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Tips for Caring for Your Braces at School

September 4th, 2019

School can present a few issues when it comes to caring for your braces and mouth, since you won't have the luxury of the time and tools you have at your disposal while you're at home. But if you head to school prepared, you shouldn't have any trouble keeping your braces and mouth in great…
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Does smoking affect oral health?

August 28th, 2019

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral health. Smoking can have serious repercussions in this regard. To give you a better idea of how smoking can affect your oral health, Dr. Robert…
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Breakfast with Braces

August 21st, 2019

Breakfast is called the most important meal of the day for many reasons. Children need to refuel after a long night’s sleep, and studies suggest that school kids who eat a good breakfast have more energy, better attendance and behavior, and even higher test scores than kids who don’t.   But sometimes, especially with new…
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When You Need Immediate Care, We are Here for You

August 14th, 2019

At Peterson Orthodontics, we know orthodontic emergencies are neither convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Robert Peterson and our team are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call our Park Ridge, IL office when you experience severe pain…
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