Drs. Howard Kossoff and Craig Minich will tell you that braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early.
It’s chilly outside, and sometimes nothing satisfies the staff here at Kossoff Orthodontics more than a hot meal. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) winter dish that is sure to delight. Remember, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Kossoff, your Chagrin Falls and Mentor orthodontist, delivers the highest quality orthodontic care in a personalized environment. Our team makes orthodontic treatment fun and enjoyable. Just see what our patients have to say!
Are you brushing and flossing daily properly during your orthodontic treatment? If yes, that’s great! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every 3-to-6 months in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing (and visiting our office, of course). Regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral health, especially during orthodontic treatment.
Trust us when we say Dr. Kossoff and our staff know there are quite a few myths about orthodontics (and orthodontists) floating around these days. But before you buy into those myths, we think you should get the facts! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists set the record straight (no pun intended) and have provided some information that sheds some light on the myths and facts of orthodontics. We encourage you to check them out today!
Happy Halloween! In celebration of National Orthodontic Health Month, Dr. Kossoff and our team would like to share a great braces-friendly Halloween recipe with all of our patients, courtesy of the American Association of Orthodontics, or AAO. This Spooktacular Pumpkin Cake is delicious, and provided that you remember to brush and floss after indulging, this treat will not cause damage to your beautiful smile.
Can you believe October is already upon us? October happens to be National Orthodontic Health Month, and this month-long event is organized by our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.
Dr. Kossoff and his team love getting patient reviews. And lately, Kossoff Orthodontics, serving Chagrin Falls and Mentor, OH and surrounding communities, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials! We thought we'd share some with you today! 
Kossoff Orthodontics, serving Chagrin Falls and Mentor, OH and surrounding areas, has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. Kossoff and team! 
Dr. Kossoff and team understand not everyone enjoys visiting their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about Kossoff Orthodontics that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant office environment? Our friendly staff or Dr. Kossoff?
Dr. Kossoff and staff invite you and your family to join us in celebrating Patient Appreciation Day at Patterson Fruit Farms. We will be hosting Family Fun Fest, an afternoon filled with fun activities! You and your family will have the opportunity to explore the corn maze, play in the haystacks, and take a hayride around the orchards! We hope to see all of our patients at this great event.
When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with Kossoff Orthodontics than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:
At Kossoff Orthodontics, we embrace new technology, whether it is through the innovative orthodontic treatments that we offer, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern offices conveniently located in Chagrin Falls and Mentor, OH.
Keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you'll experience better results and shorter treatment time. Keep plaque at bay with these top ten tips: 
Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at Kossoff Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned and sparkling teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Kossoff can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.
Hey parents! Focusing on your kids' teeth and oral health so much that you're neglecting your own? If you've been thinking wistfully about having your own set of perfect teeth, our staff at Kossoff Orthodontics can help! We are specially trained to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign.
Everyone loves fun facts. They're just so much fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team at Kossoff Orthodontics thought you might enjoy. 
If you recently completed treatment at Kossoff Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Kossoff will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, always provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adapt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed by Dr. Kossoff is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime.
Yes, and that’s part of why it is so effective, says Dr. Kossoff. To find out if Invisalign treatment is right for you, we use basically a three step process. First, we take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look. 
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