Stay-At-Home But Keep Your Treatment Moving Forward

Okun Orthodontics remains closed, except for emergencies, until at least April 20, because of Governor Cuomo's executive order for New York State to close non-essential businesses in order to limit the spread of corona virus. We are permitted to see emergencies of pain, trauma and infection. If you are having an emergency, please take a picture of the problem, and email it with a description to Dr. Okun directly at drj@okunortho.com.  We are still returning phone messages, so please feel free to leave messages on our phone answering machine (914) 253-0722.
No one knows how long this state of emergency will last, and how long non-essential businesses need to remain closed.  Please confirm with us that your appointment is still valid before heading out to see us. Please also TAKE THIS STAY-AT- HOME EDICT SERIOUSLY. Even though there are no cases of COVID-19 in children, your children can still bring the virus home to you on their hands and clothes.  The longer that people disregard the social distancing guidelines, the longer our lifestyles and the economy will be held hostage by the spread of the virus.  Today I was speaking with a 90 year old woman who was reminiscing about the polio epidemic of her childhood (causing infantile paralysis.) She remembers the closure of swimming pools, movies, and ball games.  That epidemic came to an end, and so will this one.
Remember that we still have a portal available through our website www.okunortho.com for you to view your appointments, images, and financial information.  You can print out any information you need to submit your healthcare finances for flex plans and tax documents.
Many of you are home schooling your children.  We will be posting home schooling ideas in future posts.  As always, remember to keep your teeth and braces clean, use fluoride rinse, wear your elastics, retainers, guards, and headgears as prescribed.  This current situation may slow down the progress of your treatment because I can't see you monthly, but you can certainly keep your treatment moving forward.
Dr. Okun