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Misconceptions About Orthodontics

March 27th, 2019

While everyone understands that a dentist takes care of teeth, not everyone is aware of what an orthodontist does. This confusion sometimes leads to misunderstandings about what Peterson Orthodontics does for our patients and how exactly Dr. Robert Peterson can help them. Let’s take a closer look at a couple of the myths and misconceptions…
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At what age should my child have an orthodontic evaluation?

March 20th, 2019

You may have noticed that kids seem to be getting braces and other orthodontic care a lot earlier these days. There was a time, only a decade or two ago, when braces were mainly seen on teenagers, but that is beginning to change. If you’re wondering when to bring your child to our Park Ridge,…
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!

March 13th, 2019

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do you go about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? It’s easy: You just put on one…
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Importance of Oral Hygiene with Braces

March 6th, 2019

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