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Curing the Nail-Biting Habit

August 27th, 2025

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your fingers and nail beds red and swollen. But if you think that your nails are the only ones getting roughed up by nail-biting you'd be…
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Tips to Keep Braces Clean

August 20th, 2025

Orthodontic technology changes and improves all the time. Today’s braces are lighter, smaller, and more efficient than those of past years. Wires are thinner and more flexible. Even brackets come in different styles and colors. These developments are all great news for braces wearers. Unfortunately, there is one advancement we haven’t been able to offer:…
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Tooth Extraction and Braces

August 13th, 2025

Perhaps you’ve heard from parents or older relatives what braces used to be like years ago—obvious, uncomfortable, hard to clean, and with inevitable tooth extractions to start off the whole lengthy process. Today, brackets are much smaller and wires are more pliable. You can even choose ceramic brackets or clear aligners for an almost invisible…
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Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment at a Young Age

August 6th, 2025

Contrary to popular belief, orthodontic treatment is not just for older children and teens who have alignment and spacing issues. At our Park Ridge or Wilmette office, orthodontic treatment offers many benefits for children at a young age. Dr. Robert Peterson can identify your child’s alignment issues early, and provide treatment as the teeth begin…
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