Part Three: A Historic Review of Extraction Orthodontic Treatment
An overview of extraction orthodontic treatment philosophies from a historic perspective as well as new concepts of reopening spaces.
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DR. WHITNEY
WHITNEY R. MOSTAFIZ, BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHODONTIST
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Oct 14, 20238 min read
All About Palatal Expansion! Adult Orthodontics Considerations - Part Two
Part Two Adult Orthodontic Treatment Considerations focuses on traditional orthodontic rapid palatal expanders as well as novel approaches.
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drwhitneyortho
May 8, 20238 min read
All About the AGGA and More! Adult Orthodontics Considerations - Part One
On March 1, 2023 , CBS News with Kaiser Health News published an exposé on the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA). Numerous...
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drwhitneyortho
Jan 13, 20215 min read
What Happens to Your Body When You Wear a Mask?!
For months, I had been meaning to investigate the physiological changes that long-term mask wearing may have on our bodies. For the...
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drwhitneyortho
Nov 8, 202014 min read
Tongue-Ties, Oh My!
I’ve decided to focus on the TONGUE for the purpose of this post. I recognize that the tongue is a crucial muscle that lends to both...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Apr 28, 20205 min read
New York City’s Dental Organizations Mobilize Grassroots PPE Donation Initiative
This article I wrote along with my colleagues and friends Dr. Lauren Levi and Gillian Gerstley was published last week with the NYCDS and...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Mar 11, 20205 min read
Calm, Clean, & Collected: Thoughts on COVID-19 Infection Control
We can’t hide from the paranoia and hysteria. The air smells pre-apocalyptic. The ripple effects of fear may be worse than this virus...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Oct 14, 20198 min read
Breastfeeding and Dental Health: Benefits, Risks and Challenges
It feels like everyone’s got an opinion and personal outlook regarding breastfeeding. While many are very open and accepting of your...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Jun 12, 20196 min read
Oral Health & the Pregnant Patient
As an orthodontist in my final weeks of pregnancy, I felt it fitting to round up some information regarding oral healthcare and...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Nov 22, 20182 min read
Healthy Bites for the Holidays!
With the holiday season in sight, it’s time to hone in on some baking skills for the most important food group – dessert! Healthful...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Jun 27, 20188 min read
Exploring the Blood Type Diet - Part Three
To conclude this series on Blood Type diets, I plan to summarize how each blood type group best responds to various conditions and/or diseas
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Apr 19, 20188 min read
Exploring the Blood-Type Diet: Part Two
Last month I introduced concepts of the blood type diet and delved into the Type O Blood-type. Here is a refresh and of a breakdown of...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Mar 15, 20186 min read
Exploring the Blood-Type Diet: Part One
Just a few months ago I ate steak for the first time in about 10 years AND I didn't get sick. It was a lean cut, well-proportioned and...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Dec 30, 20173 min read
Kick off the New Year with a Healthy Smile! Why Oral Health should be Part of your New Year’s Resolu
As we approach the beginning of the new year, it is customary to prepare a mental (or literal) list of aspirations. What are some of the...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Oct 26, 20174 min read
Interceptive Orthodontics 101 - Part 4: Diet/Lifestyle & Prevention
For the final part of this interceptive orthodontics series, I would like to discuss several lifestyle practices that can encourage ideal...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Aug 10, 20174 min read
Interceptive Ortho Part 3: Habit Control
For part three of this series, I will be discussing interventional orthodontics to control habits such as thumb sucking, finger biting...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Jun 29, 20176 min read
Interceptive Orthodontics 101 - Part Two
Next in this mini-series I would like to discuss the “orthopedic” aspect of orthodontics, which entails growth modification. There are...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
May 29, 20177 min read
Interceptive Orthodontics 101 - Part One
For this series, I’m going to discuss Interceptive Orthodontics. What that means is early interventional orthodontic treatment or Phase 1...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Mar 14, 20173 min read
Meditation: Self-Awareness, Acceptance and Fresh Beginnings
I recently attended a talk led by Dr. Paul Fleischman, psychiatrist and Vipassana meditation teacher, entitled "Meditation – A Path...
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Dr. Whitney Mostafiz
Feb 8, 20178 min read
All About Aromatherapy - Mind & Body Medicine
One year ago I sustained a minor injury to my neck in a very technical fitness class – surprisingly it was not dental-related although my...
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