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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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Tips for Keeping Your Breath Fresh While You’re in Braces

July 30th, 2025

You’ve got a lot going on in your busy life, and whether it’s school, practice, or simply socializing, you want to put a confident face forward. And part of that confidence comes from knowing your breath is its freshest! Too often, though, this time of your life makes that goal seem difficult. Let’s look at…
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New Ligatures? Some Things to Consider When You Choose Your Hues

July 23rd, 2025

Colorful elastic ligatures (the official name for those tiny bands around your brackets) are often replaced when you come in to have your braces adjusted. Which is great! Now you have the opportunity to go with your team colors, or your school colors, or tones that work with your skin and eyes, or shades that…
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Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation

July 16th, 2025

We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Park Ridge or Wilmette office for checkups and necessary dental work. And that dental work might require an X-ray. Should the amount of radiation in an X-ray concern us? First, it is helpful to…
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