With a board certified orthodontist at your service, our dedicated staff will provide highly specialized clinical care in an atmosphere conducive to excellent customer satisfaction, all while treating you like a member of our family. Keeping your comfort and privacy in mind, Always Orthodontics has dedicated treatment rooms for each patient and a gag-free policy, embraced by even the youngest of patients. Utilizing current 3-Dimensional dental technology, the Carestream 3600 scanner quickly and painlessly digitizes your entire mouth in a matter of minutes. Goopy orthodontic impressions are a thing of the past!
No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, however board certification is a voluntary achievement that all orthodontists do not choose to pursue. In order to become board certified, an individual orthodontist is thoroughly interviewed by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate their orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills and judgment. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification process signifies a unique achievementa significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. The process requires the orthodontist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems
Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the orthodontists highest commitment to excellence in orthodontics to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the necessary knowledge base and skills to treat patients to the highest of standards. It exemplifies a practitioners commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. Many orthodontists see it as a demonstration of their dedication to the specialty and the highest level of personal achievement.
Dr. Ava Kamenshchik grew up on Long Island. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree (Summa Cum Laude) at Adelphi University in Garden City, NY and then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. She received many awards throughout her dental school career and was inducted into the selective Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
After dental school, Dr. Ava completed a one year General Practice Residency program affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital, where she learned advanced techniques in crown and bridge work, implant restorations, root canal therapy, pediatric dental care, periodontal and oral surgeries, as well as anesthesia and operating room dentistry. She was then accepted into the highly competitive residency program for orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at Stony Brook University's School of Dental Medicine. During her three years at this program, she was trained in all aspects of orthodontics, including braces for children and adults, Invisalign clear aligner therapy, surgical orthodontics, temporary anchorage devices (TADs), treatment of patients with cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies. She has presented orthodontic cases as well as her research at regional and national orthodontic meetings.
Many of our patients are being successfully treated with 3M Clarity Aligners to straighten their teeth. It is recommended that Clarity Aligners be worn full time (day and night), and must be removed prior to eating and brushing. Keeping your trays clean is very important and should be incorporated into your daily oral hygiene routine. Below you will find some frequently asked questions about your Clarity Aligners.
To place your trays properly, align them with your front teeth and apply gentle pressure in the molar region and press up to hear a click. Try not to bite your aligners into place, as it may weaken them and cause breakage of the trays.
To remove the aligners, start from the back of the mouth, gently pull the edge of the aligners up from the molar region to loosen the trays. Do not start from the front teeth, as it may apply too much pressure.
When aligners are not worn, they should be placed inside their case. Dr. Ava will provide you a case to properly fit your aligners. NEVER wrap them in a tissue, napkin or paper towel, as they may be easily thrown away or misplaced. This will avoid the need to go dumpster-diving for your misplaced aligners!
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newest oldest highest lowestkristina montoro
a year ago
Dr. Ava is always so sweet, knowledgeable and accommodating. Very honest in every way, and always wants the best for her patients. Would definitely reccomend if you're looking for orthodontic treatment
alejandro neyra
2 years ago
The professionalism and friendliness of the team is outstanding.Dr.Ava is very nice and Informative. I have been going to Always Orthodontics for the last 31 months and my teeth look amazing. I believe a Fantastic job deserves a recognition. She most definitely have mine.
chris canino
2 years ago
Such a nice practice. They are so helpful and accommodating. Made my daughter feel safe and always walked out with a smile. I would recommend to everyone and anyone ! The husband and wife working together means so much because they treat you like family.
Andre Giannakopoulos
2 years ago
I brought my son to Dr. Ava just over two years ago for braces and couldn't be more happier with the overall results! I would highly recommend her services. Her office staff is the best, warm and friendly and always accommodating. Such a personal experience makes you feel like you're her only client. She did such a great job fixing my sons smile. His confidence is beaming and he smiles every chance he gets!!!
Kathleen Goldin
2 years ago
Kind, caring, effective and flexible orthodontist! My teeth are looking great 19 weeks into my 3M Clear Aligners. I love working w Dr Ava; she is making a tremendous difference in my health
Neha Motwani
2 years ago
I called Dr Ava for my ten year old daughter who had an issue with her brackets. She saw her that day despite her busy schedule and was so kind to wait for her late on a Friday afternoon. Importantly, my daughter was not even patient of hers at the time. She is kind and gentle, has great bedside manner and we highly recommend her. She even followed up to see how she was doing. Thank you Dr Ava!
Mike C
2 years ago
Great ortho! Highly recommend
Meagan Fastuca
2 years ago
Dr. Ava is extremely kind and attentive to all my needs. She takes the time to answer any questions and listen to concerns. I definitely would recommend AlwaysOrtho!
Nafeez Zia
2 years ago
Dr Ava is very professional and is great with kids. The office is very responsive with appointment scheduling and is a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend this dental practice.
Grace Logan
2 years ago
I'm so thankful I found Always Orthodontics. Dr Ava was great at every step of my journey with braces as an adult and was patient with my anxieties. Joseph was great as well making me feel confident in my choice for a good orthodontist team. Thank you, both! Happy to have gotten my braces off !!
Tay Reyes
2 years ago
This place is highly recommended ever since I started my treatment I felt like Dr. Ava Kamenshchik really took her time to explain the process that I was going to go through step by step. She really makes me feel comfortable and I love how my teeth are coming out so far. She really is making my smile better. Her front staff is amazing and sweet.
Grace Logan
3 years ago
I'm so thankful I found Always Orthodontics. Dr Ava was great at every step of my journey with braces as an adult and was patient with my anxieties. Joseph was great as well making me feel confident in my choice for a good orthodontist team. Thank you, both! Happy to have gotten my braces off !!
Nafeez Zia
3 years ago
Dr Ava is very professional and is great with kids. The office is very responsive with appointment scheduling and is a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend this dental practice.
Tay Reyes
3 years ago
This place is highly recommended ever since I started my treatment I felt like Dr. Ava Kamenshchik really took her time to explain the process that I was going to go through step by step. She really makes me feel comfortable and I love how my teeth are coming out so far. She really is making my smile better. Her front staff is amazing and sweet.
LukeAutomata *
3 years ago
I was referred to Dr. Ava by a friend and I couldn't be happier. From the moment I called the office, I was treated with such kindness and professionalism. The doctor and her staff are amazing people. The office was very clean and neat. Dr. Ava was very knowledgable and extremely patient with me. I felt really comfortable talking to doctor and super confident about the future of my teeth. Thanks to Dr. Ava, I will have a new smile that will last a lifetime
Caroline Rubino
3 years ago
Dr Ava did a great job making my retainers! I loved how everything in her office is digital! Hard to find a Board Certified Orthodontist who not only knows her stuff but is disciplined and super caring about what she does!!
Caroline Rubino
4 years ago
Dr Ava did a great job making my retainers! I loved how everything in her office is digital! Hard to find a Board Certified Orthodontist who not only knows her stuff but is disciplined and super caring about what she does!!
Adalberto Castillo
4 years ago
Easy to find , place nice a clean, staff very friendly, no long waiting.Dr explain all issue very clearly. I'm very satisfied with my visit. From the scale 1 to 10 I'll give you a 10. Thanks Att: MR.A. Castillo
LukeAutomata *
4 years ago
I was referred to Dr. Ava by a friend and I couldn't be happier. From the moment I called the office, I was treated with such kindness and professionalism. The doctor and her staff are amazing people. The office was very clean and neat. Dr. Ava was very knowledgable and extremely patient with me. I felt really comfortable talking to doctor and super confident about the future of my teeth. Thanks to Dr. Ava, I will have a new smile that will last a lifetime
Greg E.
4 years ago
I highly recommend this office and Dr. Ava. I had a great experience- easy to setup an appointment, fair pricing, and I found the professionalism and service to be outstanding. I plan to bring my three children here to get all of their orthodontic work done.
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