Ask Dr. Gottsegen: "I'm almost 40 - am I too old for braces?"

Absolutely not.

In fact, our staff at Gottsegen Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic recently: the number of adults getting braces has actually jumped 24 percent since 1996! It's true that 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 teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely—to invest in orthodontics. Treatment with New Orleans and Metairie orthodontist Dr. Brad Gottsegen can be successful at any age, and we know that adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful and healthy smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Gottsegen would love to have you visit for a consultation! Please give us a call to set one up!

Have a GREAT rest of the weekend!

At Gottsegen Orthodontics, easy access your account any day, any time

Did you know all our patients at Gottsegen Orthodontics have access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week - all through our website? You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

You may sign up for this convenient service known as Ortho Sesame on our website by clicking the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call at our convenient locations in New Orleans or Metairie if you have any questions about getting started with Ortho Sesame!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the dads who come to our office!

June is National Smile Month! From Gottsegen Orthodontics

With June - also known as National Smile Month - officially upon us, New Orleans and Metairie orthodontist Dr. Brad Gottsegen and team today this might be a good time to remind all of our amazing patients to practice good oral hygiene between your regular visits to our office.

Below are a few simple steps you can take to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Month for many, many more years to come:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Here's a helpful video showing you how to brush with your braces on.
* Floss everyday to thoroughly clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Gottsegen.
* Visit your dentist regularly (usually every six months apart or as recommended).

If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call at either of our two convenient locations. Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!

Dr. Gottsegen and team want to know: What should we blog about this summer?

As the summer approaches, our staff at Gottsegen Orthodontics strive to continue blogging about important topics related to orthodontics and your treatment with New Orleans and Metairie orthodontist Dr. Brad Gottsegen.

To help us continue blogging through the course of the summer, however, we'd like your opinion: What would you like us to focus on our blog over the summer? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask Dr. Gottsegen for a while and just haven't found the time or opportunity? Give us your ideas by posting here or on our Facebook page!

We hope you have a great rest of the day! Enjoy the rest of the weekend!