Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful Park Ridge, IL community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white pants. About Labor Day…
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Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To safely move your teeth with braces, you're going to need healthy and stable gums (or periodontium—the tissues that support your teeth). For this reason it's…
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A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at Peterson Orthodontics is, “Dentists and orthodontists are all the same, right?” A general dentist is your primary dental care provider. Dentists diagnose, treat, and manage your overall oral…
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Kids can be picky eaters. How many times have you seen your child try to hide the peas under a mound of mashed potatoes? At Peterson Orthodontics, Dr. Robert Peterson and our team understand how hard it can be to get your child to eat the recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables. The task…
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