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Why Do I Need Rubber Bands?

November 27th, 2024

Getting braces is a huge step in creating the beautiful smile you want. It’s easy to see how important your wires and brackets are. Week by week, you and your family and friends can see the progress you’re making as your teeth become straighter. That makes all the careful brushing, periodic adjustments at our Park…
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Dental Adulting

November 20th, 2024

Now that you’re entering the working world, or heading off to college, or pursuing any of the many adventures awaiting you in adult life, you’re ready to take on more adult responsibilities. And one of those responsibilities is making sure you maintain your dental health.   Luckily, it’s not that hard! Successful adulting often means simply…
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Wearing Braces? Make Cavities a Remote Possibility

November 13th, 2024

Press Pause If you are getting braces in the near future, it’s very important to see your regular dentist first. That way, any cavities or other dental problems can be treated before your first orthodontic appointment at our Park Ridge or Wilmette office. Play it Safe Once you have your braces, you’ll hearing a lot…
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Make Your Braces Bands Work for You!

November 6th, 2024

Well, of course, they already are working for you—as an essential part of the alignment process. Rubber bands, also known as elastic ligatures, are used to secure the wires inside your brackets. But bands can be more than functional. Since the ligatures around each bracket are replaced when you visit our office, why not use…
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