posted: Jan. 01, 2025.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Kenneth Alongi included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. Read more

posted: Dec. 25, 2024.

If your teeth don't line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually Read more

posted: Dec. 18, 2024.

According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canals have a success rate of over 95% and in most cases they last a lifetime. There are a few factors that ensure Read more

posted: Dec. 11, 2024.

Most of our patients at Kenneth Alongi will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber Read more

posted: Dec. 04, 2024.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency orthodontic appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more

posted: Nov. 27, 2024.

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more

posted: Nov. 20, 2024.

The team at Kenneth Alongi loves to help adults achieve straighter teeth and a beautiful smile. If you are considering getting braces, here are some things you’ll need to know. Can Read more

posted: Nov. 13, 2024.

Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used, Read more

posted: Nov. 06, 2024.

October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more

posted: Oct. 30, 2024.

Having teeth encased in braces can be discouraging during Halloween. If you or your child has braces, there are certain candies to avoid this holiday season—and in general—while you have Read more

posted: Oct. 23, 2024.

Press Pause If you are getting braces in the near future, it’s very important to see your regular dentist first. That way, any cavities or other dental problems can be treated Read more

posted: Oct. 16, 2024.

A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read more

posted: Oct. 09, 2024.

No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your Read more

posted: Oct. 02, 2024.

What does the month of October mean to you? For people in the northern hemisphere, October is when the weather starts to get a little chilly: heavy jackets might come Read more

posted: Sep. 25, 2024.

Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple Read more

posted: Sep. 18, 2024.

“Shouldn’t that be healthy gums,” you’re thinking? And, of course, you’re correct. Healthy gums are extremely important not only for our dental well-being, but for our overall physical health. But that’s Read more