Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, too. Teeth Are Designed for Efficient EatingBecause humans are omnivores, we can eat both meat and plants. That’s why our teeth have different shapes—they’re meant to help…
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Just like that, it’s Spring, and the world looks brighter! The skies are sunnier. Daylight in Park Ridge or Wilmette lasts longer. And your smile can be brighter, too—with a little bit of spring cleaning.After all, sometimes dental habits become so automatic that we don’t pay them as much attention as we should. Without careful…
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Your smile is just about perfect. There’s just that one tooth that’s out of place. So, do you really need to see an orthodontist? Absolutely! Why? There are several good reasons. First, let’s check to make sure there is no physical problem causing that turned tooth. A crooked tooth might result from an early oral…
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By now, you’re very familiar with the basic building blocks of your braces. Brackets, wires, and ligatures are no mystery to you. But suddenly, you’re hearing a brand new term—“power chains.” What exactly are these power chains, and why does your orthodontist think you need them? Let’s see how power chains are *linked* to your…
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