Your first few days with braces will feel rather odd, awkward, and even painful. The day you get your braces you will probably just feel weird, like you have something in your mouth – because you do. You are most likely to feel pain and soreness during the second and third days. After that, you…
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The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit Peterson Orthodontics for a consultation with Dr. Robert Peterson. While parents may be concerned about the efficacy of early orthodontics, research suggests that early intervention can prevent greater dental health problems later in…
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Dr. Robert Peterson and our team at Peterson Orthodontics know that for some of our patients wearing braces, it can be difficult to weave through those wires and brackets as you brush and floss during your treatment. Some of our patients use a water pick to flush out food and other particles and bacteria stuck…
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At Peterson Orthodontics, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Robert Peterson would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Park Ridge, IL area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the…
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