
Dr. Elena-Lee Ritoli
Jan 61 min read
New Year, New Smile
Here’s to new Beginnings and a year full of reasons to Smile! Facts: Teeth shift as we age:    Shifting teeth change speech patterns  ...

Dr. Elena-Lee Ritoli
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Night Time for a Lifetime!
Retention:Â Why and How Long? Facts: Teeth can move after completing orthodontic treatment Retention is just as important as the Active...

Dr. Elena-Lee Ritoli
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Palatal Expansion
Facts: First case of palatal expansion was in 1860! An orthoPEDIC (not orthoDONTIC) movement - it permanently changes the shape of the...

Dr. Elena-Lee Ritoli
Jul 18, 20241 min read
Why Every Athlete Needs A Mouthguard: Insights for Fall Sports Parents
Facts: 75% of all Facial Injuries occurred among athletes who did not wear a mouthguard. Not just the obvious contact sports have high...