Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited to guide them through orthodontic treatment? Well, an orthodontist like Dr. Robert Peterson in Park Ridge or Wilmette of course! This may seem obvious, but there’s misinformation circulating with regard…
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If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your lips, tongue, and jaw, helping you avoid or minimize many of the injuries caused by collisions. But you don’t have to be part of the…
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A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Peterson Orthodontics maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Park Ridge or Wilmette office. A toothbrush is not always enough to get to the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. When food remains between your teeth,…
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From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unpleasant film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease It can cause extra problems when you wear braces And really, do we need to know much more than this to motivate us…
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