


5 Myths & Facts About Orthodontic Care
by Hoskinson1 | Sep 20, 2021 | Fun Orthodontics, Orthodontic Care, Positive Messages
Myths are stories passed down across generations; grandmother to grandson, and subsequently every single one of grandson’s classmates. These tales create a fictitious narrative, which becomes widely understood and believed — this is why when we think of getting...
Back-to-School Tips for Schenectady County Students
by Hoskinson1 | Aug 12, 2021 | Orthodontic Care, Positive Messages, Tips for Parents
Summer 2021 has been one for the books! Between National Ice Cream Month, the warmer weather, a reprieve from COVID-19 restrictions, and getting to see all of our patients’ bright and smiling faces, the Hoskinson Orthodontics team couldn’t have asked for a better...
National Ice Cream Month
by Hoskinson1 | Jul 14, 2021 | Fun Orthodontics, Orthodontic Care, Overall Health, Positive Messages
Did you hear that, orthodontic patients and ice cream lovers? July is National Ice Cream Month (NICM)! And with the blazing summer heat well underway, now is the best time for orthodontic patients to celebrate this perfectly delicious, braces-friendly treat. To kick...
How to Brush & Floss with Braces
by Hoskinson1 | May 20, 2021 | Braces, Orthodontic Care, Positive Messages
Before you know it, your braces will give you a straight, beautiful, and confident smile ‒ but for that to happen, you’ll need to devote more time and attention to your oral care while wearing them. Braces make it easier for plaque and food particles to accumulate and...
How to Love Your Braces This Valentine’s Day
by Hoskinson1 | Feb 10, 2021 | Orthodontic Care, Positive Messages
Some patients love wearing braces and visiting the orthodontist, and others can be less than thrilled about them. Between the metal wires, giving up hard and sticky foods, and devoting a little more time to brushing and flossing each day, patients – young and...