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Scotia Orthodontics In the Scotia and Schenectady, NY, area, our office is the premier practice for orthodontics.

A little rain couldn’t slow down the fun tonight! 🌧️👻@​Lincoln Elementary moved Trunk-or-Treat indoors, and we had the b...
10/17/2026

A little rain couldn’t slow down the fun tonight! 🌧️👻

@​Lincoln Elementary moved Trunk-or-Treat indoors, and we had the best time hosting our table and seeing all the incredible costumes walk through. Staying dry, handing out treats, and seeing all those big smiles made it such a fantastic night! 🎃🍬✨

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Joining the bracket club—with serious style! 🦷✨​Kylie officially started Phase 1 today, following right in her brother a...
10/15/2026

Joining the bracket club—with serious style! 🦷✨

​Kylie officially started Phase 1 today, following right in her brother and sister’s footsteps.

​Though we’re not sure what’s shining brighter: the new braces, or the doctor-patient hair game happening in this photo. Iconic duo status! 👑✨

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Does your child sleep with their mouth open? 😴It’s easy to dismiss mouth breathing, restless tossing, or loud snoring as...
10/14/2026

Does your child sleep with their mouth open? 😴

It’s easy to dismiss mouth breathing, restless tossing, or loud snoring as “just a phase.” But did you know it’s often a sign of a narrow airway and jaw?

Here’s the connection: The roof of your child’s mouth is the floor of their nasal passage.

When the upper jaw develops too narrow, nasal breathing becomes difficult, and the tongue gets pushed back toward the throat—restricting their airway during sleep.

That broken sleep can lead to:
• Morning brain fog and daytime irritability
• Trouble focusing in the classroom
• Teeth grinding or bedwetting
• Chronic mouth breathing and dark under-eye circles

Why we don’t wait until age 12:

By age 10, over 80% of a child’s facial growth is already complete.

With Phase 1 Airway Orthodontics (ages 6–10), we take advantage of natural growth spurts to gently guide jaw development. Early palatal expansion creates space for incoming permanent teeth and naturally widens nasal passages—helping your child breathe easily, sleep deeply, and thrive.

Give your child the foundation for a lifetime of healthy breathing and a confident smile.

👉 Scan the QR code to schedule a Phase 1 Airway & Growth Screening today!

Paging Mini Dr. Jackie for clinical duty! 👩‍⚕️📋​Dr. Larisa had the cutest assistant by her side today to set Eliza free ...
10/13/2026

Paging Mini Dr. Jackie for clinical duty! 👩‍⚕️📋

​Dr. Larisa had the cutest assistant by her side today to set Eliza free from braces.

Huge congratulations to Eliza—your new smile looks incredible, and having Jackie chairside made the celebration twice as fun!

Eat all the treats Eliza!!
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We had some VIP helpers at the office! 🌟​Being a female entrepreneur and running a private practice means balancing coun...
10/13/2026

We had some VIP helpers at the office! 🌟

​Being a female entrepreneur and running a private practice means balancing countless roles—doctor, mentor, practice owner, and mom. Dr. Larisa makes it look effortless, but the secret is definitely the crew in her corner.

​Seeing her husband and kids step through our doors ready to support her business and celebrate her hard work is truly special.

​Drop a ❤️ in the comments to celebrate hardworking women business owners and the families who lift them up!

Dr. Larisa is feeling all the love today! 🥹💐✨​A huge, heartfelt thank-you to our incredible patients and office family f...
10/12/2026

Dr. Larisa is feeling all the love today! 🥹💐✨

​A huge, heartfelt thank-you to our incredible patients and office family for completely spoiling Dr. Larisa for her birthday. From the sweet treats and thoughtful gifts to all the warm wishes in the chair, you all truly know how to make someone feel special.

We have the absolute best patients and staff in the world. 💖🎂

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10/12/2026

It’s Dr. Larisa’s birthday! 🥳🎉

To the best boss, mentor, and smile-maker around: thank you for keeping our days bright, laughing through the busy clinic schedules with us, and always inspiring us to bring our best. We’re so lucky to have you steering the ship!

We promise to only make you work a little bit today between birthday treats. 🧁✨

Everyone join the team in wishing Dr. Larisa the happiest birthday! 🎈

One goes debond, one gets bonded! 🔁😁​Talk about sibling efficiency! This was a big milestone day for the Valente crew: L...
10/07/2026

One goes debond, one gets bonded! 🔁😁

​Talk about sibling efficiency! This was a big milestone day for the Valente crew: Laura said goodbye to her braces to reveal her incredible finished smile, while her brother officially joined the braces club.

​Laura, enjoy all the sticky, crunchy snacks! Brother, you’ve got this—just follow your sister’s lead! 🙌💙

​Show the Valente siblings some love below! ⬇️

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Big smile era: officially unlocked! 🔓✨​Huge shoutout to Kylee for starting her clear aligner journey today! No brackets,...
10/06/2026

Big smile era: officially unlocked! 🔓✨
​Huge shoutout to Kylee for starting her clear aligner journey today! No brackets, no food restrictions—just steady progress toward her dream smile.

​Keep an eye out for this transformation coming soon. Drop some love and cheer on Kylee in the comments! 👏💙

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Another smile milestone in the books for this family! 📸✨​It wasn’t that long ago we were celebrating her brother’s debon...
10/05/2026

Another smile milestone in the books for this family! 📸✨

​It wasn’t that long ago we were celebrating her brother’s debond day, and now Tatum takes the spotlight. Braces are officially off, and she is rocking that new smile!

​Congratulations, Tatum! 🥳👏

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207 Mohawk Avenue Suite 1A
Scotia, NY
12302

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