New York orthodontist turns office into ‘Toy Story' experience for Halloween

To Invisalign and beyond! Buzz Lightyear has transformed from space ranger to orthodontist. And Dr. Scott Mateer has traded in his scrubs for the iconic white, neon and purple Pulsar-400 Enviro-Suit and Battle Armor. “It does have a jet pack, too,” he said while dressed in a custom-made, foam Buzz costume. “I just can t get around the office with it on my back.” Mateer Orthodontics in Commack, New York became a “Toy Story” set for Halloween week, with the staff continuing its annual tradition of an elaborately themed office takeover. Patients who arrived entered, not into the waiting room, but a recreation of Andy’s bedroom featuring the same wallpaper, bedding, posters and, of course, toys. Woody and Jessie were taking phone calls and on their computers at the front desk. A three-eyed alien that escaped the claw machine was roaming the hallways. And Buzz Lightyear was treating patients in the dental chair while wearing arm guards, chest plates and space boots.