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Orthodontists like Dr. Melissa Roberto recommend a first orthodontic visit and evaluation for your child around the age of seven. We will evaluate your child’s jaw and facial development and make sure that there is enough room in the mouth for the permanent teeth when they arrive. One of the recommendations we might make for…
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If this is your first winter with braces, you might be wondering how to make the best of the holiday season. Dr. Melissa Roberto and our team have some suggestions for happy and healthy holiday smiles. Treat Yourself Winter means tasty holiday treats, and just because you wear braces doesn’t mean you need to step…
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At Rockaway Orthodontics, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Melissa Roberto would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Rockaway, NJ area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the day…
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Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new responsibilities extend to your dental health as well! Braces If you’ve just gotten braces, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. Learning how to brush and…
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