Meet Dr. Zito Dr. Britteny is a New Jersey native, born and raised in Wall Township/Belmar where she attended Saint Rose High School. She matriculated to Monmouth University where she graduated first in her major of Biology in 2014. She then continued her education at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where she received her …
Van Saun County Park: A wonderful place to escape to on beautiful summer days. A spot that will make you and your whole family smile. Home to the Bergen County Zoological Park. There is a bicycle trail as well. Overpeck County Park: Another scenic summertime getaway. With 811 acres to offer, there are great spots …
If you’re looking for an orthodontic treatment that is designed specifically for your teen, then look no further than treatment with Invisalign Teen in Essex County, NJ. Milestone Orthodondics is a trained provider of Invisalign Teen. But what is Invisalign Teen, and how can it help your child? Dr. Milestone and his team are here to explain …
Sleep Apnea and Snoring Sleep Apnea & Snoring Whether it’s your husband, wife, bed partner or a friend, we all know someone who snores. Snoring is not only disruptive, but more importantly can be a sign of a serious disorder called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Fortunately, the offices of Milestone Orthodontics offer several different treatment …
Starting Treatment Banding Appointment During the banding appointment, we will complete your initial diagnostic records with a digital impression using the iTero scanner, as well as take digital photos and x-rays. Dr. Milestone then carefully installs the brackets and wires, which usually takes around 30 minutes. Upon the completion of installation, all information is thoroughly …
Broken Appointments Your scheduled appointment time has been reserved specifically for you. We do request that you notify us if you need to cancel your appointment. Please call our Paramus office at 201.845.8411 or our West Orange office at 973.325.1777. This will allow us to schedule another patient in your appointment time. After missing an …
Orthodontic Appliances Removable appliances are usually used to keep your teeth in the new, correct positions after your braces have been removed. Some removable appliances are also used before orthodontic treatment to stimulate jaw growth and change your facial skeletal structure. Bionator The Bionator is a removable appliance used to help correct an “overbite” by …
Types of Braces Braces Braces have one aim: to use gentle pressure to move teeth into proper alignment. Treatment time varies depending on age, patient compliance and the severity of the condition. Generally, treatment lasts for 24 months and is facilitated by ideal patient cooperation. Types of Braces Dr. Milestone and his team are pleased …
Orthodontic Disorders Crossbite This type of problem is caused when the upper teeth do not fit and match appropriately with the lower teeth. This results in the upper teeth biting inside the lower teeth, which may negatively impact jaw and proper dental function. Openbite Proper chewing is impacted by this type of bite, in which …
Orthognathic Surgery Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth. Often, these abnormalities cause difficulty associated with chewing, talking, sleeping and other routine activities. Orthognathic surgery corrects these problems and, in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, will improve the overall appearance of the facial profile. …
