Originally a native of Venezuela, Dr. Angie came to the United States to learn English when she was only 17 years old. Despite being in a foreign land without any family, Dr. Angie elected to pursue a greater vision and attended Florida International University. After conducting extensive research and graduating at the top of her class, Dr. Angie received her Bachelor of Science as a double major in Chemistry and Biology. Dr. Angie continued her studies at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine (NSU), where she met Dr. Cohen! While in dental school on rotation in the Special Needs and Pediatric unit, she immediately realized that becoming a Pediatric Dentist was her true passion.

After graduation from dental school, Dr. Angie completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at St. Christophers Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Her extensive training provided further expertise in treating young patients with a wide range of needs including but not limited to: dental anxiety, special needs, rare genetic disorders, cancer, autism and behavioral disorders. Dr. Angie is Board Certified and a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also involved in several professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and New York Dental Society.

Dr. Yoni Cohen grew up in Yorktown Heights, NY. After graduating from Yorktown High School, he attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, where he played Division 1 Mens Lacrosse and was team captain. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Dr. Cohen continued his studies at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale. While at NSU, Dr. Cohen remained ranked at the top of his graduating class and received numerous honors and awards including being inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Aside from the distinctions received, the greatest honor was meeting his wife Dr. Angie they were classmates! They both received their Doctorates of Dental Medicine.

Following his graduation from dental school, Dr. Cohen began his migration back up north to Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. Dr. Cohen completed his speciality training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics as well as obtained a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology. He remains very involved in the local community and he is involved in several professional organizations including the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and New York Dental Society.

Outside of the office, Dr. Cohen enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, and dog. His greatest joys in life are being with his family, traveling, hiking, watching sports, and remaining active in the local lacrosse community.

Dr. Anushka Prabhu, a native of Plainsboro, NJ comes from a family of dentists. However, she discovered her interest in dentistry after volunteering in the local hospital clinic during high school. She enjoyed the artistry required to make a beautiful smile. She thus began her educational path. Dr. Anushka graduated Magna Cum Laude from Binghamton University where she majored in Biology and minored in Africana studies.

After enduring the frigid winters of Upstate New York, Dr. Anushka moved to sunny Florida to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. At Nova Southeastern University, she enrolled in a dual degree program where she pursued her dental degree during the day and her masters in public health at night.

It was during her community rotations in local elementary schools where she realized she wanted to continue her training and specialize in pediatric dentistry. She loved chatting with kids, making them feel comfortable in the dental chair while also teaching them how to keep their teeth healthy for the rest of their lives.

Missing her four seasons and her winter sports, Dr. Anushka moved to The Bronx to continue her education at Jacobi Hospital. There, she learned techniques to treat children of all ages and people with special health care needs.

Invisalign is the brand name for a set of aligners that patients can remove to eat and brush their teeth. Theyre also clear, making it possible to disguise orthodontic treatment. Clear and metal braces, the more traditional options, involve placing brackets on the teeth and connecting them together with wire. The difference is the type of brackets used. All types of braces place pressure on the teeth to move into the desired position.

Treatment with Invisalign involves receiving a set of clear plastic aligners to last the duration of your treatment time. After Dr. Yoni Cohen fits you with the first aligner, you wear it for approximately two weeks before exchanging it for the next aligner in the set. Our dental laboratory in Yorktown Heights creates the set of aligners after receiving specific information about your teeth, gums, and jaws from your dentist. Each aligner gets you just a bit closer to your goal of attractive and properly aligned teeth.

You should plan to wear your aligners from Invisalign all the time except when eating or brushing your teeth. Even though you can remove them whenever you want to, doing so only extends the total time that you must wear them. Be sure to clean each Invisalign clear aligner to avoid the possibility of introducing bacteria back into your mouth. Its also important to exercise caution when wearing the aligners to prevent them from breaking.

As the oldest form of orthodontic treatment, braces made from metal still work very well to bring the teeth into proper alignment. The first thing Dr. Yoni Cohen does when you receive standard braces is to place strong dental adhesive to each of your teeth. This is necessary to allow your dentist to place an individual bracket on each tooth and then connect the top and bottom rows of brackets together with a single thin wire. You will need to return to Cohen Family Smiles approximately once a month throughout your treatment to allow our dentists to tighten your brackets and wires.

Traditional metal braces are still popular among teenagers. One reason is that people expect to see people in this age demographic with a mouthful of brackets and wires. This makes them feel less self-conscious, especially if they have friends receiving braces around the same time. It usually isnt until a young adult has settled into a career that they begin inquiring about Invisalign or clear braces to fix their smile without anyone else knowing about it.

Clear braces can make a good compromise between Invisalign and traditional metal braces. While your teenager might want to receive Invisalign treatment, standard braces are more typical. We encourage you to check with your dental insurance provider regarding you or a family member receiving braces. The insurance agent can verify coverage amounts for the different types of braces, which should make it easier for you to decide on a specific course of treatment. Although we use brackets and wires for clear braces, they match the color of your teeth to the point where people might not realize youre wearing braces at all.

Working as an orthodontist is far more involved than working as a general dentist. This is the reason orthodontists complete additional training lasting up to three years after graduating from dental school. Orthodontist also need to complete a board-certified examination before receiving a license to practice in their state. Both of our dentists have completed this training and certification. Read what some of our patients parents have to say about their experience with orthodontics at Cohen Family Smiles.

People sometimes assume that braces are only for cosmetic reasons. While that is important to a lot of patients, braces also help to improve tooth alignment as well as correct the following types of issues:

When these issues go untreated, it increases the likelihood of gum disease, tooth decay, earaches, and headaches as well as the ability to speak and chew food properly. Poorly aligned teeth can also affect self-esteem.