheduling Coordinator, Heather have recently taken a series of courses on optimizing the patient experience at our offices. At this three day series of courses in Washington, DC, the seminars focused on efficiency in the office setting, enhancing communication systems with our patients and their doctors, implementation of full staff training programs to stay on the leading edge of technology and all that it has to offer an orthodontic practice.

Specifically, we gleaned useful information on making our website and associated systems (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube) to aid in patient communication and education. We are happy to say that in a few short months since these seminars, we are on course and enjoying the implementation of all that we learned!

It is our goal to pass the value of continuing education courses like these to our patients in the form of superb orthodontic treatment!

Cadent IOC iRecord Scanning Demonstration.mp4

1971 How a Tooth Moves Cartoon

Exploring NYC with Bronsky Orthodontics

We feel blessed to have two great locations to conveniently serve our patients. So this week, we thought it would be fun to highlight all the places to see after your next appointment at either of our offices. Be sure to share with us any other destinations you think we may have missed!

When you come to visit our Uptown Park Avenue location, in one day you can stop by the Regency Hotel for the best breakfast in Manhattan, run over to Barneys to pick up a quick outfit for the weekend, run, walk or lounge in Central Park to take a break, stop by the Apple store to buy a new iPod or iPad, walk across the street to the Plaza Hotel for high tea in the afternoon, then stop at Tiffany’s to buy a gift for a loved one or yourself and don’t forget to make reservations for a fancy bite of pasta at Gino’s Italian restaurant before you go to a show!

If you stop by our TriBeCa location, you can wakeup to the best coffee and breakfast in downtown at Kaffee 1668, plan for lunch at the fabulous Tribeca Grill or walk to the famous Odeon restaurant if you are in the mood to walk on the French side. We always suggest you walk down Wall Street to see how the stock market is doing, pay your respects to the World Trade Center, have some dinner in the nice cobble stone Meatpacking District and then head over to SOHO so that you can shop until you drop.

Announcing A New Section of our Website- "Encore"

At Bronsky Orthodontics and TriBeCa Orthodontics, we consider our patients and their families as part of our Practice’s extended family. We are proud to announce a new section of our website entitled “Encore” which is a place for patients and their families to post links to their businesses in an effort to outwardly show our support and wishes for continued success!

Please email Janessa@BronskyOrthodontics.com with any links that you would like posted on our website or if you would like to post our link on your website. We look forward to adding you to our family of links!

September Update from Bronsky Orthodontics of Park Avenue & TriBeCa

We are looking forward to jumping into September so we can unveil our new Rewards Program for all of our patients. Each patient will receive their own Bronsky/TriBeCa Orthodontics card, and will receive points for treatment participation. We can't wait to roll out this program, and are happy to reward patients for their great compliance with treatment, office support and devotion. We will keep you posted, and in the meantime so follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and right here on our blog!

Bronsky Orthodontics Team Spotlight- Bora

We have a great team here at Bronsky Orthodontics/TriBeCa Orthodontics, and every once in a while, we like to put the spotlight on a team member who has done an exceptional job. This week, we wanted to highlight Bora Oh Gain, Certified Orthodontic Assistant:

Bora has worked diligently with Dr. Bahn Yah Moon to make our office ordering systems more efficient and to make sure that we are always stocked with all of the materials that we need to practice efficiently and to deliver the best orthodontic care in New York City!! Bora has spearheaded the use of better suppliers with acceptable ethics/business practices and who take special care to be proper stewards of the environment. Bora works continuously on refining our systems and digs up refreshing ideas as to how to run our patient treatments more efficiently with greater comfort for the patients.

We at Bronsky Orthodontics/TriBeCa Orthodontics salute Bora Oh Gaing for her efforts to make us the most caring orthodontic practice in the area.

Join Us On Our Social Networks!

At Bronsky Orthodontics, We value the relationships we have developed with our patients, and we enjoy working with you and your family. Now with the internet, it makes it even easier to connect and build relationships with our patients online. We have expanded our social networks and would love for you to view us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

• Learn about news at our office or find information about orthodontics here our blog

• “Like” our practice and view our photos on Facebook

• View our videos on YouTube

• Follow Us On Twitter


Feel free to ask us a question on these networks, leave a comment on your experience at our practice, or refer us to a friend!

We look forward to hearing from you!

--Dr. Bronsky & Team

Five Reasons to Schedule Your Consultation This Summer!

Summer is nearly over, but there is still time to schedule your initial consultation at Bronsky Orthodontics! We thought it would be fun to create a list of all the reasons why getting started in the summer makes sense. Feel free leave a comment with any other reasons you can think of!

1. Since many people are away during the summertime, our schedule is more flexible so that we can better accommodate their schedule.

2. May be easier on the patient to start orthodontic treatment in the summer, so by Fall, when many patients head back to school, they are adjusted to any new appliances.

3. Getting braces makes a good excuse to have ice cream, which is also a perfect summer time treat!

4. What time is better than the present, many times people postpone seeing the orthodontist because they have upcoming events but the sooner they start with the orthodontist, even to just have a consultation and understand their treatment options, the sooner they will complete treatment.

5. Orthodontics is a very important to creating a healthier bite, teeth, gums and bones for the future. It is always important to see the orthodontist as soon as is recommended by your dentist, to ensure you maintain the highest level of dental and physical health!

Meet Dr. Matos

An honor student, Dr. Matos attended NYU for his undergraduate and graduate studies. Then he earned his post-doctoral certificate in Orthodontics from Boston University’s Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry.

Dentistry has become a family business – his brother is an oral surgeon, his sister is a pediatric dentist and his wife is a periodontist. Orthodontics is something he wanted to do all his life: "I remember being impressed by my orthodontist when I was a child. Even then, I liked the conservative nature of orthodontics: full-mouth reconstruction using existing materials – the teeth. I think of it as healthful and green." Speaking of green, his house is outfitted with an extensive solar array, providing clean and renewable energy to his and neighboring houses.

Dr. Matos enjoys spending time with his wife, Vicky, and children: Sofia, Theodora and John. He enjoys gardening and landscaping at his Long Island home. He has maintained his family’s tradition of winemaking with his father and siblings at his parent’s house in New Jersey; brewing beer is another pastime. Restoring his antique car and music are also in the mix.

His soundtrack? Classic rock'n'roll, old-school rap and jazz.

Meet Dr. Moon

Dr. Moon believes in living in the moment. Whether it is work, downtime or school – she attended Cornell University for her bachelor’s, the University of Michigan for her master’s and NYU for her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree – she wants to make every minute count.

Her thoughtful approach fits perfectly with that of the practice – Dr. Bronsky was one of her attendings at Cornell Medical Center – and translates to her patients as well. "I try to treat my patients the way I would like to be treated," she says. "It’s important to make them comfortable. I think it really makes a difference."

But the thing that attracted her to orthodontics is her mind. "I’m analytical by nature," she says. "I like the thought process behind my work. All the tools are there – it’s my job to come up with the solution."

Music is viewed similarly. "I love that every time you listen to a song, you pick up on different things. I am fascinated by how all the different instruments and voices come together to make the whole feel and sound of a song."

Much like a beautifully orchestrated smile.

We are online!

Hey guys... we are now on Facebook, Twitter and Blog! Follow us and we will keep you updated on what is going on in the office!
Let us know what you are up to this summer :-)

Meet Dr. Bronsky

Dr. Mark Bronsky Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Trinity College with a Bachelor of Science/Honors in Biology. While at Trinity, Dr. Bronsky participated in endocrinology research, studying the effects of various steroid hormones on brain development. During his time at Trinity, Dr. Bronsky played Junior Varsity LaCrosse, was an ad-hoc producer of a U2 concert, and was a semi-finalist in the Rhodes Scholarship competition.

Dr. Bronsky graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry as salutatorian with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and was inducted into the National Dental Honor Society. He continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, where he earned a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Endocrinology. Portions of his master's thesis were published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral and the Journal of Endocrinology.

Since 1990, Dr. Bronsky has served as Clinical Attending and Lecturer in Orthodontics at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Mount Sinai Medial Center, Beth Israel Medical Center, and St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center.

Outside of the office, Dr. Bronsky loves being a dad; hiking, biking, ice skating, skiing, or enjoying a game of baseball with his sons Jack and Mick. Dr. Bronsky draws inspiration from rock & roll music and his official soul mate, Jodi, who is a perfect match for him right down to her top ten rock album picks!